Adrenaline Self-Test for Marketing Moguls

Hi Moguls,

Face it, in today's business environment we are all stressed. Nothing is working the way we really want it to and we're all working harder than ever to make ends meet.

Adrenaline is the drug of choice of a stressed society. Furthermore, most people are connected in some way with a stressed environment, which is why so many of us over-use our adrenaline. Originally, adrenaline was 'developed' to give us a jolt of superhuman energy when faced with a threat. But now, we use adrenaline in order to get an exciting rush or 'high.'  Now I have nothing against adrenaline highs-in fact, they can be quite fun and useful in sports, business, and life.

However, there are both physical and emotional/spiritual costs. Physical in terms of the overuse of the adrenal gland, and the stress that circulating adrenaline puts on the body. Emotional/spiritual in the sense that when we are high; we are not present - that, along with the stress involved in creating situations in which our body is triggered to circulate the adrenaline.

Wondering if you are an adrenaline addict? Your score on the following questionnaire will tell the story. Again, no one is saying that you must stop adrenalizing, but if you recognize the cost and wish to make some changes in your life or way of living, then we suggest you work with a coach who understands the adrenaline process and knows how to help you redesign the areas of your life that trigger your need for the rush.

Self Test Statements - answer "yes" or "no" to the following:
1. I drink coffee or colas or other caffeinated beverages in order to get going or keep going.
2. I eat sugar to calm myself down.
3. I tend to over-promise and then rush to get the project done at the last minute.
4. I arrive at work 'rushed' and already "on".
 5. I feel an inner rush or lack of stillness/peace much of the time, and I can't get rid of it.
 6. I tend to be impatient with the pace or performance of others.
 7. I often drive 10 miles or more over the speed limit or tend to tailgate.
8. I tend to run or arrive late or "just in time." After all, why waste time by being early?
9. It often seems that there is a problem, hassle or difficult situation I'm having to deal with.
10. I don't give myself plenty of time during the day for the things I do know will come up.
11. I love a challenge and pushing through a solution.
12. I get grabbed by surprises or upsetting events and can't calm down for a day or two.
13. I find it boring or difficult to simply hang out with people sometimes. Boring!
14. I am my best when under pressure, especially deadline pressure.
15. Sometimes I wonder if I deliberately set myself up to wait until the last minute.
16. I do not arrive at the airport an hour before my flight.
17. I carry my cell phone, even when I do not really need it.
18. Sometimes I think I unconsciously try to find the hardest way of getting something done.
19. People sometimes complain that I am "not there" with them, even though I am.
20. I tend to be a driven type of person.

Score (Count # of Yes Answers)
15-20 Certified Adrenaline Junkie
11-14 Unhealthy level of adrenaline is probable
6-10 Possible adrenaline problem
0-5 Congratulations! You dot not have an adrenaline problem.

What did you score?  The first time I took this test years ago, I scored... well shall we say... a very high score.  Okay I scored an 18.  Today I score about a 5 or 6 and my life is way happier than it used to be.  My prescription for lowering your need for adrenaline is to do what you love and not do anything else.  Okay, that sound a bit like nirvana-hunting, but listen to me. 

In my experience I have found that anything that takes me off the vector of what I like (and love) to do adds to my stress and when I stay on the course that brings me happiness, I not only feel better, but I am more creative and able to handle the stresses of daily life.

So what did you score?  Send me a note back if this blog was helpful and I'll do a few more like it over the coming weeks.

I am yours in success,
Randall
Proud Soldier's Angel to Jamie

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