There are many different personality traits that characterize me as a person. The way I act and react to different situations is what separates me from others and makes me an individual. Some of these traits I feel are positive, while others I feel I could do without.

            One of my favorite personality traits is my laid back, easy going manner. I feel like I am able to take what life throws at me without feeling too overwhelmed to the point where it paralyzes me. Even when I am faced with difficult tasks or trying times, I have always been able to go with the flow and end up in a positive place afterwards. This laid back manner has kept me from having the panic attacks and fits of anxiety I frequently observe in those around me, and in a way it keeps me more productive since I do not waste time worrying about something when I can take care of it. I often hear about situations where people spend more time worrying about how difficult an assignment will be than actually working on the assignment. I believe that my laid back nature has also caused my life to be much more enjoyable in general. Instead of getting negative feelings about situations I merely go on my way and take enjoyment from whatever I can. Since I do not have stressful feelings to reflect on I feel like past experiences have been much more positive.

            On the flipside however, I have some traits that I feel are not very positive for me overall. I would have to say that my worst personality trait is also one of my most well known. I have been a procrastinator for as long as I can remember, following the motto “do not do today what can be put off for tomorrow” like a mantra. It seems that all the time I save on difficult tasks by not stressing about them is balanced out and even outweighed by the time I simply put off because I do not really feel like working on them. I know this is a trait that can prove detrimental once I get into the real world where jobs will be counting on me completing my assignments on time, and any excuses I have will not be met well. Getting fired is not something I would find enjoyable, especially when I have to financially support myself, so I feel this is the trait that demands the most immediate help. Unfortunately old habits die hard, and procrastination is hard to shake. While I have many traits that define me as a person, I am hoping this is one trait I will be able to drop to create a new, more positive definition of who I am.