Self Test - Reversal Theory, mapping your motivations

Where are you spending most of your motivational time? Answer the following four questions to see which of Reversal Theory's 4 opposing pairs of motivational states you spend most time in:

1. Do you spend more time:
a. Focussing on making progress, thinking about the future, worrying about goals and deadlines?
OR
b. Enjoying the moment, looking for excitement or stimulation, perhaps easily bored?

2. Do you spend more time:
a. Wanting to do the right thing, enjoying fitting in with others, liking traditions and norms, following the rules
OR
b. Looking for different ways to do things, being unconventional, getting angry sometimes?

3. Do you spend more time:
a. Looking for cooperation, wanting to build relationships
OR
b. Wanting to get things under sontrol, being competitive, feeling proud?

4. Do you spend more time:
a. Being concerned with your own self image and your own emotions, being assertive?
OR
b. Doing the best you can for otehrs, putting them first, helping others learn or do well?

ANSWERS
Questions 1
a. = Serious State
b. = Palyful State

Question 2
a. = Conforming State
b. = Rebellious State

Question 3
a. = Sympathy State
b. = Mastery State

Question 4
a. = Self-Orientated State
b. = Other-Orientated State

Now ask yourself, "Is this working for me?" What might you want to change?

To find out more about each of the motivational states, read Marie Shelton and Steve Carter's article: Be Inconsistent - it's what makes you happy and succesful!