How Do You Do Busy?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When you feel out of control, do you tell all who will listen how busy you are?

  • A.
    Yes, I must admit I do tell people I am busy all the time.
  • B.
    It depends how I am feeling but when people ask me I generally respond with busy.
  • C.
    No, I prefer to internalize it.
• 2.
  Are you afraid of saying ‘no’ for fear of disappointing people?

  • A.
    Yes, I find it really hard to say no.
  • B.
    Yes because I’m worried it will turn into a confrontation and I run a mile to avoid conflict.
  • C.
    No, I’m pretty good at saying the word no.
• 3.
  Do you think it’s quicker and easier to do tasks yourself rather than training others to do it regardless of how busy you are?

  • A.
    Yes, it saves energy and time.
  • B.
    It depends on the task and who I would be delegating to.
  • C.
    No – I’m happy to handball!
• 4.
  Do you often complain about how much you have to do and how little time you have?

  • A.
    If I have to be honest, yes I do this all the time!
  • B.
    Sometimes, it depends on how much I have to do.
  • C.
    I don’t complain but it’s just a fact of how my life seems to be.
• 5.
  Do you have a tendency to say ‘yes’ to everything that is asked of you even if it means sacrificing your plans?

  • A.
    Yes – I love to help others.
  • B.
    No, I’m clear on my boundaries and will say no when what is asked conflict with them.
  • C.
    Yes, because if I say no I know I’ll feel really guilty and potentially upset the person asking me for help.
• 6.
  Are you as self confessed perfectionist?

  • A.
    Yes, if I have to admit it, I am!
  • B.
    Others have spoken about me in this way, yes.
  • C.
    No, progress is better than perfect.
• 7.
  Do you tend to encourage those you work with to do things your way?

  • A.
    Yes! After all my way is tried, tested and works!
  • B.
    Yes, if the people I am working with are less experienced than me.
  • C.
    No, I will generally let people do their thing as long as it is in line with expectations!
• 8.
  When you feel overwhelmed do you feel guilty and almost selfish for putting up your hand and asking for help?

  • A.
    Yes because I know how busy other people are.
  • B.
    I’m the one that likes to help, I don’t like to impose myself on others.
  • C.
    Not really, I’m ok to ask for help.
• 9.
  When you feel like you’re too busy, do you get emotional (angry, upset, frustrated) and verbalize it to those around you?

  • A.
    Yes, I get quite emotional and everyone around me will know that I’m feeling overwhelmed.
  • B.
    I might not verbalize it but I’ll stomp around and huff and puff a little! People will often ask me if I am ok.
  • C.
    Yes – all of the above when the busy bug bites hard
• 10.
  Are you afraid of delegating tasks, even when you’re super busy, because you don’t think others will get it done to your standard or within the required timeframe?

  • A.
    Yes – No-one can do the work better or quicker than I can.
  • B.
    Sometimes – It depends on what I am doing and who is around to help.
  • C.
    No – I am more than happy to delegate what I can.
• 11.
  Do you worry about what other people think of you so you do things in an effort to get people to like you?

  • A.
    I’ll often apologize for things that aren’t really my fault just to keep the peace.
  • B.
    I’d rather agree with people’s opinions even if I don’t agree so they think I’m on their side.
  • C.
    No, I am comfortable with not being liked.
• 12.
  Do you get moody or grumpy when you feel like you’re really busy?

  • A.
    Yes, I can get quite short with my responses and I will ensure that people know that I am under pressure.
  • B.
    Not that I am aware of, I’m good at regulating my behaviour when under pressure.
  • C.
    Yes, my tolerance is low and when people ask me questions or delegate more work to me I feel like I want to explode!

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You are a Dramatic!

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• 2.
  ​You are a People Pleaser!

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• 3.
  You are a Control Freak!

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