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My Life Portfolio Assessment

Take this short assessment to identify the areas where you can bring about the most powerful improvements to your career and personal life.

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1. Which statement best describes your current view of your career?

A. I am clear about my long-term career goals and how my current job can take me closer to it.

B. Sometimes I am clear about why I have chosen this career but at other times I am not sure why I have chosen it.

C. I feel that I have lost sight of why I chose this job and what role it plays in my career.


2. Which statement most closely describes how you currently dedicate time to your work?

A. I am able to maintain steady working hours in general, although there maybe some crunch times before deadlines.

B. Sometimes I work longer hours when I feel like it and other times I put in less hours.

C. I find myself spending more and more time working.


3. Which statement best describes your current relationships with your family and friends?

A.I always write down my family’s important events on my calendar so I won’t miss them.

B. I go to some family events and I miss some. It all depends on what my work schedule is like.

C. I have missed many important family events because of work responsibilities.


4. Which statement most closely describes your current relationship with yourself?

A. I do something for myself everyday.

B. I don’t give this much thought. If I have time, I do something for myself. If not, then I’ll finish what I have to do first.

C. Work comes first, then my family and friends, then time for myself.


5. Which statement most closely describes your current commitment to your health?

A. I look after my health through regular exercise and a healthy diet.

B. I exercise on and off. I try to eat healthy but I skip meals when I’m really busy.

C. I rarely have time to exercise and if I do, I’d be too tired. I eat just about anything as long as it is quick.


6. Which statement best represents your current approach to your financial health?

A. I have mapped-out long-term financial planning to protect myself and my family from the possible fallout of economic downswings.

B. I have made some financial plans here and there but nothing comprehensive.

C. I don’t have the time to really think and plan for my own finances.


7. Which statement most closely describes your current mindset about fun and relaxation?

A. I always set aside time for fun and I always take my annual vacation. I don’t carry work with me via my computer or in my head while on vacation.

B. I have my days off and my days for fun, but sometimes I can’t keep my mind off my unfinished work.

C. I can’t remember the last time I was able to find the time to do something just for fun.


8. Which statement best describes your current experience with time?

A. I am busy but I can almost always make the time to do what I want.

B. There are times when I can find time to do things I want and other times, I feel I have a never-ending to-do list.

C. I never have enough time to finish what I need to do.


9. Which statement most closely represents your current state of mind?

A. I am able to remain calm and unfazed when I’m faced with unpleasant surprises.

B. Some days, I feel like things are spinning out of my control, but other days I feel fine.

C. I feel overwhelmed and out of control both at work and at home.


10. Which statement best describes your current attitude towards your work?

A. I look forward to work everyday.

B. I mostly enjoy my work but there are times when I’d much rather skip work.

C. I can’t even remember the last time I was enthusiastic about my job.