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Setting goals is an important skill; it shapes the direction of our life, from careers and hobbies to relationships and personal growth. Some can easily establish and accomplish their objectives, while others struggle to do so. Take this test to see where you fall on the spectrum.
This test is for anyone who wants to assess their goal-setting ability. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be prescriptive.
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Ryan, R. M., et al. Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI).
When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.