{"id":7278,"date":"2015-04-11T14:45:46","date_gmt":"2015-04-11T19:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/?p=7278"},"modified":"2022-12-18T07:34:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T13:34:31","slug":"type-a-personality-perfectionist-musts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/type-a-personality-perfectionist-musts\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Must-Haves for the Super Organized, Type-A Perfectionist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"meta-desc\">Inside: When you have a type-A personality, you can struggle with perfectionism, procrastination, stress, or all the above. Add these life-savers to your toolbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a perfectionist isn&rsquo;t inherently bad. Throughout my life, my type-A personality has driven me to accomplish big goals like quitting my corporate job to become a full-time blogger or even more ambitious&mdash;compiling the most impressive playlist of <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/unknown-love-songs\/\">unknown love songs<\/a> the world has ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that type-A personality has a dark side, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what <strong>usually<\/strong> happens when you let your drive for perfection reign supreme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You <a title=\"How Perfectionism Can Lead to Procrastination (and What to Do About It)\" href=\"http:\/\/lifehacker.com\/5785555\/how-perfectionism-can-lead-to-procrastination-and-what-to-do-about-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">procrastinate<\/a>&mdash;and typically on the most important tasks that line up with your biggest life goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&rsquo;re <a title=\"Unhappy? Self-Critical? Maybe You're Just a Perfectionist\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2007\/12\/04\/health\/04mind.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rarely satisfied<\/a> with what you accomplish, making it difficult to truly be happy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to be <a title=\"Tame Your Inner Control Freak\" href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/2010\/10\/11\/control-freak-perfectionism-workplace-forbes-woman-leadership-boss.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in control<\/a> because you&rsquo;re the only one who can do things the &ldquo;right&rdquo; way. This means you end up with too much to do, leaving you stressed and overwhelmed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That was me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, correction: That <strong>is<\/strong> me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m fighting a lifelong battle with myself to keep my high expectations in check so I can enjoy a happy life that&rsquo;s &ldquo;good enough.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_98dd76-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_98dd76-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_98dd76-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_98dd76-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-worst-part\">The Worst Part<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know what makes my cheeks burn with shame?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My perfectionist tendencies have <strong>spread<\/strong> to my eldest daughter. After watching how I react to my own mistakes, she&rsquo;s learned to be pretty dang hard on herself for <a title=\"What to Do When Your Kid Gives Up\" href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/kid-gives-up\/\">making mistakes<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she <a title=\"Here&rsquo;s the Secret Phrase to Turn Your Kid Into an Amazing Student\" href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/secret-phrase-better-student\/\">started kindergarten<\/a>, I realized it was time to turn this perfectionism battle into an all-out war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I got serious about putting a muzzle on that part of my head that berates anything less than perfect. I read books and articles. Watched videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, I applied my obsessive perfectionism to the goal of <em>overcoming<\/em> perfectionism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-must-haves-for-every-perfectionist-with-a-type-a-personality\">6 Must-Haves for Every Perfectionist With a Type-A Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past couple years, I&rsquo;ve put together a toolbox of must-haves for keeping my perfectionism at bay. These 6 tools help me on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you also struggle with perfectionism, procrastination, <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/stop-feeling-overwhelmed\/\">feeling overwhelmed<\/a>, or all of the above&mdash;consider adding these life-savers to your own toolbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(p.s. This list most <strong>definitely<\/strong> includes some inexpensive but awesome new office supplies, just for you. And what type-A perfectionist doesn&rsquo;t LOVE new office supplies?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-a-dumping-ground\">1. A Dumping Ground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of our problem as perfectionists is that we have a ton of things we want to get done. Like, A TON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We jot these things down on spare scraps of paper, in the notes app on our phone, on our family calendar, in our trusty planner&mdash;not to mention <strong>everything else<\/strong> that&rsquo;s swirling in our heads that hasn&rsquo;t even made it to paper yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This disjointed to-do list is actually a major source of stress for our type-A personality. From the book <a title=\"Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0143126563\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0143126563&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=USLSZWZWEJ2HR7B7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Getting Things Done<\/a><sup>&dagger;<\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0143126563\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0143126563&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=USLSZWZWEJ2HR7B7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"250\" data-pin-id=\"128000814385452060\" data-pin-description=\"These must-haves will keep your type-A personality in check so you live a happier, stress-free life. Plus, what super-organized perfectionist doesn`t love an excuse for new office supplies?