Never fear! I have you covered. According to our favorite online encyclopedia Wikipedia, Type "A" individuals are "ambitious, rigidly organized, highly status-conscious, sensitive, impatient, take on more than they can handle, want other people to get to the point, anxious, proactive, and concerned with time management." In normal-people terms, these are the workaholics, the overachievers, the overly-competitive individuals, the Blair Waldorf's of the world, if you will. 

If you think you're "Type A," you likely mentally checked off each criterium you met. If you know me, you're sitting there chuckling because you couldn't have described me more accurately if you tried. Don't worry, this isn't a reason to feel guilty. But is this label a blessing or a curse? Can it be both? I say yes. Isn't there both good and the bad in most things?

Because it's always best to end on a high note, let's talk about the ways in which being "Type A" can be a bad thing. 

1. Being "Type A" can make you an extremely difficult and stressful person to be around. This gets even worse if all of your friends are "Type A" too because you likely all just feed off of each other's stress and high energy. Think about what it's like to walk into a classroom on the day of a test. That girl next to you is freaking out because she totally got too drunk this weekend and spent her Sunday brunching, napping, and binge-watching "Gilmore Girls" on Netflix, to cure her hangover, instead of studying. She's asking her friend all of these questions in a panic because she "knows nothing." Naturally, you're eavesdropping on the conversation and you hear a term you don't remember. Now, all of a sudden, you're panicking, doubting yourself, and wishing you studied more. See? Stress is contagious as hell. Think about how frustrating and tiring it would be to be around someone who's like that all the time. 

2. "Type A" individuals often get so caught up in where they are going that they lose sight of where they are. That was my attempt to be poetic, but I'm basically describing the fact that "Type A"s love to plan because it gives them a sense of purpose and control. While that can be a good thing, it can become a bad thing if it becomes an obsession - an urge to always be one step ahead. We lose sight of the moment - the present - and we let life pass us by.

That being said, being "Type A" definitely has its perks. 

1. "Type A"s are some of the most punctual, disciplined, focused, and hardest-working individuals out there. There is no task they won't take on, challenge they won't face, or goal they can't set their minds to. They make great group partners, employees and event-planners. They willingly assume responsibility for things that would make others stressed because that's just who they are. 

2. "Type A"s usually end up successful because they know what they want and they chase it. There's not much else to be said about that - the "go getters" in the world have always been admired for their perseverance and determination. 

3. "Type A"s are good at problem-solving, which is helpful when someone is stuck in a tough situation and needs advice. These individuals love to listen, but more importantly, they love to help. They're more than happy to make a difference because it reinforces their purpose in the world. It helps them achieve the little things in life, such as helping a friend out, which contributes to their overall satisfaction and success. Who wouldn't want someone like this around?! 

To make a long story short, if you think you're "Type A," wear the label proudly. You're a valuable contribution to the world by being incredibly awesome. People will appreciate you for all of your strengths and will surely take advantage of your eagerness to tackle anything life throws your way. However, be aware of your short-comings because we all have them. Tone it down when necessary and most importantly, learn to unwind every once in a while so as to keep your sanity.