How Well Do
You Plan?
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DIRECTIONS: FOR EACH QUESTION, CIRCLE THE NUMBER THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU.
Never |
Seldom |
Sometimes |
Often |
Always |
|
How often do you plan in an effort to keep life from running out of control? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Do you put daily plans on paper? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Do you allow flexibility in your plans? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
How often do you ac-complish all you plan for a given day? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
How often do you plan time for what matters most to you? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
How often is your daily plan de-stroyed by urgent in- terruptions? |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
SEE OTHER SIDE FOR SCORING AND INTERPRETATION
SCORING: Add the numbers next to your answers.
INTERPRETATION:
6-10: Terrible Planner.
You
should consider using new tools and processes to help you plan effectively.
A
great first step would be to take a time management course.
11-15: Below average.
You
may already have a planning system, but using it more effectively will help to
reduce
the stress and lack of control you feel in your life.
16-20: Average planner.
Your
planning system is working, but you can do better. You may need help focusing
on priorities, dealing with urgent interruptions or writing your daily plan.
21-25: Above-average.
Your
planning system is working well. Keep
up the good work,
with periodic reviews to be sure you’re planning around what
matters most in your life.
26-30: Excellent planner
You
have mastered planning and should experience the serenity that comes from
being in charge.
Now you need to make sure that you are in charge of your plan and it is not
controling you.
How did you do?