\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/gtd1.jpg\" alt=\"Getting Things Done\" class=\"wp-image-827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/gtd1.jpg 166w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/gtd1-132x200.jpg 132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/gtd1.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;The short-term memory part of your mind&mdash;the part that tends to hold all of the incomplete, undecided, and unorganized &ldquo;stuff&rdquo;&mdash;functions much like RAM on a personal computer. Your conscious mind, like the computer screen, is a focusing tool, <strong>not a storage place<\/strong>. You can think about only two or three things at once. But the incomplete items are still being stored in the short-term-memory space. And as with RAM, there&rsquo;s limited capacity; there&rsquo;s only so much &ldquo;stuff&rdquo; you can store in there and still have that part of your brain function at a high level. Most people walk around with their RAM <strong>bursting at the seams<\/strong>. They&rsquo;re constantly distracted, their focus disturbed by their own internal mental overload&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This produces an all-pervasive stress factor whose source can&rsquo;t be pinpointed.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<cite>David Allen<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"meta-desc\"><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> This site is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is <strong>easy<\/strong>: Write everything you want to do in <em>one place<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a journal, as long as it opens flat so you can get all the nitty gritty details out of your head without the book flipping shut on you. I love these <a title=\"Studio Oh! Deconstructed Journals\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=Studio%20Oh!%20Deconstructed%20Journal&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=XOG5GWTHA7KW4TJ5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">deconstructed journals<\/a> (especially <a title=\"Studio Oh! Deconstructed Journal\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1622262964\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1622262964&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=5EGUVKMRSRDGKQRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this one<\/a>) because they open flat and already have a weathered look to them, so I don&rsquo;t feel bad throwing it in my purse or the diaper bag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1622262964\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1622262964&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=5EGUVKMRSRDGKQRO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-journal.jpg\" alt=\"A Must-Have for the Type-A Personality: A Journal\" class=\"wp-image-7300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-journal.jpg 400w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-journal-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-journal-216x292.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-journal.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But my personal preference is to use <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/evernote\/id281796108?mt=8&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Evernote<\/a> as my official dumping ground. Evernote is an app where you keep one master list you can access on your phone or computer, or both. I always have my phone with me, so I always have my master list with me, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A To-Do List That Might Drive You Crazy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s say you finally got all the stuff you want to get done written down in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But oh goodness, is it <strong>overwhelming<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We perfectionists have the highest of expectations, and it&rsquo;s just not possible to get everything done. Kids get sick and need you by their side. An urgent project comes up at work, usurping your plans for the day. You get caught up binge-watching <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/tv-season\/new-girl-season-4\/id907588220?uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">New Girl<\/a> on the night you&rsquo;re supposed to be finishing your taxes. (Oops.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution? MITs. Otherwise known as <a title=\"Today&rsquo;s Most Important Tasks\" href=\"https:\/\/theartofsimple.net\/worst-thing-first-eat-that-frog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Most Important Tasks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every morning&mdash;or the night before&mdash;look at your master list, and pick three tasks that are most important to get done that day, and jot them down. <strong>Just three.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick the three things that MUST happen today. And if you finish your MITs for the day, you can officially consider yourself a rockstar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can hear you right now. &ldquo;But&hellip;just three? Just THREE?!?&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: You can always do <strong>more<\/strong> than your MITs, but do those first. Before you check Facebook or schedule that overdue dentist appointment&mdash;do your MITs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I promise you&rsquo;ll feel SO much better about how much you&rsquo;re getting done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this trick, <strong>don&rsquo;t<\/strong> use your master list, or it will stress you out. Jot down your MITs on something like this <a title=\"To Do Notepad: This Week\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CZKC86M\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CZKC86M&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=HD6FXMD6X5BBZ6TG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">to-do list notepad<\/a> or these <a title=\"Awesome Sticky Notes\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1601066740\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1601066740&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=4Y32LF3SODQWVNFJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">disgustingly cute sticky notes<\/a>. What makes the notepad perfect is that instead of one sheet per day, you get one per WEEK. This forces you to keep your list short for each day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CZKC86M\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CZKC86M&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=HD6FXMD6X5BBZ6TG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-notepad.jpg\" alt=\"This Is the Perfect To-Do List for a Type-A Personality\" class=\"wp-image-7301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-notepad.jpg 355w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-notepad-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-notepad-207x292.jpg 207w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-notepad.