Adrenaline Addiction Profile:

Best results are obtained by printing this questionnaire first.

Circle the number that most describes your current life situation. (1 being Never and 5 being Just About Always). Answer each question with absolute honesty.

 

*Crisis situations really get me juiced. The more pressure, the better I am. 1-2-3-4-5

*When push comes to shove, people come second - the project takes priority. 1-2-3-4-5

*One day this madness will stop and I will be able to live life on my terms. 1-2-3-4-5

*I love checking things off my to do list. It makes me feel I accomplished a lot. 1-2-3-4-5

*Taking time for myself, in the middle of a work day, is a guilt trip for me. 1-2-3-4-5

*Watching someone write a $2.00 check in front of me at the supermarket, while cashing in their free coupons, makes me crazy. 1-2-3-4-5

*Lunch to me is a fast bite on the run or a sandwich at my desk. 1-2-3-4-5

*I do not leave the office without my pager or cell phone. I need to be in constant contact. 1-2-3-4-5

*I really get moving as deadlines approach. Deadlines are what drive me. 1-2-3-4-5

*People need to know that my projects take precedence over them. 1-2-3-4-5

*If I didn't have so much to do, I would be able to get involved in my own deep inner thoughts and self-actualization. 1-2-3-4-5

*Getting to the gym (or working out) three times a week isn't possible with my hectic schedule. 1-2-3-4-5

*I have dropped some personal friends due to my work load. 1-2-3-4-5

*When I get home from work I am exhausted. 1-2-3-4-5

*In all honesty, I sort of like the thrill of the pace, it's exciting. 1-2-3-4-5

*I am not completely caught up on my personal correspondence due to my job requirements. 1-2-3-4-5

*It is very seldom that I do not do some work at home in the evening. 1-2-3-4-5

*Meetings at work usually take precedence to time with my family. 1-2-3-4-5

*Winning is everything. My career is number one. 1-2-3-4-5

*One day, I will find my way back to spirituality, but for now I am just too busy. 1-2-3-4-5

 

TOTAL___________

SCORING:
20-40 Congratulations! You are doing fine.
41-54 Slow down! Watch for the caution light.
55-70 You're wired! Immediate action required.
71-100 THE RED ZONE! Adrenaline Junky! Take control back today!


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