A Cure for the Chronically Late

Are you chronically late for everything? Somechildren by authority figures may also use lateness
people are fashionably late for everyas a way of rebelling. Â Late shows also don't
commitment- it doesn't matter what it is,like to wait for others because they have a fear
enjoyable or not. That is not very healthy forof having nothing to do. Allow yourself to be
both you and the people being affected by your10-15 minutes early for appointments. Bring a
lateness. One time too many and you'llnotebook or a good page turner in case you have
eventually lose the trust of others because theyto keep yourself occupied.
will think they can't rely on you. It will alsoÂ
cause you stress and anxiety because you areThose who are unorganized have trouble with
rushing to beat the clock. If a boss, friend, ortime management, therefore are unable to
significant other has ever confronted you on thiscalculate how much time they will need to get
topic then it is time to change your habits.ready. Estimate how much time you think it
Âwill take you to do each task and double it.Â
It is not too late to try to redeem yourselfYou might misplace your keys and waste more
before you lose someone or something verytime by searching for them so keep them in one
important to you. The negative effects canspot.  If you tend to forget certain things,
also be psychological because you are alwaysput a sticky note in a place where you'll see it
apologizing and lose your self esteem along thejust before you walk out the door.Â
way. You are probably aware of the fact thatÂ
you are always a latecomer but do you knowIt is important to identify the causes of this
why? There are certain personality traits thatperpetual cycle of self destruction. The
are associated with latecomers. See if you canpossible cures may seem trivial, but it takes true
identify with one or more of them.commitment and a willingness to change for the
Âbetter. By putting in a little effort, being on
People who like to take risks by leaving for theirtime will impress other people and make them
appointments at the lastest possible moment-feel important. Ultimately, this will only be
leaving no room for incidents that maybeneficial to you and make you feel more at
happen.  People who felt suppressed aspeace with yourself.