Don’t Buy a New Planner, Take this Quick Quiz Instead
When I feel behind, I start shopping for a new planner like it’s a rescue mission.
Fresh pages, fresh start, brand-new personality.
It’s a whole fantasy. (I used to do that over and over, for years!)
The only problem is, the planner isn’t the issue. The reset is.
Because “I feel off” can mean a lot of things. Your week needs structure. Your habits need a reboot. Your motivation needs a spark. Or your energy needs actual support.
So before you order anything, take this quick quiz. Seven questions. No overthinking. A clear next step.
Simple. Realistic. Actionable.
How this quiz works
Answer each question with the option that feels most true right now.
Don’t overthink it. No one is grading you.
Keep track of how many times you choose:
A
B
C
D
At the end, your most-chosen letter tells you which reset you need. (There are options if you tie, too.)
The Quiz: Which Reset Do You Need?
1. When you think about your week, your main feeling is…
A. “I have no plan. I’m already behind.”
B. “I keep saying I’ll do things, and then I don’t.”
C. “I don’t even care right now, and that’s not like me.”
D. “I’m tired. Like tired-tired.”
2. Your biggest problem lately is…
A. I’m scattered. I’m doing a lot, but nothing feels organized.
B. I start strong, then drop off after a few days.
C. I’m stuck. I can’t get myself to start.
D. I feel run down, and everything feels harder than it should.
3. When you sit down to plan, you usually…
A. Realize you don’t even know what’s coming up.
B. Make a plan, then forget it exists.
C. Feel annoyed and quit five minutes in.
D. Feel overwhelmed and want to nap instead.
4. The thing you’re craving most is…
A. A clear, calm week.
B. Consistency and follow-through.
C. A spark. A reason to care again.
D. Energy. Peace. A sense of steadiness.
5. The biggest source of stress right now is…
A. Too much to track, too many moving pieces.
B. Feeling like I can’t trust myself to stick with anything.
C. Feeling like I’ve lost my drive.
D. Feeling like I’m running on fumes.
6. The thought you keep having is…
A. “I need a plan, or I’m going to forget something.”
B. “Why can’t I just be consistent?”
C. “What’s the point? I’m too behind anyway.”
D. “I need to feel better before I can do anything.”
7. If I gave you 20 minutes today, you’d want to…
A. Get the week organized and feel back in control.
B. Set up one small habit so progress feels easier.
C. Get motivated and clear on what actually matters.
D. Do something that supports your body and lowers stress.
Your Results: What Reset Do You Need?
If You Got Mostly A’s: You Need a
Weekly Reset
You’re not lazy. You’re unanchored.
When your week has no structure, everything feels urgent, and your brain stays in reaction mode. A weekly reset gives you a calm starting line.
Your next step (keep it simple)
Do a 15–20 minute weekly reset:
Close out last week
Scan your calendar
Pick a Weekly Top 3
Set up Monday
Best post to start with:
If You Got Mostly B’s: You Need a
Habit Reset
You don’t need more goals. You need fewer, smaller habits.
If your problem is follow-through, the solution is not “try harder.” It’s removing friction and making the habit repeatable in real life.
Your next step (tiny but powerful)
Pick one habit and shrink it to a minimum version:
What’s the smallest version I can do on a messy day?
When will I do it?
What’s my backup plan?
And use this rule: Never miss twice.
Best posts to start with:
If You Got Mostly C’s: You Need a
Motivation Reset
This one’s sneaky because it looks like procrastination.
But what it usually is:
decision fatigue
overwhelm
not knowing what matters most
trying to restart too big
You don’t need hype. You need clarity and one small win.
Your next step (no overthinking)
Do a 10-minute motivation reset:
Write what matters most this month (one sentence)
Choose one goal to restart
Choose the smallest next step
Do it today
Momentum comes after action, not before.
Best posts to start with:
What to Do if You Got Mostly D’s: You Need a
Wellness Reset
If you feel tired-tired, everything looks harder.
This isn’t a character flaw. It’s a capacity problem.
A wellness reset is not “self-care” that turns into a big project. It’s small habits that help you feel steady again.
Your next step (simple support)
Pick one wellness anchor for the next week:
earlier bedtime by 20 minutes
a daily walk
hydration goal
10-minute morning quiet
a real lunch, not crumbs
Then plan around it like it matters, because it does.
Best post to start with
If you got a tie (very common)
If you tied between two results, here’s how to choose:
If your brain feels scattered → start with a Weekly Reset.
If you feel inconsistent → start with a Habit Reset.
If you feel discouraged → start with a Motivation Reset.
If you feel depleted → start with a Wellness Reset.
And if you’re still not sure?
Start with the Weekly Reset. It’s the foundation that makes everything else easier.
Want a quick next step?
Comment below (or write it in your notes):
Which reset did you get, and what’s one small thing you’re doing this week?
No pressure. No perfection. Just a simple plan you can repeat.
Happy planning!
