Test your time management skills

Time Management Self-Assessment

Good time management skills can make your life easier. That’s true at work as well as in your personal time. When you feel disorganized and pressured, it leads to stress. And stress is not your friend!

Take the quiz below to see how your time management skills measure up. Answer TRUE or FALSE to each statement. Then read on to see which statements reflect good time management practices.

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1. I make a “to-do” list every day.

True

False

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2. I do my best work when I have a deadline breathing down my neck.

True

False

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3. If someone drops by my workspace while I’m busy, I always stop working and chat so I won’t hurt his or her feelings.

True

False

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4. I answer emails throughout the day, whenever they come in.

True

False

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5. I develop a work plan for each week and then stick to it, no matter what else comes up.

True

False

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6. I set aside time every week to work on my hobbies, socialize and connect with friends and family.

True

False

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7. If my boss gives me a new assignment while I’m working on something else, I’m afraid to ask which has priority.

True

False

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8. Even on hectic days, I make time to eat my lunch and take a breather.

True

False

Click "Check your answers" below to see how you did and find some ideas to help you manage your time.