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15 Things You Know To Be True If You're Type A Personality

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Ally Miller

Nov 21, 2018

University of North Carolina

15 Things You Know To Be True If You're Type A Personality

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The world needs all types of people but one of the most talked about personality groups are those considered to be Type A. Type A personalities can be either your greatest asset or your worst nightmare. Here are 15 things you know to be true if you identify with having a type A personality.

1. Planning is a stress reliever.

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Being able to break down your day in a planner can take a stress level of ten quickly down to a two.

2. Homework is often times done days in advance.

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I'm not even sure the word procrastination is in my vocabulary.

3. A last minute change of plans is so stressful.

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If people would PROPERLY PLAN this wouldn't be an issue. Granted, maybe I could use some compromise.

4. You've heard the word "bossy" once or twice.

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You think you're insulting me. You're not. It's actually a compliment.

5. You are ALWAYS the group leader.

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Hey, someone's got to do it. We may complain about the responsibility but all who know us know there's nothing we love more.

6. And....when other people lead you can't help but internally stress.

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Oh yeah sure, I would love for someone else to take on the work....said no Type A person EVER. My grade hangs in the balance and I am not great at relinquishing control.

7. You are also known to talk quite a bit.

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I know it, you know it. There are just so many thoughts going through my head and I want to get them all out but sometimes we all need a little reminder.

8. You have to make yourself stop talking and listen.

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I want to listen, I really do. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves to stop talking long enough to listen to what every one else has to say.

9. People subconsciously place all of the work on you.

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It's a very unfortunate balance between wanting control but not being able to manage the extreme amount of work that everyone else has placed on you.

10. You have a hard time saying "no."

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Every experience sounds like a good one. The actual act of turning opportunities down is not the easiest thing to do.

11. You tend to get less than an ideal amount of sleep.

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Eh, I'll sleep when I'm dead. There is too much to do and really not enough time in the day.

12. You struggle with the need to be perfect.

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This is a struggle that never ends. Perfection may be impossible but leave it to the type A personalities to try.

13. You read into pretty much every single comment.

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It's not intentional, our brains just move way too fast to keep from unintentionally reading into, well everything.

14. You put a ton of effort into good relationships.

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This is one of the many blessings of a type A personality. There are few things more valuable than good relationships and we will put all of the energy we can into even the smallest seemingly mundane friendships

15. You may be a little self-conscious about your Type A traits.

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Some of these traits are better than others and somedays a true type A personality can be a little embarrassed about the quirks.

Having a type A personality can be a little on the stressful side but it is so important to remind yourself that the world really does need all types of people. There is nothing wrong with being type A as long as you prioritize self-care (which can be harder than you think).

Here's to all the type A personalities out there, we need you.

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15 Things You Know To Be True If You're Type A Personality

I'm not Intentionally overthinking everything, it just kinda happens.

1. Planning is a stress reliever.

2. Homework is often times done days in advance.

3. A last minute change of plans is so stressful.

4. You've heard the word "bossy" once or twice.

5. You are ALWAYS the group leader.

6. And....when other people lead you can't help but internally stress.

7. You are also known to talk quite a bit.

8. You have to make yourself stop talking and listen.

9. People subconsciously place all of the work on you.

10. You have a hard time saying "no."

11. You tend to get less than an ideal amount of sleep.

12. You struggle with the need to be perfect.

13. You read into pretty much every single comment.

14. You put a ton of effort into good relationships.

15. You may be a little self-conscious about your Type A traits.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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