| Are you chronically late for everything? | | | | lateness as a way of rebelling.  Late shows |
| Some people are fashionably late for every | | | | also don't like to wait for others because |
| commitment- it doesn't matter what it is, | | | | they have a fear of having nothing to do. |
| enjoyable or not. That is not very healthy | | | | Allow yourself to be 10-15 minutes early for |
| for both you and the people being affected by | | | | appointments. Bring a notebook or a good |
| your lateness. One time too many and | | | | page turner in case you have to keep yourself |
| you'll eventually lose the trust of others | | | | occupied. |
| because they will think they can't rely on | | | | |
| you. It will also cause you stress and | | | |  |
| anxiety because you are rushing to beat the | | | | |
| clock. If a boss, friend, or significant | | | | Those who are unorganized have trouble with |
| other has ever confronted you on this topic | | | | time management, therefore are unable to |
| then it is time to change your habits. | | | | calculate how much time they will need to get |
| | | | ready. Estimate how much time you think it |
| Â | | | | will take you to do each task and double |
| | | | it. You might misplace your keys and waste |
| It is not too late to try to redeem yourself | | | | more time by searching for them so keep them |
| before you lose someone or something very | | | | in one spot.  If you tend to forget |
| important to you. The negative effects can | | | | certain things, put a sticky note in a place |
| also be psychological because you are always | | | | where you'll see it just before you walk out |
| apologizing and lose your self esteem along | | | | the door. |
| the way. You are probably aware of the | | | | |
| fact that you are always a latecomer but do | | | | Â |
| you know why? There are certain | | | | |
| personality traits that are associated with | | | | It is important to identify the causes of |
| latecomers. See if you can identify with | | | | this perpetual cycle of self destruction. |
| one or more of them. | | | | The possible cures may seem trivial, but it |
| | | | takes true commitment and a willingness to |
|  | | | | change for the better. By putting in a |
| | | | little effort, being on time will impress |
| People who like to take risks by leaving for | | | | other people and make them feel important. |
| their appointments at the lastest possible | | | | Ultimately, this will only be beneficial to |
| moment- leaving no room for incidents that | | | | you and make you feel more at peace with |
| may happen.  People who felt suppressed | | | | yourself. |
| as children by authority figures may also use | | | | |