What do you really need?

Your New Year’s resolution was:

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Something you were keen to do anyway
Something you were cajoled into
A must for your self-image
A matter of principle
Part of a larger plan

You are most likely to help a charitable cause because:

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It involves doing something you enjoy
You are dragged into it by someone else
You would feel guilty if you didn’t
You feel it is a worthwhile cause
It brings together important aspects of your life

You are most likely to get into shape because:

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You discover an activity that you love
Of pressure from your partner or family
You want to look great
You promised yourself you would
You feel most like yourself when in shape

As far as you are concerned, work:

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Gives you reason to leap out of bed in the morning
Earns you a crust
Can make you feel great or terrible, depending on the day
Gives your life purpose
Is part of who you are

Your partner suggests an adventure holiday. You think:

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I’m game
Do I have to?
I suppose I should
I’ll do it for the relationship
Of course — we’re a great couple

You are most likely to start evening classes because:

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A subject piques your interest
You require extra training for your job
You want to feel more knowledgeable
You feel the subject is a worthwhile one
It fits in with the rest of your life

You are most likely to keep a journal because:

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You relish writing
A regime requires it
You want to improve your writing skills
You value the insights it gives you
It allows you to get your thoughts together.

You are most likely to spend time with a recently divorced friend because:

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You revel in her company
She needs you
You would feel bad if you let her down
She is a good friend
You are a good friend

You are most likely to work late because:

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You lose track of time
Everyone else is
You haven’t been able to finish everything you should have done
You are involved in a project of particular significance to you
You aren’t clear how work is separate from the rest of your life

You help an elderly neighbour because:

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You would like to get to know her better
You can’t say no
It makes you feel good about yourself
It’s the right thing to do
You are a good person

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Personality Test

Your New Year’s resolution was:

You are most likely to help a charitable cause because:

You are most likely to get into shape because:

As far as you are concerned, work:

Your partner suggests an adventure holiday. You think:

You are most likely to start evening classes because:

You are most likely to keep a journal because:

You are most likely to spend time with a recently divorced friend because:

You are most likely to work late because:

You help an elderly neighbour because: