Brain Energy and Bandwidth Introductory Survey

NOTE: THIS IS A “SAMPLER” SURVEY, containing most of the individual items from our statistically sound Bandwidth quiz. The full quiz includes outcome, demographic, and workplace environment questions for use in coaching and organizational development.

1. Balancing Priorities: Please provide a numerical answer for each question using the following scale:
0 (Almost Never) 1 (Seldom) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Frequently) 4 (Almost Always) *This question is required.

	I do what I can to get a good night's sleep so I feel rested when I get up in the morning
	I have activities that allow me to relax my mind such as reading,listening to music,TV or web surfing.
	After work, I still have plenty of patience for the most important people in my life.
	I take advantage of opportunities to maintain relationships with my coworkers

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2. Filtering Through Possibilities: Please provide a numerical answer for each question using the following scale:
0 (Almost Never) 1 (Seldom) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Frequently) 4 (Almost Always) *This question is required.

	I monitor my internet surfing and other ways of gathering information (asking opinions, researching information, images, travel arrangements, etc.) so that the time I spend is warranted by the decision I am making
	I have strategies to filter information that allow me to quickly choose among a few high-quality options and arrive at a satisfactory decision.
	I can concentrate without being interrupted by worries about schedule/dieting/finances etc
	I find time to follow my own creative pathways for learning, research and problem solving

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3. Focusing through Mental Habits: Please provide a numerical answer for each question using the following scale:
0 (Almost Never) 1 (Seldom) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Frequently) 4 (Almost Always) *This question is required.

	I engage in regular meditation or yoga or journaling or other reflective practices
	I avoid multi-tasking
	I set aside uninterruptible blocks of time of at least 60 minutes to work on projects that require deep concentration
	I attend to emails at set times rather than constantly

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4. Fueling Our Brains: Please provide a numerical answer for each question using the following scale:
0 (Almost Never) 1 (Seldom) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Frequently) 4 (Almost Always) *This question is required.

	I exercise regularly
	I make healthy food choices -- balanced diet, and my chosen indulgences in moderation
	I do what I can to get enough sleep [Note: Indicators of insufficient sleep include being overly irritable or moody, craving junk food or caffeine, struggling to stay alert]
	I make sure I have access to water for staying hydrated

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5. Staying Connected: Please provide a numerical answer for each question using the following scale:
0 (Almost Never) 1 (Seldom) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Frequently) 4 (Almost Always) *This question is required.

	I keep my social media use from interfering with what I need to accomplish
	I put my devices away when I'm engaged face-to-face with friends, family or colleagues
	My social media habits keep me connected without souring my mood
	When I am driving, I don't text or talk on my phone.

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6. Making Time Work for You: Please provide a numerical answer for each question using the following scale:
0 (Almost Never) 1 (Seldom) 2 (Sometimes) 3 (Frequently) 4 (Almost Always) *This question is required.

	I manage multiple deadlines well, seldom having a sudden realization that I have missed a deadline on one project while working on another
	I build my schedule to allow for meeting overruns and traffic delays.
	I am aware of the distracting dangers of email notifications, phone calls, etc., and remove from my immediate environment those that interrupt my concentration
	I have strategies to delay important decisions until I can give them my full attention, especially at the end of long meetings or tiring days

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7. If you know your four-letter personality type code, i.e., ISTJ, as popularized by the MBTI®, please select it from the dropdown menu. *This question is required.

8. Please provide your email so that you can receive a copy of your answers and information related to your results. Only you will see this report. *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.