What's your time-management personality as an accountant?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When I have a task,

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  • A.
    I add the task to my to-do list
  • B.
    I do other things while completing the task
  • C.
    I ask co-workers if they need help with their tasks
  • D.
    I consider what I should be learning from the task
• 2.
  When I receive a new assignment,

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  • A.
    I immediately identify all the tasks involved in completing the assignment and plan my time accordingly
  • B.
    I switch between working on the new assignment and my other projects and assignments
  • C.
    I ask my co-workers if they need any help with their tasks
  • D.
    I consider what I should be learning from the assignment
• 3.
  When planning or working on projects,

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  • A.
    I prefer working on one project at a time
  • B.
    I often underestimate how long it takes to complete the project
  • C.
    I try to plan for the project, but sometimes I fall behind because someone needs my help with something else
  • D.
    I see the whole picture and the small parts, so I break down large projects into individual tasks according to their priorities
• 4.
  When I am late or in a rush,

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    I am stressed. I don’t like it when I’m late or if other people are late
  • B.
    I feel OK. I usually wait until the last minute to get things done anyway
  • C.
    I feel bad, but I’m usually late because I was doing something for my family or friends
  • D.
    I am extremely stressed, especially if I’m late on a deadline that is imposed upon me by someone else
• 5.
  When there is a social event,

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  • A.
    I’m usually one of the first people to arrive
  • B.
    I’m usually running late because I was doing something else or lost track of time
  • C.
    I’m usually there before the event starts because I’m helping to set it up
  • D.
    I’m there before the event starts because I’m usually in charge of the event. If I’m not in charge, then I typically show up on time

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your personality is... Early Bird

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  Early birds like to focus on one task at a time.They excel at identifying all of the tasks necessary to complete a project, and they are great at scheduling reasonable time for completing each task.They are usually among the first people to arrive for work or social events, and they become stressed when they are late for an event or late on an assignment.Quick tips: Early birds should identify when they are the most alert during the day and complete their tasks at that time, thereby creating an optimal “Focus time” for themselves and their work.They should also learn to integrate flexibility and “Overflow time” (i.e., time at the end of the day) into their time management strategies to accommodate any unexpected surprises.Most important thing: You need to be aware that what derails an Early Bird's time management skills the most is stress and overwhelm. You need to learn the skill of managing your mind so that you can better manage your time.Bonus: Make sure you check your email for "The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide for Accountants"Wait a Sec – Let Me Introduce MyselfHey there, I’m Dawn Goldberg, CPA 👋 I’m a Professional Certified Coach for Accountants and I specialize in time management for accountants. I show my clients how to get back 5 hours a week, minimum!How?By helping them get a handle on what wastes time and teaching them how to create more time.More than anything, I want you to be able to better manage your time, get more done in less time, and be able to create more time for the things and the people you love. 🙌✨Extra Resources For Accountants? Read On...1) Take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE to find out if and how you might be underutilizing your accountant brain (hint: if you struggle with time management, you're underutilizing your accountant brain).2) Check out my book, The Smarter Accountant, HERE.3) Book a free consultation with me. Let's get on a 30-minute call and discuss your biggest struggles with time management as an accountant. I'll pinpoint your next best steps and show you how to get back 5 hours this week. P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox with "The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide for Accountants" and More Tips For Early Birds!
• 2.
  Your personality is... Multi-tasker

