What makes you feel out of control?

On your day off work, you would rather:

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Be pampered at a spa
Knock items off your to-do list
Hit the shops
Laze about

You are invited to a cousin’s wedding, being held in the south of France. You think:

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What fun
Sounds expensive
This will impress them at work
Maybe I’ll find a last-minute flight

Your sort of restaurant is:

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One with a lively atmosphere
Any good bistro with a set menu
One where tables are booked months in advance
The one across the road

When looking for a job, you are most interested in:

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The perks
The career track
The salary
Flexibility

The perfect gift is:

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Decadent
Useful
Designer
Spontaneous

When joining a gym you look for:

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A fun atmosphere
A regime to whip you into shape
Exclusivity
Whatever is closest to home

After an argument with your partner, you are more likely to:

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Ring an ex
Concentrate on something more productive
Pour yourself a large glass of wine and open a packet of crisps
Lose yourself in a favourite DVD

When you book a holiday you look for:

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Excitement
Activity
Luxury
Ease

The quality of your life would be improved by more:

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Fun
Control
Money
Direction

You are most likely to be remembered for:

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The good times
Your long list of accomplishments
Having it all
Your easygoing attitude

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Personality Test

On your day off work, you would rather:

You are invited to a cousin’s wedding, being held in the south of France. You think:

Your sort of restaurant is:

When looking for a job, you are most interested in:

The perfect gift is:

When joining a gym you look for:

After an argument with your partner, you are more likely to:

When you book a holiday you look for:

The quality of your life would be improved by more:

You are most likely to be remembered for: