Assessment

Do You Work Like a Parisian?

There’s something quietly radical about how Parisians approach the workday. They don’t rush their coffee. They take full lunch breaks, and somehow, without burning out, they get the job done—and beautifully!

This quick quiz is a lighthearted way to hold up a mirror to yourself. Are you unintentionally glorifying the grind, or have you started to build in a bit of reflective space? There’s no wrong answer here. It’s just a way to clue you into how close (or far) your work-life rhythm is to that enviable Parisian flow.

Take five minutes to walk through this reflection. When you’re done, I’ll email you a little insight based on your answers. Hopefully, this assessment will nudge you toward a more elegant, satisfying approach to work and life.

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Statements

1. I treat lunch like a sacred ritual, not a calendar gap.*

Lunch is my raison d’être.

I usually enjoy a proper déjeuner.

Sometimes I take a moment to eat.

Lunch is a détour on my way to more meetings.

Lunch? What’s that?

2. My weekends are for joy, not catching up on spreadsheets.*

I protect my weekends like a Parisian guards their pain au chocolat.

I aim for balance on weekends.

Some play, some emails. Comme ci, comme ça.

My laptop and I are very close on weekends.

My calendar doesn’t know what a weekend is.

3. I vanish into vacation mode fully and fabulously.*

I take proper vacations, en vacances, blissfully disconnected.

I unplug most of the time.

I take breaks… but sneak peeks at email.

Vacation? More like “work-ation.”

My out-of-office memo is just for show.

4. I chase meaning over medals when it comes to work.

My work reflects what I truly care about.

Making an impact matters more than a title.

I try to balance meaning with ambition.

I’m chasing the next promotion.

I’m in it for the hustle and the title.

5. I say “no” with confidence when work tries to invade my life.*

Non is my favorite French word.

I protect my boundaries pretty well.

I try… but I’m not always strong.

I cave more than I’d like.

No isn’t in my vocabulary.

6. I believe meals are for connection, not just calories.*

I use meals as a chance to socialize.

I often share meals with coworkers or clients.

I join when I can.

It’s usually a solo snack at my desk.

I eat with my inbox, not people.

7. I rest, recharge, and don’t feel bad about it.*

Resting fuels my best work.

I rest without guilt, most days.

I rest… with some guilt.

I feel bad if I’m not doing something.

I rest only when I crash.

8. I show up in my neighborhood like I belong there.*

I know my neighbors and shop locally.

I chat with people when I can.

I’m friendly, but often in a rush.

I know my barista, and that’s about it.

I only wave at people at the gas pump.

9. I collect memories and meaning, not clutter.*

I invest in fewer, better things.

I choose quality over quantity.

I try to restrain myself, but sometimes I buy too much.

I go for cheap and fast.

Give me three of everything on sale.

10. I guard my time like a priceless bottle of Bordeaux.*

My calendar reflects what really matters.

I guard my time carefully.

My boundaries are a work in progress.

I bend more than I hold firm.

I give everyone else my time, and what’s left is mine.

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