Which is the fifth step of the seven-step plan?

• A. Analyze and prioritize goals - maintain a task list in order, delegate when possible
• B. Plan your work- do the hardest tasks first, do one thing at a time, ask for assistance, work smarter not harder
• C. Schedule tasks-use a calendar or planner to write your schedule
• D. Avoid distractions- no phone, avoid procrastination, learn to say no to unnecessary commitments

Answer: (B)

This item tests turning goals into a workable approach. Planning your work means outlining how you’ll tackle tasks, prioritizing the toughest ones first, focusing on one task at a time, knowing when to ask for help, and using smarter, more efficient methods. This grounded, actionable step sits between understanding what needs to be done and actually scheduling it, providing the method and workflow you’ll follow during execution. It’s placed here because you’ve already identified and prioritized goals, so the next move is to determine how you’ll approach them before you commit to a calendar and before trying to minimize distractions. The other options describe earlier steps (clarifying goals) or later actions (scheduling or avoiding distractions) rather than the concrete plan of how you’ll work.