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✓ 20 QUESTIONS ⏱ ~3 MINUTES

Why Am I So Disorganized?

Executive functions are cognitive skills—including working memory, self-awareness, and emotional regulation—that help individuals successfully set and achieve goals, make informed decisions, and solve problems as they arise. Take this test to assess your EF abilities.

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1. If someone tells me several things at once, I’m likely to forget at least one of them.

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2. I am a self-starter.

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3. I can usually make important decisions easily, without much stress.

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4. I’m generally good at estimating how long a task will take.

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5. When I encounter an obstacle or face a setback, I typically recover quickly.

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6. I have a good memory for things like names, dates, and phone numbers.

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7. Compared with other people, I tend to overreact to stressful situations.

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8. When trying to solve a difficult problem, I usually feel confident about where to start.

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9. I am good at noticing when a project or discussion is going poorly and can adjust as needed.

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10. I frequently forget where I put things like my phone, keys, or wallet.

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11. When a task has a lot of steps, I often skip some or complete them out of order.

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12. I meet the goals that I set for myself.

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13. When an obstacle arises, I can easily become upset.

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14. I always think carefully before acting.

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15. If I really want to do something, I usually do it, even if it interferes with a long-term goal.

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16. When I encounter a serious obstacle, I stop to make a plan before taking action.

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17. I try to get important tasks out of the way first, even if I know the less important tasks are more interesting or fun.

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18. I have trouble focusing on or retaining what people say to me during conversations.

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19. I am wary of risky behavior.

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20. I can easily stop what I’m doing and shift to another task if necessary.

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