What's Your Organizing Style?

1. The way I feel about my life/work currently is…

I'm overwhelmed

It would be great if I could just get everything "streamlined"

There is plenty of room for improvement

I’m actually pretty organized, it’s just that I’ve fallen behind/can’t keep up

Things are out of control

I'm doing my best to keep things simple

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 you... see morestyle 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 compensate 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.
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4. When other people come over…

I definitely have to clean up first for practical reasons

I feel nervous or anxious

I have to clean up first to make a good impression

I am proud of my stuff

They enjoy great hospitality

I make sure my space is neat and clear

5. When I see pictures of amazing spaces I am most likely to feel…

Inspired; I get ideas

Annoyed by how unrealistic they are

Jealous and/or dissatisfied with my life

Frustrated by my own lack of space

Frustrated with myself

Motivated

6. Select the most accurate statement:

I only keep what I need or love, and nothing more

I save everything, just in case

I keep more than I need; I get pretty attached to my stuff

I like to surround myself w/ interesting/beautiful/inspiring/nostalgic things

I save resources or records for future reference

I save supplies, resources, and inspiration for projects

7. I put things away…

Wherever they will fit

Occasionally, when stuff starts to pile up

Regularly; it’s an important part of my routine

Um, I wouldn’t know where to start

Never. Other people do this for me

All the time, sometimes compulsively

9. Select the statement that best describes your values:

I like when everything is “under control"

I love taking care of other people

My memories are precious to me

I enjoy my focused, fast-paced life

I like having the freedom to act on inspiration

Simplicity is very important to me