Let’s Determine Your Brain Type

Let’s Determine Your Brain Type

Instructions: Take a deep breath and then read each question. Select the statement that most closely correlates with how you might approach the stated situation and circle the corresponding letter. Go with your first instinct, no need to give it too much thought. There might be multiple statements that ring true for you; however, choose one that might be stronger. If the situation does not apply to you, imagine how you might respond if it did. Although the results may not be statistically significant, they will provide insight into your dominant brain type. Once you have finished, review the totals for each letter.
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First, let's get some background information about you. When is your peak productivity time? Are you a:

Morning PersonMid-day Go-GetterEvening EnthusiastNight OwlOther
How would you describe your productivity pacing style?

Sprinter (just get it done)Pacer (pace yourself step by step)Long Hauler (take your time, it'll get done eventually)Procrastinator (someday, some way)Other
What are your motivation drivers?

UrgencyMeeting deadlinesOthers' expectationsInner driveCreativityAestheticsFunAccessibilityCollaborationMix of the aboveOther
What's your current level of organizing detail?

Specific sorting, labeling, filingLoose categorizing and filingAny container will doPilesOther
Now let's move onto your dominant brain type.
1. The telephone rings and you notice on your caller ID that it is one of your closest friends, however you are in the middle of a project and the deadline is looming.*

A. Work can wait. You have been itching to talk to this friend even though you know this conversation could take hours.B. You have set aside time during your day for calls. Your friend will have to wait.C. Nothing is happening until this project is done.D. You put the phone on speaker and multi-task.
2. Your friends would describe you as:*

A. Caring, friendly, compassionateB. Organized, orderly and dependableC. Goal-driven, determined, and tenaciousD. Creative, inventive, clever
3. You leave in a few days for that long- awaited vacation:*

A. You make a point to save room in the suitcase for souvenir gifts for friends and loved ones.B. Each day you gather a few things from your checklist to set aside to avoid the last minute rush and forgetting anything important.C. Your loved one or assistant always packs for you and knows exactly what you will need.D. Grab a few things, throw them in and if you forget anything, there will be stores at your destination. Why worry?
4. As for that vacation:*

A. You look forward with anticipation to meeting up with a great group of friends who are meeting you there for lots of relaxation and making up for lost time.B. Your itinerary is relatively planned out for most of the trip.C. You have left it up to the tour group to guide you through the vacation you have been so looking forward to.D. Your destination and hotel have been decided but beyond that you will explore whatever interests you or you may just sit on the beach and paint the seascape or jot notes in your journal.
5. Holiday season is nearing:*

A. You decide to splurge this year on all those extra special people who make your job and life so much easier.B. Your list is in hand, heading to the mall to see how many gifts you can purchase and wrap before the day arrives.C. No worries someone's got your back taking tasks off your plate.D. You've been too busy to notice the date. Like most years you will be dashing out the night before.
6. We are about to begin your organizing project, the music to get us energized is:*

A. Mystical, ethereal and full of spiritual energy.B. Some good old rock and roll or other energetic music.C. No music. You prefer to focus without any distractions, but perhaps a sonata, Beethoven or Bach composition during a break to reduce any stress.D. John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Erroll Garner, Louis Armstrong and a selection of some other jazz favorites for a range of upbeat rhythms and slow harmonies.
7. Your cds, dvds, blue-ray, vinyl, etc. in your media cabinet are:*

A. In no particular order, but you can usually find what you need eventually. Depending upon your mood, you might change your mind as you sift through the stacks.B. Filed neatly and out of sight.C. Inventoried and alphabetized by genre and/or artist. No one better mess with your system.D. Is in disarray, but you have thought about building a bin and divider system to restore order.
8. Tomorrow night is the annual committee:*

A. You are excited to have the chance to catch up with all of those attendees you have not seen since last year.B. You are reminded of it when you check your planner for the week, and your notebook is ready so that you can jot down a few items of interest.C. If you are the group's leader, the agenda is filled with the goals you and your committees have laid out for the year.D. If you are a committee chairperson, you are eager to share your new ideas with the members. If you are not an officer, you might look for ways to avoid going because the meetings are not fun.
9. There is a hint of acrimony between you and your co-workers, sports team members, or group of friends. You:*

A. Know that if you all sit down together the solution that is agreeable to all will be achieved.B. Try to work it out via email rather than confront the group face to face. Best to avoid uncomfortable situations.C. Are ready to face the group because you know that you have got this solved. Who's got time for dissension?D. Devise a handful of creative solutions and believe the group will embrace at least one.
10. An organized office to you means:*

