Are you addicted to work?

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Quiz Questions

1.
You’ve signed off for a two-week vacation. You know you shouldn’t be working at all, but you can’t resist using that break and quiet time to...
- A.
  Tackle lingering work tasks and projects that constantly get pushed to “tomorrow’s” list – this is an unmissable opportunity to catch up.
- B.
  Brainstorm a list of all the new projects and ideas you want to pursue once you’re back at work.
- C.
  Completely unplug, rest, and recharge. You work hard, and you’re more than deserving of some time off.
- D.
  Totally unplug and veg out for the first week before getting itchy thinking about all of the work you need to do when you return. At that point, you can’t resist pulling some late nights – even though you’re technically still on vacation.
- E.
  Continue to rework and refine a complex project that's been haunting you. It’s not quite perfect yet, and you’re convinced some dedicated time and brain space will get it there.
2.
You've just been assigned a challenging project and the deadline is set for two weeks from now. What do you do next?
- A.
  Nothin’. Two weeks? That’s still ages away. Tight deadlines are motivating, and you’ll get to that project soon.
- B.
  Create a plan and timeline that will help you conquer the assignment strategically, without burning yourself out.
- C.
  Start the project right away, then continue to perfect and obsess about every last detail over the next two weeks – and maybe even beyond the final deadline.
- D.
  Make a bit of progress on the assignment before getting distracted by a new, even more exciting initiative that was just discussed in a team meeting.
- E.
  Look at your calendar and realize that, with your current workload, taking on this project means you’re way overextended – but it’s nothing you haven’t dealt with before. You’ll just sign on early, stay late, and work over weekends to make sure you get it all done.
3.
Which word do you most associate with your standard approach to work?
- A.
  Perfectionism
- B.
  Initiation
- C.
  All-consuming
- D.
  Procrastination
- E.
  Balance
4.
You take a look at your to-do list and realize you’re way overextended. What do you do next?
- A.
  Approach your manager to share that you’re overwhelmed and work together to reprioritize your workload – and maybe offload some tasks.
- B.
  Buckle down and start working. You got yourself into this situation, and it’s your job to crank your way through it.
- C.
  Feel overwhelmed for a minute. But when you hear about another brand new project that another team needs help with, you still can’t help but to chip in.
- D.
  Figure you need to crack down and get started with one task. Before you know it, you’ve spent way too long on that single to-do – and now you’re even more behind.
- E.
  Feel so paralyzed by your workload that you decide to avoid it altogether. It’ll still be there tomorrow, right?
5.
Your favorite type of work task is one that...
- A.
  Gives you plenty of time to refine and polish.
- B.
  Has a super tight deadline. Nothing motivates you more than that.
- C.
  Is finished. Now you can enjoy your free time.
- D.
  Is brand new, exciting, and maybe even feels a little daunting.
- E.
  Favorite? You don’t play favorites. You feel fulfilled by any and all work.
6.
When it comes to managing your workload, you’re usually…
- A.
  Drawn to fresh and exciting tasks, even if there are others that are technically more important.
- B.
  Convinced that you’ve never quite reached the limit of what you can accomplish. You can always find room to take on more.
- C.
  Notorious for underestimating how long a task will take you.
- D.
  Pretty skilled at knowing how much you can realistically fit into your allotted work time.
- E.
  Focused on deadlines – and only deadlines – when it comes to figuring out priorities.
7.
Your favorite type of person to work with is someone who…
- A.
  Is committed to polishing every last detail to perfection.
- B.
  Loves brainstorming new projects and big-picture ideas.
- C.
  Will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
- D.
  Can work in fast-paced and super-focused sprints, with big breaks in between.
- E.
  Works hard, but also knows when it’s time to take a step back and recharge.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You're not a workaholic.
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You’ve mastered the delicate balance! You’re passionate about your work, are a reliable team member, and are fully committed to getting things done right. But, you’re also not one to let your to-do list take over your life.You have the right boundaries in place and know how to engage with your tasks and projects in a productive, but still healthy, way. You recognize that your work is what you do, but it’s certainly not who you are – and you make a conscious effort to prioritize and treat it accordingly.Unfortunately, not everybody can walk this fine line as well as you, which means you might have to work side-by-side with some workaholics.
2.
You're a relentless workaholic.
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Hungry. Tireless. Perfectionist. Determined. Unstoppable. Sound like someone you know?According to Dr. Bryan E. Robinson, the writer and psychotherapist who pioneered these work addiction models, you’re a workaholic in the purest sense of the word. You work tirelessly to not only start projects, but get them over the finish line.You’re more than willing to sacrifice leisure and your personal commitments in order to see your work tasks through to the end. And if you get something done early? That’s more time you can use for, well, even more work. Read more for tips on how to break your work addiction.
3.
You're a bulimic workaholic.
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Your typical approach to work looks like a constant cycle of binges and purges. You’ll maintain a lackadaisical attitude and procrastinate a task or project until the deadline is barreling at you like a speeding train. At that point, you’ll work frantically at a breakneck pace in order to get the job done.As Dr. Bryan E. Robinson, the writer and psychotherapist who pioneered these work addiction models, explains, someone who caught you in a “down time” and a period of procrastination might never even know that you’re a workaholic – in fact, you might appear to actively avoid your work. But when you realize you’ve overcommitted and it’s time to put your foot on the gas? You rely on adrenaline (and maybe a bit of coffee) to push you through late nights, early mornings, and whatever else it takes to power through your daunting workload. Nothin’ else matters.Read on for tips on how to break the cycle.
4.
You're an attention-deficit workaholic.
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill you get from starting something new, and that’s at the root of your type of workaholism. As Dr. Bryan E. Robinson, the writer and psychotherapist who pioneered these work addiction models, explains, you seek adrenaline and constant stimulation.That means you frequently pile your plate full of all sorts of fresh projects and big-picture ideas that seem exciting at the moment. But when it comes time to manage the details and follow through? You find yourself falling short – and you're left with tons of half-baked tasks and ideas on your plate.Your desire to jump impulsively into things makes you great to have in brainstorming sessions, but it also means you often create even more work for yourself when you need to backtrack and clean up your uncompleted projects. Continue below for tips on how to conquer work addiction.
5.
You're a savoring workaholic.
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Sure, you’re a workaholic in that you spend a lot of time working. But here’s the kicker: You don’t actually get a lot done. Instead, you’ll continue to obsess over a single task or project. You’ll revisit, refine, and overanalyze, terrified that it’s not quite perfect or finished yet.As a result, Dr. Bryan E. Robinson, the writer and psychotherapist who pioneered these work addiction models, says you have a difficult time ever closing out a project or calling it complete, despite the fact that your colleagues might have been ready to move on for ages.Your tendency to nitpick and get lost in the details can be frustrating for the other people you work with, especially the ones who are ready for the next thing. But you? The words “good enough” aren’t in your vocabulary. You’ll continue to work and rework a project – it’s never quite finished. Read more below for tips on conquering work addiction.