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, you&rsquo;ll notice each day has seven boxes. <strong>Don&rsquo;t<\/strong> be an overachiever and fill out all seven boxes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just three. If you finish those three MITs, you can feel free to add another item or two to the bottom. But only <strong>after<\/strong> you finish those three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons I love <a title=\"To Do Notepad: This Week\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CZKC86M\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CZKC86M&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=HD6FXMD6X5BBZ6TG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this notepad<\/a> so much is that it also takes care of the next must-have for perfectionists&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. A Done List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever finished something that wasn&rsquo;t originally on your to-do list, but you wrote it down just so you could immediately cross it off?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turns out you were onto something. Keeping a running list of what you&rsquo;ve gotten done will <a title=\"The Simple Way to Leave Your Stress At Work\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3017503\/leadership-now\/the-simple-way-to-leave-your-stress-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reduce your stress levels<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&ldquo;As the Wall Street Journal reports, the researchers tracked a group of workers for 15 days, tracking their blood pressure and stress symptoms, such as fatigue and headaches. What led to lesser stress levels? Workers <strong>writing down<\/strong> accomplishments from the day, like nailing a presentation or scoring on a sales call.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason this works <strong>so well<\/strong> is that getting a bunch of small wins on a regular basis <a title=\"How To Motivate People - 4 Steps Backed By Science\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bakadesuyo.com\/2014\/04\/how-to-motivate-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">makes you happier<\/a> than occasionally finishing a huge project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go ahead and use that <a title=\"To Do Notepad: This Week\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CZKC86M\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CZKC86M&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=HD6FXMD6X5BBZ6TG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">adorable to-do notepad<\/a> to jot down whatever you accomplish during the day&mdash;and yes, loading the dishwasher totally counts. As the week goes by, that running list of accomplishments will lift you up so you&rsquo;ll actually be able to accomplish MORE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also keep your &ldquo;done&rdquo; list on a white board or chalkboard or in an app like <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/evernote\/id281796108?mt=8&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Evernote<\/a>. But I find it works best when it&rsquo;s a tangible list I can carry around with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. An Old-School Device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You picked your MITs for the day. Which is AWESOME.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you just found out a meeting was cancelled so you have 30 minutes free that you weren&rsquo;t expecting. Or maybe the house just got really quiet because the kids happen to be playing independently with no fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now is your chance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick one of your MITs, set a timer for 25 minutes, and GO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t check email. Don&rsquo;t grab a coffee. And most importantly, don&rsquo;t bounce between your MITs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Multitasking makes it harder for you to concentrate, and it <a title=\"What Multitasking Does to Your Brain\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3019659\/leadership-now\/what-multitasking-does-to-your-brain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adds to your stress<\/a>. Not to mention that multitasking <a title=\"Human beings are not computers\" href=\"http:\/\/theenergyproject.com\/key-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">increases the amount of time<\/a> it takes to finish your main task by an average of 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick just one task, and you&rsquo;ll get it done <strong>faster<\/strong> and be able to move onto another one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here&rsquo;s the real must-have for this trick: An old-school <a title=\"Joie Piggy Wiggy Timer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00380AAYA\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00380AAYA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=LQOQULZE6AY53VIN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">kitchen timer<\/a>. Now, you can use the timer on your phone or a timer app on your computer, but there&rsquo;s just something magical about the mechanical click of setting a kitchen timer. That physical presence tick-tick-ticking down is a reminder to you to FOCUS on the task at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m personally smitten with piggies, so this is <a title=\"Joie Piggy Wiggy Timer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00380AAYA\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00380AAYA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=LQOQULZE6AY53VIN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">my favorite kitchen timer<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00380AAYA\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00380AAYA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=LQOQULZE6AY53VIN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer.jpg\" alt=\"Keep Your Type-A Tendencies in Check With a Kitchen Timer\" class=\"wp-image-7302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer.jpg 500w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-kitchen-timer.