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  Multitaskers get a lot done, but they may have trouble getting everything done on time and may experience additional stress.Meeting deadlines can be difficult, so they need to create better time boundaries and understand how to make decisions ahead of time. They need to learn how to control the urge to do many things at the expense of the most important thing, allowing them to meet deadlines more efficiently. Quick tip: They may consider trying the Decision Matrix to help them prioritize their tasks. This makes prioritizing accounting work much easier and more manageable.They also need to understand that Neuroscience research shows that when we try to do two complex tasks at the same time, our brain doesn't actually multitask. Instead, it rapidly switches back and forth between the two tasks. Even though we feel like we're handling both tasks like a pro, we're actually using up valuable working memory resources.Most important thing: You need to be aware that what derails a Multitasker's time management skills the most is stress and overwhelm. You need to learn the skill of managing your mind so that you can better manage your time.Bonus: Make sure you check your email for "The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide for Accountants"Wait a Sec – Let Me Introduce MyselfHey there, I’m Dawn Goldberg, CPA 👋 I’m a Professional Certified Coach for Accountants and I specialize in time management for accountants. I show my clients how to get back 5 hours a week, minimum!How?By helping them get a handle on what wastes time and teaching them how to create more time.More than anything, I want you to be able to better manage your time, get more done in less time, and be able to create more time for the things and the people you love. 🙌✨Extra Resources For Accountants? Read On...1) Take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE to find out if and how you might be underutilizing your accountant brain (hint: if you struggle with time management, you're underutilizing your accountant brain).2) Check out my book, The Smarter Accountant, HERE.3) Book a free consultation with me. Let's get on a 30-minute call and discuss your biggest struggles with time management as an accountant. I'll pinpoint your next best steps and show you how to get back 5 hours this week. P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox with "The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide For Accountants" and More Tips For Multi-taskers!
• 3.
  Your personality is... Helper

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  Helpers are dependable and loyal.They have a difficult time saying “no” to anyone who asks for help.Their kindness and empathy are admirable, but sometimes putting others’ needs in front of their own can backfire and put them behind in their tasks and responsibilities.Quick Tip: Helpers should consider using block scheduling (that is, setting aside a specific chunk of time each week or each day) as a time-management tool to ensure that they give themselves enough time to complete their own work.They should also learn the vital skill of managing their mind so that people-pleasing doesn't get in the way of their time management efforts.Most important thing: You need to be aware that what derails a Helper's time management skills the most is stress and overwhelm. You need to learn the skill of managing your mind so that you can better manage your time.Bonus: Make sure you check your email for "The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide for Accountants"Wait a Sec – Let Me Introduce MyselfHey there, I’m Dawn Goldberg, CPA 👋 I’m a Professional Certified Coach for Accountants and I specialize in time management for accountants. I show my clients how to get back 5 hours a week, minimum!How?By helping them get a handle on what wastes time and teaching them how to create more time.More than anything, I want you to be able to better manage your time, get more done in less time, and be able to create more time for the things and the people you love. 🙌✨Extra Resources For Accountants? Read On...1) Take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE to find out if and how you might be underutilizing your accountant brain (hint: if you struggle with time management, you're underutilizing your accountant brain).2) Check out my book, The Smarter Accountant, HERE.3) Book a free consultation with me. Let's get on a 30-minute call and discuss your biggest struggles with time management as an accountant. I'll pinpoint your next best steps and show you how to get back 5 hours this week. P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox with "The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide For Accountants" and More Tips For Helpers!
• 4.
  Your personality is... Deliberator

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  Deliberators excel at breaking down large projects into individual tasks.They can see the big picture as well as all of the small parts that need to be addressed to make that big picture happen.They are doers and they enjoy making lists, checking off tasks one by one. However, sometimes Deliberators are so focused on completing tasks that they forget to pause and rest.Quick tip: Breaks are integral to efficiency and to avoiding burnout, so Deliberators should incorporate the use of breaks into their schedules as one of their time management techniques.They should also understand that to-do lists are actually not as effective as they might think because of one very important fact - the human brain gets easily overwhelmed with lists.Most important thing: You need to be aware that what derails a Deliberator's time management skills the most is stress and overwhelm. You need to learn the skill of managing your mind so that you can better manage your time.Bonus: Make sure you check your email for "The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide for Accountants"Wait a Sec – Let Me Introduce MyselfHey there, I’m Dawn Goldberg, CPA 👋 I’m a Professional Certified Coach for Accountants and I specialize in time management for accountants. I show my clients how to get back 5 hours a week, minimum!How?By helping them get a handle on what wastes time and teaching them how to create more time.More than anything, I want you to be able to better manage your time, get more done in less time, and be able to create more time for the things and the people you love. 🙌✨Extra Resources For Accountants? Read On...1) Take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE to find out if and how you might be underutilizing your accountant brain (hint: if you struggle with time management, you're underutilizing your accountant brain).2) Check out my book, The Smarter Accountant, HERE.3) Book a free consultation with me. Let's get on a 30-minute call and discuss your biggest struggles with time management as an accountant. I'll pinpoint your next best steps and show you how to get back 5 hours this week. P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox with "The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide For Accountants" and More Tips For Deliberators!