Article contributed by Clive Murphy.
The shocked death of well known Australian John Ilhan (of Crazy John Mobile Phone outlets) at the young age of 42 years has caused many people to look at their life.
John had built a multi million dollar empire, had a young family, was fit and ate healthy food. While he looked after himself physically, he still died at a young age.
While you may eat all the healthy foods and exercise, it is also important to address another important factor – Stress.
There are three personality types:
Type A
Type B
Type C
Take the test to see which one you are:
Traits of Type A:
• Often frustrated
• Constantly interrupts others
• Walks and/or talks very quickly
• Impatient, always in a hurry
• Time urgent – aware of lack of time
• Rude / intolerant of others
• Easily upset over small things
• Workaholics
• Always on the go
• Competitive
• Short tempered
• Very high achievers
• Easily upset – especially by others
• Hates making mistakes / being wrong
People who fall into this category have tight muscles, grind their teeth and are unable to relax.
Traits of Type B:
• Relaxed
• Patient
• Not much worries them
• Creative
• Imaginative
• Often self analyzes
Traits of Type C:
• Takes things to heart
• Stews or dwells on things
• Internalises everything
The consequences of having a Type A Personality are:
• Hypertension
• Heart disease – a certainty by age 65
• Poor sleepers
• Can over consume alcohol / drugs / cigarettes
• Job stress – generally take on demanding jobs
• Often alienate others
• Focus very little on relationships
Type C is the worst as they are heading at a rapid rate to an early grave as they are a bigger problem than Type A because they internalise things.
Type B is laid back with very little worrying them and tend to live for a long time.
A problem for Type A is that Type B drive them ‘nuts’ – especially in the workplace – with a ‘laid back nothing bothers them’ attitude. This further adds to Type A’s stress levels!
Which one are you – Type A, B or C?
You may be a combination. Some say the best is to be predominantly B with a touch of A.
If you are predominantly A or C, I suggest a change may be worthwhile.
Decide the best traits to have and be committed to constantly improving the person you are.
