The Polished Assessment Step 1 of 6 16% 1. If I were asked today, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I would answer:*A. I want to be ______, and I’m actively working toward that goal right now (and/or have accomplished what I set out to achieve).B. I still want to be ______; I have started and stopped working on this goal many times, but it’s still very important to me.C. I used to want to be ______, but I don’t know how I’m going to get it all done. Right now, I don’t have time to daydream.D. I am exactly what I want to be—fabulous, baby!E. I don’t know.2. In my most recent relationship:*A. We set time aside for date night as well as our individual time away from each other.B. We spend as much time together as we can, when we can.C. We barely spend any intimate time together.D. He adjusts to my schedule.E. I take whatever time he has available.3. A significant other is:*A. Someone to partner with to accomplish common goals or a shared vision.B. Someone I can help accomplish their goals and vision; I was built for this.C. More work than I can handle right now.D. Someone who will pamper me.E. Someone who will rescue me.4. I wear clothes that:*A. Compliment my shape, communicate my personality, and are appropriate for the occasion.B. Communicate my role, responsibilities, and importance. Looking the part is important to me.C. Are comfortable and easy to wash and go.D. Push it up, tuck it in, and show ’em off. If you got it, flaunt it.E. Are dark or neutral in color, loose fitting, and comfortable. I hate ironing.5. My budget is:*A. Created, checked on a regular basis (weekly and monthly), and followed to the tee.B. Created, checked periodically (every other month or trimester) and followed as closely as possible.C. Too time-consuming. Maintenance requires too much time, so it’s not up to date.D. A list of income avenues, sponsors, or suga-daddies. Maintaining my budget doesn’t require real work.E. Non-existent. 6. When it comes to stress management:*A. I can handle a lot—one thing at a time.B. I can handle it all; I secretly enjoy the challenge.C. It has become too much, both the stress and trying to manage it.D. I don’t deal with a lot of stress; I simply ignore it.E. Everything seems to be stressful right now.7. Whenever I feel depressed, my first reaction is to:*A. Take a moment and reflect on how blessed I am.B. Take control of something/anything (e.g., work, budget, etc.).C. Do whatever made me feel better the last time (e.g., eating, shopping, gossiping, etc.).D. Demand some quality ME time (e.g., buy ME something, get MY hair or nails done, hang around people that tell ME how fabulous I am, etc.).E. Do nothing. It’ll pass one day.8. To become/maintain the vision I have for myself, I:*A. Revisit my vision/goals often and consistently work toward bringing them to fruition.B. Revisit my vision/goals when I have downtime. Sometimes, I get sidetracked and have to redirect my efforts toward my goals.C. Think about what I could do all the time; I just don’t have time to do it.D. Check my nails, check my hair, check my clothes, and check my shoes. Am I missing something?E. Vision? I can barely see past today.9. My family and friends come to me:*A. For support and encouragement, but sometimes I have to say no.B. Too often, but I get it; I make things happen.C. Too often; I’m starting to resent being the go-to gal.D. Because I am the life of the party; I’m a good time.E. Mostly to check on me.10. My credit score is:*A. Between 720–800. I’ve worked hard to get here, and I’m still working hard to maintain it.B. Improving. I got a little busy and let a few things slip through the cracks. It happens, but I’m working on it.C. Uhm, I’m not sure. I haven’t had time to check it in a while.D. Must be good. I keep getting new cards.E. I don’t know; it’s not important. 11. My strategy for my personal time:*A. Includes at least 30 minutes daily, a planned weekly pampering event, and a planned annual vacation.B. Is slowly fading, but I try to recoup often. I pamper myself when my schedule allows or when I start to look a little crazy (even if I must add a few coats of nail polish myself).C. Non-existent. I get in wherever I fit in. Besides, right now I don’t have time to plan my personal time.D. Is all about me—all day, every day. I take care of me first, then everything else falls into place.E. Does not exist. (What is this strategy you speak of?) Even the thought of an elaborate strategy makes my head hurt.12. My family and friends:*A. Know about and respect my quiet time and planned pampering time.B. Depend on me to take care of things. I am the go-to person.C. Are starting to complain they don’t see me enough. My schedule has become so hectic, I’m not available like I used to be.D. Think that I am the life of the party, but they know not to ask me to do too much.E. Don’t spend a lot of time around me, but when they see me, sometimes they’ll ask how they can assist me.13. I see myself as:*A. Wonderfully made, although I have some areas of improvement I am actively working on.B. Superwoman sometimes. I am my happiest when I am busy.C. A woman in need. I need a break, a vacation, and a drink. I don’t see a way out sometimes.D. The center of attention, although I sometimes feel hidden.E. How do I see myself? Now that’s a hard question. “Broken,” is my best answer.14. I currently eat:*A. A pre-planned breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks every day.B. At least two to three times per day—something quick and easy.C. When I can, but I often snack and eat out.D. A cereal bar, a couple of shakes, and whatever I order on dinner dates.E. All the time, OR not often enough.15. My long-term vision for my finances:*A. Focuses on financing my retirement. I know exactly how much I need to retire comfortably and stay retired. I am working toward that goal now.B. Is coming together. I have a few avenues to pursue financial security, and I am currently pursuing all possibilities.C. Focuses on paying all my bills this month.D. Includes enough money or credit to get everything I want right now.E. Is blurred. Thinking about it causes too much stress. 