WHICH TYPE OF SPOONIE ARE YOU?
QUIZ
For each question, check ALL that apply. No overthinking required. Have FUN!!!
1. Getting ready for a trip, YOU pack…
A. Last minute before running to catch your plane.
B. On-the-plane must-haves for the whole family.
C. Only a carry-on for maximum efficiency.
D. With a packing list to make sure nothing is forgotten.
2. YOU walk… YOU talk…
A. Walk with a bounce in your step. Talk enthusiastically, with hand gestures.
B. Walk smoothly and quietly. Talk softly, hesitantly, in hushed tones.
C. Walk confidently, with a heavy foot. Talk straightforwardly: to the point.
D. Walk upright and poised. Talk eloquently and with exact pronunciation.
3. Which 3 words describe YOU best?
A. Bouncy. Enthusiastic. Sociable.
B. Generous. Accommodating. Attentive.
C. Intense. Persistent. Decisive.
D. Thorough. Methodical. Logical.
4. Are YOU more…
A. Idea-Oriented: “That’s a great IDEA!!! That’s a great IDEA too!!!”
B. People-Oriented: “Is EVERYONE OK with this?”
C. Goal-Oriented: “Let’s get this DONE!!!”
D. Quality-Oriented: “Let’s make sure this is done RIGHT.”
5. At work, people can count on YOU to…
A. Come up with innovative ideas. Keep the mood light and fun.
B. Make sure everyone is heard. Generate consensus. Execute.
C. Summarize. Decide. Lead. Keep things moving along. Achieve.
D. Monitor. Evaluate. Strategize. Plan. Organize.
6. When someone comes to YOU with a problem, YOU tend to…
A. Downplay. Relativize.
B. Listen. Empathize.
C. Offer solutions. Try to fix the problem.
D. Ask many questions. Try to understand.
7. What irritates YOU most is…
A. Boredom.
B. Rudeness.
C. Indecision.
D. Messiness.
8. Pushed to the extreme, YOU are most at risk of…
A. Mania: overactivity, great excitement, euphoria, delusions.
B. Excessive worry. Depression.
C. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Burnout.
D. Rumination: obsessive thinking. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
9. YOU seek security in…
A. Flexibility.
B. Relationships.
C. Achievement.
D. Preparation.
10. YOU would benefit most from learning how to…
A. Focus on priorities. Be more present with people, more in the moment.
B. Say: “No”. Take better care of yourself.
C. Be satisfied with less. Delegate. Ask for help. Breathe.
D. Stop at good enough. Calm your mind. Let go.
For each letter (A, B, C, D), count the total # of checks.
If there’s a tie… No worries. If the counts are close… No worries.
Everyone has every type within them. Everyone is a unique mix of all 4 types.
SPOONIE Profile Key
Mostly A’s: you’re a BUBBLY SPOONIE.
Mostly B’s: you’re a HELPFUL SPOONIE.
Mostly C’s: you’re a DRIVEN SPOONIE.
Mostly D’s: you’re a PRECISE SPOONIE.
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BREATHE.
DRIVEN SPOONIES need to learn how to slow down & breathe!!!
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FOCUS.
BUBBLY SPOONIES need to learn how to focus!!!
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TAKE CARE.
HELPFUL SPOONIES need to learn how to take better care of themselves!!!
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LET GO.
PRECISE SPOONIES need to learn how to let go!!!