I found that Zimbardo’s theory on how time management can have an effect our lives at even at a young age. Quite interesting, with the examples from children making decision on whether or not to eat the marshmallow or wait, could be a precursor for how we as individuals would approach life. His evaluation of how individuals approach time of living in the past, the present and the looking to future. This theory does have so interesting merits on how individual mindset can be as they face a situation. The outcome of the situation can have deciding factor on how he/she would ultimately be a reflection of how they view their lives. The argument that Zimbardo made about individuals that lives in the past tense or reflects to their past negative experiences can present symptoms such as trauma, guilt, depression and want to express actions of retaliation and revenge toward others. …show more content…
For example, individuals that are future oriented are self conscious about their health and achieving the goals that have set out for themselves. As an individual the focus on the future, I focus my efforts to accomplish my long-term goals. The mindset of individuals with future focus is more on what they well accomplish or well be in their lives in the future, and focusing on those rewards. They are less focused on what is a benefit to himself or herself right now or living in the moment type of time management. Then you are in a present type of time management you focus is on what is happens to yourself currently with no concern about the future. This limits yourself to being prepared to future situations that can have a impact on your life. That is more of enjoy life for the moment outlook on life, with a mindset that the future is not something we can know or prepare