CPC Time Management Strategies 5

Question 1

A client constantly feels reactive rather than proactive. The root cause a productivity coach would investigate first is:

Accepted Answer

Lack of a defined planning ritual to set priorities before the day begins

Answer

Reactivity typically stems from the absence of a structured planning ritual; without preset priorities, incoming demands fill the vacuum.

Question 2

The 'energy audit' tool in productivity coaching is used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify which activities drain or replenish the client's physical, emotional, and mental energy

Answer

An energy audit maps activities to their energy impact, helping clients restructure schedules to protect and leverage peak energy states.

Question 3

Which principle explains why completing a small task first can build momentum for tackling larger ones?

Accepted Answer

The progress principle

Answer

Teresa Amabile's progress principle shows that even small wins create positive emotions and motivation that carry forward to subsequent tasks.

Question 4

A client's schedule is entirely reactive because every hour is filled with others' requests. The coach's recommended structural solution is:

Accepted Answer

Block non-negotiable 'maker time' on the calendar before others can schedule meetings

Answer

Pre-blocking protected time on the calendar gives the client's priorities structural precedence over incoming meeting requests.

Question 5

The 'waiting for' list in GTD captures:

Accepted Answer

Items delegated or requested that depend on someone else's action

Answer

The 'waiting for' list tracks all outstanding delegations and requests so the client can follow up systematically without mental strain.

(CPC) Certified Productivity Coach Practice Test