The Span of Control Test

We live in an age of overwhelming chaos, and it takes a toll on all of us. With constant distraction and information overload, our days can easily be taken over by stress and overwhelm.

Despite our best intentions, trying to navigate uncertainty and change just adds to a sense of helplessness.

In order to solve this problem and succeed when the pressure is on, we have to truly understand what we have complete control over - what is in our Span of Control.

So, how do you respond when the pressure is on and the chaos of life takes over?

Let’s find out.

1. On an average day, I feel distracted:

A. Rarely. I’m good at focusing on what needs to be done.

B. Fairly often. I have trouble figuring out what my priorities should be.

C. All of the time. I struggle with maintaining focus and often jump around from task to task.

2. When something negative happens in my life, I tend to view it as:

A. An opportunity for growth and learning.

B. Just another obstacle I will have to figure out how to overcome.

C. Proof that I’m not good enough or worthy of success.

3. Saying “NO” to other people:

A. Is second nature to me. It’s necessary, especially when it’s in response to something that doesn’t align with my goals.

B. Makes me uneasy. Saying “No” isn’t my strongest skill but I am able to when I absolutely have to.

C. Is difficult for me. The word “No” is not in my vocabulary.

4. When I set a goal for myself, I tend to:

A. Be very clear on what I want and create a course of action to achieve it.

B. Have an idea in my head of what I want, but lack clarity on how to get there.

C. Have a vague sense of what I need to achieve.

5. I refer back to my personal goals:

A. Every day. I make a daily checklist and identify which to-do’s will keep me on track towards hitting my goals.

B. Some days. Daily distractions often pull my focus away from my personal goals and what I need to accomplish.

C. Hardly ever. Most days I’m lucky to check off one thing on my list.

6. I discuss my life goals and vision for success with those closest to me:

A. Always

B. Sometimes

C. Rarely

7. When presented with new opportunities, I tend to:

A. Step up knowing that I am capable of handling things as I go.

B. Wait until I’ve acquired all the necessary knowledge and skills before moving forward.

C. Back down until I feel I’m truly ready to take them on.

8. When I start feeling burned out, I typically:

A. Force myself to slow down and refocus on the most important tasks in front of me.

B. Take a break and do something different that I know will make me feel rested.

C. Just keep going. There isn’t time to stop when my success is at stake.

9. I celebrate my achievements:

A. All of the time. Any kind of win, big or small, is worth celebrating.

B. When I have the energy (and time).

C. If it’s a major goal that I’ve been working towards for a long time.

10. When I feel stressed, I:

A. Become hyper-focused on the small steps I can take to accomplish what is needed.

B. Struggle with focusing and typically feel less engaged with the task at hand.

C. Become paralyzed and have trouble figuring out my next move.

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