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If the phrase \u201ctime-tracking\u201d gives you an immediate sense of relief and calm, it\u2019s because you enjoy order, structure, and maybe even a few rules and regulations. You\u2019re most likely a type A personality (or a \u201c3\u201d or \u201c1\u201d on the enneagram<\/a>).<\/p>\n On the other hand, if \u201ctime-tracking\u201d makes you cringe, it might be because time management makes you feel a little constrained. You\u2019re probably a type B (or a \u201c7\u201d or \u201c9\u201d on the enneagram).<\/p>\n In any case, type A and type B personalities will certainly approach time-tracking with a different set of ideas, emotions, and expectations. That doesn\u2019t, however, mean that time-tracking – whether used for your personal or professional life – is right for one type and not the other. When wielded correctly, time-tracking can be used by any personality type to achieve great outcomes. <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span> These include increased productivity and efficiency, more goals reached, and ultimately, a more effective professional life (and higher income<\/a>).<\/p>\n And who doesn\u2019t want that?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n If you identify as a type A or you\u2019re simply a super-structured person, you probably relate to the following:<\/p>\n Bottom line: You like getting stuff done.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how you might use time-tracking to achieve even more.<\/p>\n Chances are, type A personalities<\/a> are already setting goals – both short-term and long-term – to help them make progress and feel productive.<\/p>\n But even the highest-achieving type can have trouble reaching all<\/em> of their goals…especially when dealing with frequent distractions, task-juggling, or multiple responsibilities at work.<\/p>\n Time-tracking can help type A personalities get a higher rate of goal completion by giving them the tools to stay accountable.<\/p>\n For example, at the beginning of each work day, type A\u2019s might want to set three major goals. Let\u2019s say those include: a) finish pricing proposal for Client A, b) edit blog article for Client B, and c) create an email newsletter for Client C. Using automatic time-tracking<\/a>, this type A personality can take a look at what was accomplished.<\/p>\n By looking at their \u201cReview\u201d tab on Timing, they can look at how long each goal took, and why they might have gotten distracted from completing those goals throughout the day. Here\u2019s what the \u201cReview\u201d tab looks like, shown below.<\/p>\n Type A personalities generally value linear progress. They like to measure improvement and see how they\u2019re evolving and developing as a professional.<\/p>\n Automatic time-tracking with Timing gives type A personalities the ability to check their progress over time, whether that\u2019s over a week, a month, a quarter, or even a year. By using their \u201cOverview\u201d tab, they can adjust \u201cToday\u201d to pretty much any desired time frame, and then check:<\/p>\n Ultimately, Timing\u2019s \u201cOverview\u201d gives Type A\u2019s the insight they need to answer the question: Am I getting better?<\/p>\n Finally, type A personalities typically love<\/em> details – and automatic time-tracking with Timing can help them to generate highly detailed reports on their personal time usage.<\/p>\n By going to the \u201cReports\u201d tab in Timing, type A\u2019s can adjust settings to:<\/p>\n Whether type A\u2019s use these reports simply for personal usage, or for client invoicing, Timing gives them the tools they need to produce concrete, detailed evidence of their oh-so-impressive time usage.<\/p>\n If you identify as a type B or you\u2019re simply a more go-with-the-flow, freethinking person, then you probably relate to the following:<\/p>\n In any case, you\u2019re a bit more laid-back than your type A counterparts – but that doesn\u2019t make you any less driven.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how you might use time-tracking to help you stay in the flow without falling out of the guardrails.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the good news about automated time-tracking for type B personalities: it can help you \u201cdo you\u201d and still stay organized and get detailed insight into your time usage. That\u2019s because it does all of the administrative heavy-lifting. You can keep producing and creating for clients without worrying about the nitpicky details (or dealing with start and stop timers).<\/p>\n To help Timing work for you, however, you\u2019ll need to take this one valuable step: create Projects to automate categorization of your time usage. \u201cProjects\u201d can refer to specific clients or longer-term projects – any kind of category that would be most helpful for tracking your time.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to do that:<\/p>\n The result? Timing automatically categorizes the time you spend on various clients and projects without you lifting a finger.<\/p>\n Type B personality types may find themselves \u201cebbing and flowing\u201d in their time usage – especially if they\u2019re involved in more creative work. It\u2019s helpful to know exactly when they\u2019re most (or least) productive, so that they can plan their workdays accordingly to get into that elusive \u201cstate of flow.\u201d<\/p>\n To assess their personal levels of activity and\/or productivity, type B\u2019s can go to their \u201cOverview\u201d tab, where they\u2019ll find a nifty bar chart showing when they were most\/least productive\/active.<\/p>\n Using this insight, they can plan to take breaks<\/a> when they\u2019re not very productive and\/or active, and plan on setting aside time to focus when they\u2019re most likely to slay their goals. The result? A plan that makes the most of that \u201cfree flowing\u201d state of mind for type B\u2019s.<\/p>\n Type B personalities don\u2019t always love administrative details – even when it involves getting paid. But to get paid, you\u2019ve got to invoice clients (duh).<\/p>\n To easily invoice clients, Type B\u2019s can use Timing\u2019s \u201cReports\u201d feature to generate detailed reports with just a couple of setting adjustments (as described above). Depending on the needs of their clients, Type B\u2019s can then export the reports in the format of their choice. Attach pricing to the report, attach it to an email, and voila<\/em> – invoicing is done, no counting hours necessary.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re type A, type B, or somewhere along the spectrum, automatic time-tracking can be an invaluable tool for helping you to achieve your goals, glean powerful insight, and improve your personal time management. At the end of the day, it\u2019s not about which personality type achieves more; it\u2019s about embracing your individual quirks and preferences to design a working schedule that works for you. To try Timing for free for 14 days, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
Time-Tracking for Type A Personalities<\/h2>\n
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Set Goals & Stay Accountable to Them<\/h3>\n
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Generate Detailed Reports<\/h3>\n
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Time-Tracking for Type B Personalities<\/h2>\n
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Create Projects for More Detailed Insight<\/h3>\n
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Check Peak Productivity & Activity<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nInvoice Clients<\/h3>\n
Timing – Ideal for Every Personality Type<\/h2>\n
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