Not sure why you're disorganized? Could be bad habits, a recent breakup, a result of your upbringing. Take this quiz to pinpoint your personality type, and learn how to overcome organizing obstacles with help from organizing expert and Mission: Organization star Vicki Norris.


Adapted from Restoring Order by Vicki Norris. © 2006 by Vicki Norris. Published by Harvest House Publishers.

  1. The doctor's office called; you missed your appointment. You think:
    • What? I had a doctor's appointment? When did I schedule that?
    • Wow, that's not like me at all. I just haven't been myself lately.
    • Silly me! It's typical, though. I have to reschedule missed appointments all the time.
    • Hmm… oh well. I'm not one to stay on a tight schedule.
    • Oops! I'm always on the run and seem to have overbooked my day yet again.
  1. Your desk at work is:
    • Organized when I have the spare time. But I'd rather take a long lunch or chat with coworkers.
    • A small train wreck. I'm constantly searching for important paperwork and misplaced contracts.
    • Usually neat but messy right now because of an important project.
    • Cluttered with stacks of paperwork that I tidy from time to time.
    • A reflection of my priorities. Who has time to file? It's the big picture that matters.

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