About this quiz

Are You Chasing or Attracting?

The chasing-or-attracting quiz is a MindLift quiz. MindLift is a software-only CBT app that helps you reframe negative self-talk; "attracting" here means acting from calm rather than urgency, a mindset pattern rather than the law of attraction. Read more about MindLift, or start with the negative self-talk test.

Find out if your mindset is driven by pressure or alignment

There's a difference between chasing something and attracting it.

Chasing comes from urgency. Attracting comes from alignment. This quick quiz will reveal your current mindset pattern — and offer a gentle reframe if you're running on pressure.

A woman sits on a wooden lake dock watching a small bird perched on the railing

Mind map of the four chasing-or-attracting patterns this quiz identifies: The Chaser, who moves fast but often from pressure; The Builder, who is in a healthy middle; The Overthinker, who does not chase outwardly but whose mind does; and The Attractor, who operates from alignment, not urgency — The four patterns — the quiz tells you which one is driving your pace.

How does this quiz work?

Answer 8 questions about how you usually react, not how you would like to. ~1 min is the usual time to finish, there are no right answers, and Are You Chasing or Attracting? scores your result on your device — free, no email, no signup.

When you want something (career, relationship, goal), your first instinct is:
- I need to act fast before I lose the chance
- I start thinking through steps calmly
- I overthink and feel stuck
- I trust it will come together over time
If something isn't happening yet, you think:
- I'm falling behind
- Maybe I need to adjust my approach
- Why is this so hard for me?
- It's okay, timing matters
Your energy lately feels like:
- Urgent and restless
- Focused but flexible
- Drained and overwhelmed
- Calm and steady
When you see others succeeding, you feel:
- Pressure to catch up
- Motivated, but grounded
- Discouraged or doubtful
- Inspired and trusting
Your inner voice sounds like:
- "Hurry up or you'll miss it"
- "Let's take the next step"
- "You're not doing enough"
- "You're allowed to go at your pace"
When making decisions, you:
- Rush to avoid missing out
- Think it through, then act
- Avoid or delay
- Choose what feels aligned
If something goes wrong, you:
- Panic and try to fix everything fast
- Reassess and adjust
- Blame yourself
- Accept and move forward
Your relationship with goals feels like:
- A constant race
- A process
- A struggle
- A direction

What results can you get?

Your answers sort you into one of 4 results — The Chaser, The Builder, The Overthinker, The Attractor. Each result comes with a short profile, plus the answer mix that produced it.

Result	Who gets it	What it looks like
The Chaser		You move fast… but often from pressure.
The Builder		You're in a healthy middle.
The Overthinker		You don't chase outwardly… but your mind does.
The Attractor		You operate from alignment, not urgency.

The Chaser

You move fast… but often from pressure.

Your mind is likely driven by urgency and "what if I miss it" thoughts. This can create stress and make everything feel harder than it needs to be.

The Builder

You're in a healthy middle.

You act, reflect, and adjust. Sometimes you slip into pressure, but you can recalibrate. This is a sustainable pattern.

The Overthinker

You don't chase outwardly… but your mind does.

You get stuck in loops of doubt and self-pressure. This isn't lack of ability — it's too much mental noise drowning out your clarity.

The Attractor

You operate from alignment, not urgency.

You trust timing, act with intention, and don't force outcomes. This creates consistency and calm progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "chasing vs attracting" mean?

Chasing refers to operating from urgency, fear, and pressure — rushing after outcomes. Attracting means operating from alignment, trust, and calm — letting things come through consistent, intentional action.

Is this quiz based on psychology?

Yes. The quiz draws on CBT concepts including urgency, rumination, decision paralysis, and intentional action. It is an educational self-reflection tool, not a clinical assessment.

Can I change from chasing to attracting?

Yes. These are thought and behavioral patterns, not fixed traits. Awareness is the first step — then consistent reframing and slowing down decision-making can shift the pattern significantly over time.

Keep exploring

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (US) or find a local line at findahelpline.com. MindLift is a self-help tool and not a replacement for professional care.