BA quiz 2

In BA, why is it important to follow the 5 rules?

• Because we want to bore you.

• To develop a routine sustainably and effectively.

• Because too much freedom is bad.

• To do as much as possible as quickly as possible.

We follow the rule "graded" so that...

• we do a mix of easy and difficult tasks.

• we never do difficult tasks.

• we don't overwhelm ourselves by immediately doing difficult tasks.

• we start with difficult tasks to get them out of the way and then add easier ones.

It is important to maintain a balance between 3 types of activities. Which are they?

• Routine, necessary and pleasurable.

• Routine, work and exercise.

• Work, housework and leisure.

• Necessary, fun and sporadic.

Why do we want to be specific about what we are doing?

• To waste time.

• To make sure we fill the space on the diary.

• To be less prepared to do the task.

• To increase our chances of success in doing the task by being prepared.

Acting inside-out means...

• acting according to our mood.

• acting according to the plan.

• acting according to other people.

• acting alone.

Why do we need to act "outside-in" (according to the plan)?

• So that we only do things we feel like doing.

• So that we start doing things even if we are not in the mood.

• So that we feel annoyed rather than bored.

• To justify writing the plan.

"Boom-bust" happens when...

• we explode our energy tank.

• our energy tank is half empty.

• we don't use enough energy.

• we get a surge in energy, do too much, deplete our energy and feel exhausted.

When is it a good idea to stop an activity?

• When the energy tank is still full.

• When our energy tank is half empty.

• When we used up all our energy.

• When we are not in the mood.

When we don't feel in the mood to do an activity, we could...

• tell ourselves we will do it just for a little (e.g. 5 minutes).

• just not do it, it'll be fine.

• do it later.

• watch TV instead.