Motivation Test

Get a piece of paper and write down that following:

Not at all
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often

I will ask you a series of questions and I want you to tick the appropriate response. For example if I ask “how often do you use the internet to topple a corrupt government” then you put a cross by Rarely, or whatever your response would be. So at the end of the test you should have something like:

Score card

Questions

I'm sure of my ability to achieve the goals I set for myself.
When working on my goals, I put in maximum effort and work even harder if I've suffered a setback.
I regularly set goals and objectives to achieve my vision for my life.
I think positively about setting goals and making sure my needs are met.
I use rewards (and consequences) to keep myself focused. For example, if I finish my revision on time, I allow myself to take a coffee break.
I believe that if I work hard and apply my abilities and talents, I will be successful.
I never worry about deadlines and getting things done.
When an unexpected event threatens or jeopardizes my goal, I stick with it anyway.
My biggest reward after completing something is the satisfaction of knowing I've done a good job.
I never do the minimum amount of work necessary to keep my parents and teachers satisfied.
I never worry about why I won't reach my goals, and I never focus on why something probably won't work.
I create a vivid and powerful vision of my future success before embarking on a new goal.

Count up your ticks for each category, for example:

Not at all = 2
Rarely = 1
Sometimes = 1
Often = 2
Very often = 6

Then multiply your first score by 1, your second score by 2 and so on.

Not at all = 2 x 1 = 2
Rarely = 1 x 2 = 2
Sometimes = 1 x 3 = 3
Often = 2 x 4 = 8
Very often = 6 x 5 = 30

Now add you the numbers to give a total score

2 + 2 + 3 + 8 + 40 = 45

So what do the scores tell you?

Now add up the total and see the table below.

Your Score
Out of 60

Score 44-60

Wonderful! You get things done, and you don't let anything stand in your way. You make a conscious effort to stay self-motivated, and you spend significant time and effort on setting goals and acting to achieve those goals. You attract and inspire others with your success. Treasure this - and be aware that not everyone is as self-motivated as you are!

28-43

You're doing OK on self-motivation. You're certainly not failing - however, you could achieve much more. To achieve what you want, try to increase the motivation factors in all areas of your life.

12-27