Tell Us About Your Life Skills and We'll Guess How Wise You Are

LIFESTYLE

By: Talin Vartanian

6 Min Quiz

Image: DrAfter123 / DigitalVision Vectors / Getty Images

About This Quiz

Life is full of ups and downs, and one way to manage this roller coaster of a ride is by acquiring different kinds of life skills. Such skills can help you in difficult situations, while other skills are crucial to becoming a successful person.

Many life skills aren't even taught in school, as they are usually derivatives of certain experiences. One example is how to effectively listen to other people. The next time you're having a conversation with someone, pay attention to how much you're actively listening, versus talking. Are you waiting for your turn to speak, or are you taking the time to understand what the other person is going through?

Another important life skill is time management. Many people don't know how to manage their time well, as they tend to focus on unproductive tasks like watching TV or playing video games, rather than activities that will help to create momentum in their lives. That's not to say that leisure activities aren't a key aspect of life, but rather that it's important to understand how to balance and prioritize productive and unproductive tasks. Tell us more about your life skills so we can determine if you're a wise person!

Uh oh! One of the buttons on your jacket is starting to come loose. Are you able to sew it back on?

Advertisement

It's 5:30 p.m. and you just got home from work. Are you going to settle for takeout or cook an epic meal?

Advertisement

Are you a super clean person, or are you a little more on the slob side when it comes to household chores?

Advertisement

Yikes! It looks like your bathroom sink is clogged! Are you going to repair this yourself or call a plumber?

Advertisement

Be honest: Do you really know how to use all of the buttons on your TV remote control?

Advertisement

On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 being the highest), how organized are you?

Advertisement

You don't have to be the next Shakespeare, but do you know the difference between an adverb and a pronoun?

Advertisement

Imagine giving a speech in front of 100 people. Which of the following emotions are you starting to feel?

Advertisement

Would you describe yourself as someone who has excellent communication skills, or is this something that you're still working on?

Advertisement

You've been noticing that your computer has been running a bit slow lately. Do you know how to fix this?

Advertisement

Do you know how to back up computer files on a USB flash drive?

Advertisement

When you don't know how to do something in life, do you tend to ask other people for help or figure it out on your own?

Advertisement

Are you aware of any basic self-defense moves, or is this a foreign concept to you?

Advertisement

Not everyone has an emergency savings account for certain disasters in life, but do you have some money set aside just in case?

Advertisement

If you were hiking in a forest, which of the following would you absolutely need to guide you back home safely?

Advertisement

You may not have the medical knowledge of a doctor, but do you know the basics of first aid?

Advertisement

Oh no! It looks like your car has a flat tire! Are you able to change it on your own?

Advertisement

It happens to almost everyone at some point, but if you lost your job, would you be able to quickly pick yourself back up to find a new one?

Advertisement

On a scale of beginner to expert, how well are you able to budget your finances?

Advertisement

Let's say that you're at a store when you see a really nice shirt on sale. Are you going to buy it now or wait until a little later?

Advertisement

Not many people know how to balance a checkbook, but are you one of the few that can do this?

Advertisement

In terms of saving money at grocery stores, do you use coupons or apps on your smartphone?

Advertisement

When a server brings the bill to you at a restaurant, are you able to calculate the tip in your head?

Advertisement

Have you set personal goals in life, or is this something that you're still trying to figure out?

Advertisement

We all get stressed out sometimes, but are you able to manage your stress levels pretty well?

Advertisement

Can you handle constructive criticism well, or is this something that you become defensive about?

Advertisement

When you hear the word "exercise," do you jump for joy or cower in fear?

Advertisement

Let's say that you're lost in a new city without any navigational tools. Are you going to ask a stranger for directions or wander around aimlessly?

Advertisement

When you make mistakes in life, do you turn these lessons into positive or negative momentum?

Advertisement

Which of these common swim strokes are you able to easily perform in a swimming pool?

Advertisement

Explore More Quizzes

About Zoo

Our goal at Zoo.com is to keep you entertained in this crazy life we all live.

We want you to look inward and explore new and interesting things about yourself. We want you to look outward and marvel at the world around you. We want you to laugh at past memories that helped shape the person you’ve become. We want to dream with you about all your future holds. Our hope is our quizzes and articles inspire you to do just that.

Life is a zoo! Embrace it on Zoo.com.