Quiz: What’s Your “Momentum Profile”?

A quick test to find how you generate (or stall) forward momentum in life & business

If you’ve ever felt like you’re either cruising ahead effortlessly —or stuck spinning your wheels —this quiz will help you see how you make progress (or don’t). Then we’ll explore what your profile means and how to push change in the direction you want.

Note: This is a fun self-assessment, not a clinical diagnosis.

How to take the quiz

Read each statement and answer according to how you typically feel or act in your business, work, or personal goals.
Use a simple 1-5 scale:
1 = Almost Never | 2 = Rarely | 3 = Sometimes | 4 = Often | 5 = Almost Always

Keep a sheet handy or just note your answers mentally. At the end you’ll score yourself and discover your profile.

The 10 Statements

1. I begin new projects with excitement and a clear plan.

2. I often feel blocked, even when I have good ideas and resources.

3. When I encounter setbacks, I quickly find a “next step” and move forward.

4. I tend to over-analyze and delay taking action because I’m waiting for the “perfect time.”

5. I maintain momentum by creating small wins and tracking progress.

6. I get frustrated when others don’t keep pace with me or slow down my progress.

7. I regularly revisit my goals and adjust my strategies based on what’s working (or not).

8. I sometimes abandon projects midway because the motivation or clarity fades.

9. I rely heavily on external accountability (others, deadlines, coaches) to keep me moving.

10. I can shift gears and pivot when something stops working, without getting stuck.

Scoring & Profiles

Add up your scores from all 10 statements (minimum = 10, maximum = 50). Then use this guide:

• 40–50 → Momentum Maker

• 30–39 → Momentum Maintainer

• 20–29 → Momentum Struggler

• 10–19 → Momentum Blocked

Profile meanings

Momentum Maker – You tend to kick off new initiatives, pivot when needed, keep the engine running. You thrive on progress and likely feel energized when things are moving.
Momentum Maintainer – You have good momentum most of the time, but you might occasionally stall or need an extra push. You’re steady but could step into higher gear.
Momentum Struggler – You often start well but lose steam, overthink, or get derailed by obstacles. You may rely on external triggers to get moving.
Momentum Blocked – You might feel stuck or habitually delayed. You may have excellent ideas, but taking the next step or sustaining effort is the challenge.

Why this matters

In business, health, and life—particularly for entrepreneurs—momentum is one of the most underrated keys to success. Research in psychology shows that sustained action, even if imperfect, leads to better outcomes than waiting for perfection. For example: many personality/self-assessment tests focus on traits and habits that support progress.
If you know how you operate (Maker/Maintainer/Struggler/Blocked), you can choose strategies that align with your natural flow rather than fight against it.

Tailored Tips for Each Profile

Momentum Maker

• Leverage your strength: schedule bold launches, big swings, and set ambitious goals.

• Stay mindful of burnout: you may over-drive. Include rest windows to renew and protect your energy.

• Delegate or automate repeatable tasks so you can focus on creative high-momentum work.

Momentum Maintainer

• Identify the small dips: when do you stall? Make a “mini-launch” plan to keep energy high.

• Use accountability systems (group, partner, deadlines) to convert “often” into “always.”

• Never say "I'll try." Say instead "I will." This subtle shift triggers your brain into action, not the possibility and mere thought of action.

• Consider batching your tasks so momentum flows into clusters (fits your batching/time-blocking preference).

Momentum Struggler

• Focus on micro-steps: break tasks into 10-minute chunks you can finish today.

• Use habit-stacking: tie a new action (e.g., write one blog paragraph) to an existing routine (morning coffee).

• Create visible progress: check-off list, progress bar, or weekly review to reinforce movement.

Momentum Blocked

• Start with one goal and one action this week. Overwhelm kills momentum.

• Explore what underlying beliefs or fears halt you: e.g., “If I dive in and fail, what will people think?”

• Build a “starter” system: schedule work in your preferred 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM window, keep weekends light, protect flow.

• Celebrate any movement, however small. Momentum is cumulative.

Insight Questions

• Which statement (1-10) did you score lowest on—and why?

• What one small action could you take this week to move your profile toward “Maker”?

• If you were helping a colleague or client improve their momentum, what would you advise based on their profile?

• How will you build in your weekly content calendar (Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook) a structure that leverages your momentum style?

Closing Thoughts

Whether you’re launching a membership, building an online marketing ecosystem, or creating your next course, your ability to move forward consistently will determine your growth. Knowing your momentum profile gives you a tailor-made strategy.

You don’t have to reinvent your flow—just align with it and refine.

Here’s to forward movement, intentional action, and building the business (and life) you’re excited about.

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