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But they come in all sorts of fun shapes and sizes nowadays. Maybe you like <a title=\"Bengt Ek Design Cat Mechanical Timer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0015ILOXI\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0015ILOXI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=OJOPWWXNNMRV5KPW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cats<\/a>. Or <a title=\"Kitchen Cute Strawberry-Shaped Countdown Reminder Timer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00E1UKFQY\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00E1UKFQY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=7NEMQVSDJJBMKYGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">strawberries<\/a>. Or <a title=\"Star Wars Kitchen Timer - R2D2 Countdown Timer with Rotating Head\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00KCQVB1O\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00KCQVB1O&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=MJJWHXWES3GTZ4ME\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Star Wars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a timer you like, and use it whenever you have a few minutes free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. A Reminder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that I&rsquo;ve given you all the tools to stop feeling overwhelmed and get more done, we need to have a <strong>serious<\/strong> chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because things will come up. You&rsquo;ll sit down to focus on your one MIT, and the dog will barf all over your living room rug. Or you&rsquo;ll be in a groove about to knock something off your list before your next meeting in 10 minutes, and a co-worker will come and sit down in your office for a leisurely chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is during these times that I tend to lose my cool. The audacity of life to interrupt me when I&rsquo;m working on my list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to keep something near my main workstation to remind me that life is <strong>more<\/strong> than just a to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my three favorite prints on Etsy that will do just that. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=228919&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F189462896%2Fperfect-is-boring-poster-typography-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">One<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=228919&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F189462896%2Fperfect-is-boring-poster-typography-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-perfect-is-boring.jpg\" alt=\"Perfectionist Quotes: Perfect Is Boring\" class=\"wp-image-7293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-perfect-is-boring.jpg 570w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-perfect-is-boring-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-perfect-is-boring-357x292.jpg 357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-perfect-is-boring.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hang these where you like to get stuff done&mdash;whether that&rsquo;s in an actual office or near the kitchen table where you pay bills and make appointments. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=228919&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F226441704%2Fprintable-workspace-motivational-print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Two:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=228919&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F226441704%2Fprintable-workspace-motivational-print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-make-mistakes.jpg\" alt=\"Perfectionist Quotes: Make Mistakes Regularly\" class=\"wp-image-7294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-make-mistakes.jpg 400w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-make-mistakes-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-make-mistakes-195x292.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-make-mistakes.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And when life comes up, glance at your reminder. Take a deep breath, and hit the mental pause button on your list. It will be there when you get back, I promise. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=228919&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F96346118%2Ftypographic-print-8x10-graduation-gift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Three<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=228919&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F96346118%2Ftypographic-print-8x10-graduation-gift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-mistake-einstein.jpg\" alt=\"Perfectionist Quotes: Einstein on Mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-7295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-mistake-einstein.jpg 570w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-mistake-einstein-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-mistake-einstein-304x292.jpg 304w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-quote-mistake-einstein.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. A Toy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As an overachieving perfectionist type, you are driven to accomplish, accomplish, accomplish. And accomplish some more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here&rsquo;s the thing: <a title=\"Human beings are not computers\" href=\"http:\/\/theenergyproject.com\/key-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You are not a computer.<\/a> You are not designed to run at high speeds being super productive for long stretches of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <a title=\"You Can Do Anything - But Not Everything\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/40384\/you-can-do-anything-not-everything\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">productivity guru David Allen<\/a>, author of <a title=\"Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0143126563\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0143126563&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=USLSZWZWEJ2HR7B7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Getting Things Done<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&ldquo;You have to back off and be quiet. Retreat from the task at hand, so that you can gain a new perspective on what you&rsquo;re doing. If you get too wrapped up in all of the stuff coming at you, you <strong>lose your ability<\/strong> to respond appropriately and effectively. If your inbox and your outbox are completely full, or if people are screaming at you, then it&rsquo;s difficult to back off and think about things at a different level.