What's Your Organizing Style?
Before you, or anyone can get organized, you need to figure out what your definition of "organized" actually is. If you don't have a clear goal, there's just no way you're going to achieve it except by some freak accident, right? The questions below will help you figure out your style so that you know exactly what it is you're working toward. Then you can go ahead and achieve it, on your own, or with help.
This quiz is also based on the theory that everyone is an organizer. Knowing your organizing style can help you use your strengths to Read morecompensate for your weaknesses. Find out more about how to do this at the end of the quiz.
Instructions: For each question, pick the answer that feels the most true. If you get to the end of the quiz and truly feel that your results do not describe you, please email Madelyn@idealspaceconsulting. Com. If you feel your results describe you perfectly and you want to know what to do about it, email Madelyn@idealspaceconsulting. Com or check out www. Idealspaceconsulting. Com.
- 1.
The way I feel about my life/work currently is…
- A.
I'm overwhelmed
- B.
It would be great if I could just get everything "streamlined"
- C.
There is plenty of room for improvement
- D.
I’m actually pretty organized, it’s just that I’ve fallen behind/can’t keep up
- E.
Things are out of control
- F.
I'm doing my best to keep things simple
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- 2.
I use _____ of my possessions on a regular basis.
- A.
75-100%
- B.
50-75%
- C.
25-50%
- D.
25% or less
- E.
...it depends on your definition of "use"
- F.
...it depends on your definition of "a regular basis"
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- 3.
I know where something is by…
- A.
Remembering where I put it, usually
- B.
Searching until I find it
- C.
Asking someone else for help (or just buying a new one)
- D.
Using a complex system
- E.
I just know
- F.
Luck
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- 4.
When other people come over…
- A.
I definitely have to clean up first for practical reasons
- B.
I feel nervous or anxious
- C.
I have to clean up first to make a good impression
- D.
I am proud of my stuff
- E.
They enjoy great hospitality
- F.
I make sure my space is neat and clear
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- 5.
When I see pictures of amazing spaces I am most likely to feel…
- A.
Inspired; I get ideas
- B.
Annoyed by how unrealistic they are
- C.
Jealous and/or dissatisfied with my life
- D.
Frustrated by my own lack of space
- E.
Frustrated with myself
- F.
Motivated
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- 6.
Select the most accurate statement:
- A.
I only keep what I need or love, and nothing more
- B.
I save everything, just in case
- C.
I keep more than I need; I get pretty attached to my stuff
- D.
I like to surround myself w/ interesting/beautiful/inspiring/nostalgic things
- E.
I save resources or records for future reference
- F.
I save supplies, resources, and inspiration for projects
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- 7.
I put things away…
- A.
Wherever they will fit
- B.
Occasionally, when stuff starts to pile up
- C.
Regularly; it’s an important part of my routine
- D.
Um, I wouldn’t know where to start
- E.
Never. Other people do this for me
- F.
All the time, sometimes compulsively
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- 8.
I most prefer my space to be…
- A.
Cozy
- B.
Spacious
- C.
Beautiful
- D.
Functional
- E.
Comfortable and inviting
- F.
Perfect
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- 9.
Select the statement that best describes your values:
- A.
I like when everything is “under control"
- B.
I love taking care of other people
- C.
My memories are precious to me
- D.
I enjoy my focused, fast-paced life
- E.
I like having the freedom to act on inspiration
- F.
Simplicity is very important to me
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- 10.
Chaos and disorganization in my life comes from…
- A.
Systems that don't work well enough
- B.
People I live or work with
- C.
My own habits
- D.
Being super busy
- E.
Having too much stuff
- F.
Not having enough space
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