Types of carders with poor time management

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How we spend our time is our personal choice. You probably already know that you procrastinate, or that you're always late, or that you're a bit of a dispensable person. But chances are you don't understand how much of this behavior is determined by your own unique and perhaps ineffective relationship with time.

You may also not realize how much power you actually have to change this relationship. You just need to write an honest account of all your behaviors and beliefs and admit that you are not achieving your goals. Understanding how you handle your own time will give you a sense of perspective, clarity, and the ability to change your approach if you want to.

Here are five types of carders and their personality traits that affect time management. Maybe you will recognize yourself.

1. Martyrs of time​

And although they always complain about not having enough time, these carders fill their days by providing services to others. In this way, they gain respect and approval, but at the same time they neglect activities that will help them grow self-esteem, because being responsible for these activities is scary. They will jump at the opportunity to focus on anything - their child's homework or helping a friend - to take their mind off their own tasks.

In fact: all carders have the same amount of time - 24 hours every day. If you feel like you have too many obligations or not enough time, then you're not prioritizing well. Take a close look at the things you put off to help others. Ask yourself: why am I avoiding them? Yes, yes, you avoid them. Why?

2. Wild procrastinators​

Whether it's because they're pumped with adrenaline or because they're paralyzed by indecision, these thrill-seekers love to work at the last minute and in a hurry. Some even claim that they work best under pressure, but is that true? Is this hurried, incredible effort really worth all the lost opportunities, damaged relationships, and constant stress, worry, and guilt?

In fact: procrastination is the exact opposite of productivity. On a deeper level, it is also the constantly haunting thought of something that has been put off “for later.” You are burdened with the painful responsibility of hanging undone work, which prevents you from focusing on everything else.

3. Underestimators​

With frivolous confidence they declare that “it's just a matter of minutes” - and then they drown in the accumulated work and curse the time, which meanwhile imperceptibly slips through their fingers. And all other things are postponed or are even in danger of being disrupted because the underestimator did not calculate his time. These carders load their schedules with a hundred brilliant projects, and then make a wish so they can get it all done... well, somehow.

The truth is: getting things done takes time, and that's okay. Even if you pretend not to know about it, you still have to become an adult and deal with the problem like an adult. Improper time management turns carders into workaholics who do not see what traps they are setting for themselves.

4. Squirrels in a wheel​

You really envy these super productive worker bees when you see how much they manage to accomplish in a day. They treat time as a game that can only be won by doing the most that a person is capable of within the allotted time. They value quantity over quality, and their goal is to get it done, not to do it well or not enjoy the process. A walk with friends, laundry, a trip to the dentist and a dinner party - such carders treat everything as one long race with obstacles. As a result, the squirrels in the wheel feel exhausted and unsatisfied.

In fact: simply put, it is impossible to be happy with what you are currently doing if your mind has already run off to the next task. No one can do everything in the world indefinitely - this is an unwise and dangerous approach. These behaviors contribute to burnout and cause health problems, relationship troubles, and personal regrets.

5. Commitment phobes​

They are also called “unreliable” or “carefree.” These carders prefer to act according to circumstances rather than take things seriously. They are afraid of being locked into a fixed schedule, because then they will lose their spontaneity or miss out on something more attractive. These carders are scared to death by concrete plans, and they wait until they are “in the mood” to do something - and thus, they never do a lot of things.

In fact: successful carders do not adjust their schedule to their mood; on the contrary, they manage their mood so that it matches their plans. Commitment phobes are slaves to changeability, which only leads to confusion, dissatisfaction, and ultimately an obstacle to get started.

If you can admit to yourself that you are one of the above types, or even all at the same time, then the first step in the right direction has already been taken! Time management begins when you know yourself well enough to create a plan that works for you and makes you happy.