Are You An Analogue Or A Digital

I've created a quiz that will help you decide what tools you should be looking at in order to better manage your tasks: digital tools (devices, apps, etc.) or analog tools (pen, paper, etc.).

You can answer in your Logbook or on the printable PDF in the resources.

1. I am at this level of comfort with technology:


a) I live in the world of technology.


b) I am very comfortable.


c) I am somewhat comfortable


d) I am not comfortable.

2. I have the following types of devices and use them often:


a) Laptop/Desktop Computer and mobile phone.

b) Mobile phone.


c) Laptop/Desktop computer.


d) None of the above.


3. I remember things better when I...


a) Type it into my mobile phone or computer.


b) Email myself a reminder.


c) Record me saying it in a recording device.


d) Write it down on paper.


4. When I look at my handwriting, I think...


a)"I have no idea what this says."


b) "What's that word supposed to be?"


c) "This is quite readable."


d) "My penmanship is really great."


5.Your paper day planner is...


a) Getting pretty full.


b) Is really great, but refills are expensive.


c) Has barely been touched since I got it.


d) What's a paper day planner?

6. I read news and books using...


a) My mobile device.


b) My computer.


c) Print editions.


d) I don't read news and books.


7. I like to keep all of my to do items...


a) Easily accessible, but not in my face all the time.


b) Ready to be viewed if I haven't done them, and out of sight if they're done or aren't urgent.


c) In my face, all the time.


d) I don't keep a to do list.


8. I keep my files organized by...


a) All my files are organized, be they paper or digital.


b) Scanning my paper files and putting them in my computer.


c) Putting them in a file folder and cabinet regularly.


d) Umm...not organizing them.

Give yourself 3 points for every A answer, 2 points for every B answer, 1 point for every C answer, 0 points for every D answer.

0-6 pts: You're definitely an analog person. Use pen and paper.

7-12 pts: You'll use digital, but you're still more analog. Use a mix.

13-18 pts:You'll use analog, but you're more digital. Use a mix.

19-24 pts:You're definitely a digital person. Use an app.