OccuBuzz v1.0

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Welcome to OccuBuzz. This fun quiz will help you to identify the ways in which the things you do affect how you feel. There are 7 questions to answer and at the end you will receive some tips and links to further resources.

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Disclaimer: This content is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from a qualified occupational therapist. Always seek the advice of an occupational therapist with any questions you may have regarding your occupational balance.

Designed by Sarah Bodell and Angela Hook from the Directorate of Occupational Therapy at Salford. App developed by Lee Griffiths from Computer Science at Salford

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1. Does your weekly routine allow you to do all the things you want to do as well as the things you need or have to do?

I have more than enough time
on my hands and nothing to fill it. Things I want to do? I don't even
have time to think about what I
want to do! Yes, usually I manage to
achieve a little bit of 'me time'.

go to question 2

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2. When you look ahead to what you will be doing over the next few weeks how do you feel?

Demotivated and uninspired. I can't even think about all I
have to do, it's too
overwhelming. Positive and in control.

go to question 3

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3. Would you describe your life as fulfilling?

No. I would describe it as
mostly tedious. No, I would describe it as busy
but not really fulfilling. Yes, overall my life feels very
fulfilling.

go to question 4

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4. Do you feel comfortable with your roles, routines and habits?

I would like to have more
variety, and make a few
changes. I would like to simplify things
and do a little bit less. Yes, I generally feel I have the
right balance and have some
flexibility.

go to question 5

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5. Does your life have purpose?

No, not really. I’m drifting along. It could do if I had time to
channel my efforts in a more
focused way. Yes.

go to question 6

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6. Is your leisure time well spent?

Not really. I don't really plan
fun things. I don't have time for fun, rest or
relaxation! Yes. I make sure I make the
most of the time I have available.

go to question 7

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7. Do you take good care of yourself?

Not as well as I could, it feels
like too much effort. I would like to, but I don't have
enough time. Generally I do, yes.

Finish and feedback

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Mostly A’s (occupational deprivation)

Tips

Keep a diary identifying how you spend your time for given periods (typically 30-minute blocks) over 24 hours to 7 days. Understanding how you currently use your time will help you to see where you could make changes that may begin to restore your occupational balance.
Consider what activities you would value doing, and introduce some of them to your daily or weekly routine.
Make this a habit and incorporate it into a routine.
If you are struggling to do this, find out more about occupational therapy and how it could help you to achieve a more balanced lifestyle.
You can find out more about occupational therapy by visiting the World Federation of Occupational Therapists website.

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Mostly B’s (occupational overload)

Tips

Keep a diary identifying how you spend your time for given periods (typically 30-minute blocks) over 24 hours to 7 days. Understanding how you currently use your time will help you begin to restore your occupational balance.
Consider what activities you could stop doing, delegate or reduce in order to make time for other restorative activities (or doing nothing at all).
Introduce some of these restorative activities to your daily or weekly routine.
Make this a habit and incorporate it into a routine.
If you are struggling to do this find out more about occupational therapy and how it could help you to achieve wellbeing.
You can find out more about occupational therapy by visiting the World Federation of Occupational Therapists website.

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