Are you stuck in a job that you hate? Looking for a career that will make you happy? Take this test to jiggle your brain and get a few ideas to help you find your life's purpose. THE 5-SECOND LIFE Begin by imagining that you can live an entire life in just five seconds. In that lifetime, you can do only one thing-the very thing that makes your heart sing, gives you goose-pimples, and makes you want to laugh out loud. Can you picture it in your mind? Got it? (HINT: Don't worry! In this test, you'll live FOUR of these 5-second lives, so this first lifetime doesn't have to be perfect.) Now, answer these simple questions about each of your Four, 5-second lives, and a few questions about the life you're living now. If you can't find an exact match, select the closest answer to what you envision.

LIFE #1

Look into your crystal ball and imagine yourself living a life you've only dreamed of. What does it look like? Picture it in your mind, and remember, this life will only last 5-seconds so make your choice of a career a good one. Now, answer these questions:

What do you see?

Me with lots of money    Me with lots of family    Me with lots of prestige    Me with lots of ideas

Do you see yourself:

Working as part of a group    Working as a leader    Working alone

Okay, now that Life #1 is finished, it's time to move on to the next 5-second lifetime. This lifetime can be similar or completely different from the first. It's your choice. So, look into your crystal ball and get ready...

LIFE #2

What do you see?

Me as an intellectual    Me as loving person    Me as a performing artist    Me as a millionaire

In this lifetime, is it more important to:

Follow your heart    Follow your head

LIFE #3

Picture your next life in your head, except in this lifetime, you are tasked with learning an entirely new profession as a sorcerer's (magician's) apprentice. This sorcerer will teach you anything you choose.

What will it be?

The ability to create new technologies    The ability to heal others    The ability to create beauty    The ability to lead with authority

In Life #3, what favorite school subject will you put to good use?

Math    Psychology    Chemistry    English

LIFE #4

Once you're done with LIFETIMES #1, #2 and #3, what will you choose to do in Life #4? (Remember: you can do anything you desire!)

Travel the world    Work for charity    Start a new business    Invent the next big thing

THE LIFE YOU'RE LIVING NOW

In this (your current) life, what do you most want out of a job?

Friendship    Helping others    Money    Intellectual challenge

Is it more important to:

Question the status quo    Solve problems

Are you more likely to:

Take the lead on a project    Work in a team    Work alone

When do you pay your monthly bills?

As soon as they arrive in the mail    The same day of every month    The day before they're due    Whenever I feel like it

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