My Money Mandala Quiz

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Introduction

My Money Mandala is a Mindful Finance assessment tool that brings about more awareness and intention to the habitual ways we interact with the financial aspect of our lives. We built this product in the spirit of curiosity and offering. For best results, answer the following questions in a similar fashion. Don't try to think too much about each question. Trust your first response. Even if you don't agree with your results, that in itself can be a doorway to reveal something about your relationship with money. Thank you for your participation!

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Instructions

Please answer TRUE if you mostly identify, and FALSE if you mostly don't identify with the following statements. Don't try to think too much about each question. Trust your first response.

It is important to me that no one knows how much money I have.*

true

false

After receiving a bonus at work I take great pride in telling everyone I know.*

true

false

I made a poor investment decision and lost some money, I will not tell my friends and family.*

true

false

After inheriting a parent's expensive gold watch I feel embarrassed wearing it.*

true

false

I buy designer clothes as I do not like to be seen in anything else.*

true

false

I bought myself a very expensive gift and I love showing it off.*

true

false

When I go shopping I will buy things for myself that I do not have the money for and will later feel guilty or upset with myself for buying these things.*

true

false

After a nice meal at a restaurant with friends, I become completely preoccupied with how we are going to split up the tab. I worry that I am going to be forced to pay for more than what I ordered.*

true

false

For special holidays I feel the need to spend money I don’t have on expensive gifts.*

true

false

Whenever someone asks for a donation, be it NPR or a homeless person or my Alma mater, my immediate impulse is to ignore the request. I throw away the mailer, I turn off the radio, I pretend I don't see/hear the person.*

true

false

I prefer not to receive gifts from friends since I will feel responsibility to reciprocate.*

true

false

After a nice meal at a restaurant with my friends where I felt a lot of love and gratitude, I will try to pay for the whole bill even if I don’t really have the money.*

true

false

In matters related to money it is always best to be conservative.*

true

false

I have not looked seriously at life insurance options even though I think I should.*

true

false

Having a plan for retirement and saving for that plan has not been something I have done.*

true

false

Assuming I had just received some money as a gift to invest I would rather leave this money in cash than invest in an investment which has an equal chance to make me 35% this year or lose 35% this year.*

true

false

I enjoy gambling.*

true

false

I do not want to invest in the stock market because it is too risky.*

true

false

I almost always consider the financial implication of the stories I read or hear on the news.*

true

false

I wish I didn’t have to deal with money at all.*

true

false

As I go about my day, I mentally weigh each thing on which I spend money.*

true

false

When I am having a difficult time with money, I find it hard to talk about, and will change the subject.*

true

false

I have difficulty paying my bills on time.*

true

false

I follow a strict financial plan to insure my future financial success.*

true

false

A close friend is in need of financial help due to a sudden medical emergency. Without hesitation I decide to write them a check. It feels right. I’ll figure out the financial part later.*

true

false

When it is time to buy something new, I research all the options before I purchase anything. I have a system which helps me make the most calculated and data driven decision.*

true

false

I have waited for 9 months for a tech gadget to drop in price. Finally, once the price has been reduced I go to purchase it. When I get there, they have sold out. Seeing my disappointment the clerk offers to sell me the newest version for a slight discount. I refuse the offer and head home disappointed.*

true

false

I am in a job I don't like. I have been doing this for too long and it is time for a new adventure. So...I quit. I give my two weeks and I walk away without knowing what is next.*

true

false

My partner asks me if I want to take a spontaneous weekend getaway. My immediate response is that I want to go, but I must go through the process of reviewing our finances. Due to the fact that we didn’t plan for this expenditure I tell them that we can’t go. This is the right decision.*

true

false

I believe money is a vehicle for my wishes and desires. When I want something...and it feels right in my gut...I go do it..I buy it etc. I know the money will sort itself out.*

true

false