Ever feel like you’re racing against the clock or cruising at your own pace? Take this quick seven-question quiz to discover which time management strategy fits you best.
At the start of your day you…
Write a detailed to-do list with every task laid out.
Block out 25-minute work intervals and five-minute breaks.
Identify your top three must-do items.
See how you feel and dive into whatever seems most pressing.
When a new task lands on your desk you…
Add it to your master list and slot it in.
Fit it into your next work sprint if it makes sense.
Assess its impact and schedule it accordingly.
Jump in right away if you’re in the zone or bookmark it for later.
Facing a large project you…
Break it down into smaller checklist items.
Set a timer for focused work blocks until it’s done.
Pinpoint the most critical components and start there.
Dive in wherever you feel inspired and adjust as you go.
How do you handle deadlines?
Schedule every step so nothing sneaks up on you.
Work in bursts with mini-deadlines for each interval.
Tackle the highest priority tasks early to avoid last-minute rushes.
Push hard when needed and slow down if you hit a roadblock.
Your productivity peaks when…
You can cross off items one after another.
You’re in a focused 25-minute sprint.
You’re working on a high-value task.
You follow your natural energy ebb and flow.
When you finish a task you…
Tick it off and feel a sense of completion.
Take a short break before the next sprint.
Review your remaining priorities and adjust.
See what else catches your eye and go for that.
At the end of the day you…
Review your list to see what’s left for tomorrow.
Celebrate the number of completed work intervals.
Check that you’ve tackled your highest impact items.
Reflect on how you adapted and what you learned.
List Maker
You thrive on to-do lists and the satisfaction of checking off tasks. Organization and clear steps are your keys to productivity.
Pomodoro Pro
You work in focused intervals with built-in breaks to recharge. Structured sprints keep you on track and prevent burnout.
Prioritization Perfectionist
You rank every task by importance and urgency. You tackle high-impact work first and avoid low-value distractions.
Flow Master
You adapt on the fly, shifting as new priorities emerge. Flexibility and momentum matter more than rigid schedules.
