If it were up to a Yellow, their days would be filled with fun. Unfortunately for them, life requires a lot of work, which isn’t always a hoot.

Although Yellows have absolutely fantastic strengths, they also have limitations to work on. Some of their limitations that may prevent them from successfully fulfilling the work required by life include their lack of commitment, their disorganization and their undisciplined nature.

If you’re a Yellow who struggles with any of the above, have no fear! This article will give you tips to manage your time and combat these limitations.

Yellows are uncommitted:

Yellows would rather take the easy road through life. Yellows start more projects than anyone else because of their enthusiasm. However, because they are uncommitted, they successfully complete the fewest projects. To be committed, one must be constantly dedicated, which is too much for a Yellow to handle. Take a look at some ideas below to combat this limitation.

Time management tips to help Yellows become committed:

• Set achievable “time bits” where you focus on a specific task for a specific amount of time and reward yourself for sticking to it. For example, commit to focusing on one task at work for 1 hour without checking your phone, and then treat yourself to your favorite vending machine snack if you do it.
• Commit to the bigger picture. Create a long-term plan of substance and seek specific activities you can complete to make it a reality. So if your long-term plan is to lose 30 pounds and keep the weight off, try committing to 30 minutes of daily exercise and only two “treats” per week.

Yellows are disorganized:

Yellows’ lives are filled with clutter. It takes organization and effort to get rid of clutter. And, for the most part, Yellows don’t get immediate satisfaction from addressing the clutter in their lives. They are able to sort through it when they have to, but they accommodate chaos easily, which the other colors don’t enjoy.

Time management tips to help Yellows become organized:

• Do a little planning up front so you get it right the first time. Rather than “winging” a project at work, try making an execution plan so you don’t waste time hoping it goes well.
• Set and prioritize specific goals every day. It may be helpful to find an organization app that works well for you. Then you can put your most important to-dos at the top of the list and the lesser important ones lower. It may be satisfying to check them off the list!

Yellows are undisciplined:

Power does not interest Yellows, but even if it did, they don’t have the discipline it takes to solve challenging problems. They get so frustrated by day-to-day activities they find boring, such as paying bills or grocery shopping, that they lose concentration and wrack their brains for how they can escape doing those activities.

Time management tips to help Yellows become disciplined:

• Focus on what is necessary rather than what is fun. Quality requires both.
• Balance undemanding creativity with focused commitments. Try sketching, writing in your journal or playing music during your lunch break. These creative outlets may dually serve as a productive use of your time and a “brain break” so you’re more rested when you get back to your focused commitments at work.

For the Yellows who made it to the end of this article — all three of you 😉 — hopefully these tips help! If you didn’t make it to the end of this article, don’t worry, a Red will probably be pinning these tips to your cubicle soon.

— The Color Code Team