16. If I ranked my relationships right now, I would rank myself:*A. First, so that I can be helpful to others.B. First, along with everyone else. My responsibilities as a wife, mother, daughter, aunt, employee, etc. are equal with me. I give everything, including myself, 100%.C. Maybe second or third after I make sure everyone is taken care of.D. Numeral Uno. Are you kidding me? Of course, I come first.E. I don’t have the energy to make anything a priority.17. If my emotions were a rollercoaster, you would:*A. Laugh, cry, scream, and shout equally. You would also appreciate the safety features; this ride takes frequent breaks to reboot and let disgruntled passengers off.B. Probably think this ride is not the most exciting ride. It won’t get too crazy because of the amount of people watching, but you’ll get your money’s worth. This ride never stops.C. Think this ride is crazy. Put your safety belt on, suga. You are in for the ride of your life.D. Mostly go uphill with a few low dips. But don’t worry, the valleys pass through hidden tunnels no one can see.E. Think this ride is pretty dull, unless you like long periods of spinning in circles and extremely low dips, only to be elevated to a flat, uneventful track.18. The relationship between my past, the woman I am today, and the woman I am becoming is:*A. Fluid. What I’ve learned from my past has helped me be the woman I am today, and I expect to get better with time.B. Consistent. When I think about it, I’ve always been a workaholic. Consistency is how I got here, and it’s how I’ll get to the next level.C. Disconnected. I’m not where I dreamed of being, and I lost sight of what I wanted.D. Consistent. I have always focused on me. I was fabulous yesterday, I’m fabulous today, and I expect to be fabulous forever.E. Dependent. I am who I am today because of what happened to me or what I’ve done in the past.19. When I see other women who are physically attractive, I:*A. Am encouraged.B. Feel competitive; I need to get on it and stay on it.C. Feel jealous. She doesn’t have to juggle all the things I have to juggle.D. Think to myself, she could do better.E. Get depressed.20. Outside of a 401K at work, investments are:*A. A part of my diversified portfolio. My money is working for me.B. Taken care of by Whitman, Whitman, and Whitman Financial Services; I read my quarterly reports when I can.C. Confusing. I need to research how to invest. As soon as I get some extra money and time, I’ll investigate.D. ‘Sponsors’ that invest in my hair, nails, dinner, wardrobe, etc.E. A waste of time. I don’t believe in taking chances with my money. Besides, who has the time or energy for that? 21. In my spare time, I:*A. Have enough energy to enjoy volunteering at church, in my community, serving as a board member of a local organization, and/or spending time with my family and friends.B. Keep running. Even my spare time is busy.C. Can barely move. Whenever I happen to stumble into some spare time, I can be found staring out a window, watching TV, snoozing, or quietly planning my escape.D. Window shop or browse the latest fashion magazines while planning my next makeover.E. Don’t know what to do with me. I have spare time, but I don’t have spare energy.22. When I stand naked in the mirror, I think:*A. I love me some me! I may not be perfect, but I’m currently working toward my physical goals right now (or have acquired them).B. I have a lot on my plate right now, but I will not quit. I start my new health regimen next week.C. I’m used to it now. I may not be where I once wanted to be, but it’s okay. You’ll have to love me for me; it is what it is.D. Seriously, it doesn’t get any better. Well, maybe if I had _____’s legs and _____’s hair.E. Nothing. I stopped looking in the mirror and caring what it reflected a long time ago. It’s easier this way; I avoid mirrors at all cost.23. Peace is:*A. Something I purposely seek daily.B. Something I schedule to attain frequently.C. Is a fond but distant memory.D. Too loud for me to enjoy.E. Not attainable nor realistic.24. When it comes to my health:*A. I know my numbers (i.e., systolic, diastolic, cholesterol, resting heart rate, and weight) and what they should be. I am actively maintaining healthy ranges in these areas.B. I get a physical every few years and know how much I should weigh.C. I haven’t been to the doctor in a while. I don’t feel my best, but it’s only stress.D. I don’t know my numbers, but I look good.E. I go (or should go) to the doctor often. I don’t feel well, and I don’t know my numbers.25. If I were a bank:*A. I would be a reliable, FDIC-approved institution from whom you could secure a significant loan.B. I would be a credible, FDIC-approved institution from whom you could acquire a small loan, but during limited hours. This institution would also be a laundromat, drive-through restaurant, cleaning service, chauffeuring service, and counseling office.C. This institution wouldn’t currently award loans of any amount; however, we would also operate as a laundromat, drive-through restaurant, cleaning service, chauffeuring service, and counseling office.D. My institution wouldn’t give loans, but you could invest.E. My institution would be in default; however, it would be available for people to stop in to invest if they’d like. 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