The free Find Your Starting Place worksheet

Two questions. Four starting places. One printable first step.

Download it, print it, or use it with a family, class, client, team, or community group.

No email needed to download.

Built for libraries, workplaces and schools

How it works

The worksheet is the paper version of the Offline.now Matrix. Answer two questions about motivation and confidence, find your starting place, and choose one small first step. Take the quiz online for a personalized result, or print the worksheet and use it on paper.

The worksheet sorts you into one of four types, and each type has its own full guide: Stuck, Overwhelmed, Ready, and Unconcerned.

Use it in your community

The worksheet is free to share. Use it as a conversation starter, a workshop handout, or a simple first step for people who want a healthier relationship with screens.

Libraries

Offer it on shelves, in branch programs, or as part of digital-wellbeing displays. Co-branded versions may be available.

Schools

Give students and families a shame-free starting point for screen-habit conversations.

Workplaces

Add it to wellness programming as a practical, low-pressure first step teams can actually use.

FAQ

Is the worksheet really free?

Yes. Download the PDF and share as many copies as you like, with no email address required. It’s free for individuals and free for groups, and libraries, schools, and workplaces are encouraged to build it into their programs. Co-branded versions may be available for library systems: email us and ask.

What’s the difference between the quiz and the worksheet?

They ask the same two questions about motivation and confidence, and they land you in the same place. The free quiz is two questions and takes less than a minute: it shows you your type and points you to your starting place. The worksheet does the same on paper, at your own pace.

Do I need the quiz to use the worksheet?

No. The worksheet stands alone: answer the two questions on the page, find your type, and choose your first step there. The quiz adds a personalized result sent by email. Use whichever suits you, or both, and retake either when life shifts, since your type is a state, never a fixed trait.

Updated July 2026

Go deeper into the Matrix

The quiz and worksheet help you find your starting place. The book takes you further, with type-specific guidance for changing screen habits in a way that feels practical and doable.

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