A. Not quite sure. You know you will get around to it someday, but you have a lunch date in 30 minutes and need to get going.B. Having files neatly categorized and probably out of sight. Who cares what it looks like as long as you find what you need.C. Office filing is not your concern as long as you can find what you need when you need it.D. Office files are brightly color coded, some on your desktop and some in the cabinet you painted last week to spice up your office, but mostly your spaces are naturally more messy than organized.
11. Your personal concerns revolve around:*

A. Emotions and feelings of yourself and others.B. Security and reliability.C. Quantitative facts, data and rational thought.D. Pleasure, risk-taking, and creative new ideas.
12. On your desk is:*

A. A selection of photos of loved ones.B. A checklist of weekly objectives and you feel a sense of satisfaction as each completed item is checked off.C. Your PDA, daily calendar planned down to the hour, and vertical file that will be dealt with before the end of the day and refilled with tomorrow’s agenda items.D. A Rubik’s Cube, an assortment of figurines, and colorful files.
13. With the change in seasons, you decide it is time to purchase some new clothes.*

A. You bring along a stylish friend on your shopping trip to help you shake up your wardrobe selections.B. You typically stick with the tried and true styles that make you look fabulous.C. Consult with a personal shopper at your local department store.D. After some less than fruitful shopping trips, you sketch out some designs, and then head to the fabric store to begin creating original fashions.
14. Your friend recently moved to a city that you have never been to. Your invited to visit and you excitedly accept.*

A. You and your friend decide that the visit will begin with a slow morning at the local coffee shop in order to update each other on your careers, relationships, family, etc., and then take a stroll around the city.B. You spend the morning online and compiling a list of all the places that you would love to see while there.C. Leave the planning up to your friend who has always done a great job in the past of creating special memories.D. Playing each day by ear is perfectly fine by you.
15.It is getting late and you are tired.*

A. The kitchen is a mess, but a friend has been feeling down so calling is your first priority before heading to bed.B. Before you kick your feet up or head off to bed, the kitchen needs to be straightened up. Stacks of dirty dishes or cluttered counters will get your morning off to a difficult start.C. You ensure that your briefcase is packed for tomorrow, all meetings have been confirmed, your kitchen is spotless, and you add a few last minute details to your analytical presentation to ensure it is flawless.D. The heck with the mess in the kitchen. You are not expecting any guests in the next few days so the dishes can wait. Time to draw, play video games, or check out the latest YouTube selections before nodding off.
16. Which word most closely describes you?.*

A. Personable.B. Organized.C. Factual.D. Spontaneous.
17. Which statement comes closest to describing you?*

A. If you could, you would spend more time with others than alone.B. Your home is orderly in the event friends pop by.C. You are somewhat detached from others, and alone time is precious.D. You spend lots of time daydreaming or fantasizing.
18. Your roster for social gatherings typically includes a select group of people because they:*

A. Care about you and are so encouraging and nurturing.B. Are reliable, trustworthy, and pleasant.C. Are goal-driven, know where they’re going, and good role models.D. Are always up on the latest trends and have something interesting to discuss.
19. A project deadline is approaching*

A. You plan to squeeze in work after meeting a friend for coffee.B. It is on your calendar and you set aside some time each day to work on it before the due date.C. You've lined up an array of folks to ensure that everyone understands their responsibilities for getting the job done on time.D. Let your creative juices flow. You are fairly certain that you can get it all done on time with the right inspiration.
20. You are tasked with running an upcoming committee or office meeting:*

A. You opt for a group round table approach to get as many perspectives as possible.B. You formulate an agenda then stick to it point by point keeping everyone on task.C. A thoroughly detailed agenda, financial outlook, and topical data are sent to attendees ahead of time to ensure that they are up to speed. You don't want to leave anything to chance.D. Open up with some witty anecdotes, and then whip out some colorful flowcharts to guide the evening.
21. You are hosting a luncheon for your best friend’s birthday. You want to set the perfect mood with some music.*

A. You have burned a cd with your friend’s favorite artists and songs to make her day even more special.B. You have the cd player filled with a selection of soothing background music.C. Leave it up to your friends to choose among a few cds that you have set aside.D. You have found some innovative new sounds that you want to share with your friends.
22. You are at the paint store mulling over paint samples to revitalize your tired family room. The colors you are drawn to are:*

A. Soft soothing tones.B. Neutral tones.C. Conservative colors (black, whites,grays)D. Vibrant tones.
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Total A's Selected (Social Type)
Total B's Selected (Orderly Type)
Total C's Selected (Logical/Executive Type)
Total D's Selected (Creative/Inventive Type)
Where did you score the highest? Did you have any scores that were the same? A three-way tie?

Typically a dominance is revealed, but it is not unusual to find that you are strong in more than one area or that some of the scores are very close but not equal. You can learn to play to the strengths of all areas of your brain to create the atmosphere you desire. How? Visit The Practical Sort's Brain Based Organizing tips.

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Let’s Determine Your Brain Type

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