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>All the tasks and decisions you make throughout the day <strong>wear<\/strong> on your brain. You need to give your brain <a title=\"8 Reasons Why You Should Definitely Take That Lunch Break\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3027496\/work-smart\/8-reasons-why-you-should-definitely-take-that-lunch-break\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a chance to recuperate<\/a> so you don&rsquo;t get burned out or turn into the <a title=\"Watch the Preview on Amazon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001LM1456\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001LM1456&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=6DKH5ASX6TOCNMQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Incredible Hulk<\/a> with your spouse and kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How? Take at least one deliberate break every day. If you can afford to take more, all the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people like to exercise, which is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But lately, I&rsquo;ve found a <strong>new favorite<\/strong> break-time activity: Coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just grab one of your kid&rsquo;s coloring books, and start coloring. Or better yet, get <a title=\"Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1780671067\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1780671067&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=LS4MTKBWFINLEUTD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">one of these<\/a> absolutely gorgeous <a title=\"Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest &amp; Coloring Book\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1780674880\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1780674880&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=VBFHD2GMEY6NPRWI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">coloring books designed just for adults<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1780671067\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1780671067&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=LS4MTKBWFINLEUTD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-coloring-book.jpg\" alt=\"Every Type-A Perfectionist Needs an Awesome Coloring Book\" class=\"wp-image-7303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-coloring-book.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-coloring-book-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-coloring-book-438x292.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/type-a-personality-coloring-book.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pair one of those with some <a title=\"Gel Pens - Artist Quality Designer Set by IMA SCRIBBLER\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LJHDB5Y\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00LJHDB5Y&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=UGJYF7Z2GBHTHDMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pretty gel pens<\/a>, <a title=\"12-Piece Koi Assorted Coloring Brush Pen Set\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0074HJL0W\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0074HJL0W&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=P2VHJ633OLHSSENM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">coloring brush pens<\/a>, or a set of <a title=\"Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00006IEEV\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00006IEEV&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=DCLKX7LD77VL35G6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fancy colored pencils<\/a>, and your brain will be in heaven. (Too feminine for your taste? You can&rsquo;t go wrong with <a title=\"Unicorns Are Jerks: a coloring book exposing the cold, hard, sparkly truth\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1477468528\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1477468528&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=JRRQ6BWDVSCQLMEM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Unicorns Are Jerks<\/a> and the <a title=\"Crayola Ultimate Crayon Case\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CI6J3HA\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CI6J3HA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=idealmom-20&amp;linkId=2FJ72GCVESTCPFUC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">biggest box of old-school crayons<\/a> on the market.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The action of coloring calls on <strong>both<\/strong> logic (staying in the lines) and creativity (picking colors and color schemes), and that combo package is <a title=\"Coloring Isn't Just For Kids. It Can Actually Help Adults Combat Stress.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2014\/10\/13\/coloring-for-stress_n_5975832.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exactly what your type-A brain needs<\/a> to chill out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, for a perfectionist, coloring carries an added benefit. You <strong>will<\/strong> make mistakes, and that&rsquo;s okay. Don&rsquo;t stop and start something new&mdash;force yourself to finish. Find beauty in the imperfection of your own creative work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading after-entry-cta\" id=\"h-before-you-go-get-my-free-cheat-sheet-75-nbsp-positive-phrases-every-child-needs-to-hear\">Before you go, get my FREE cheat sheet: <a href=\"#get-printable-positive-words\" class=\"modal-trigger\">75&nbsp;Positive Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-radius:0px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:hover, #kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:focus{color:#f96d60;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay{background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;max-width:700px;-ms-flex-pack:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;text-align:left;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:10px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-modal aligncenter kt-modal-linkalign-center\" id=\"kt-modal19878_ef407f-13\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Turn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you keep your type-A personality in check? 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