A person who values his own and others' time cannot afford to be late. Regardless of the importance of an upcoming meeting or event, you need to calculate your capabilities so as to arrive at the place on time. To do this, you should consider the factors that affect your punctuality.
Necessary
- - clock;
- - diary;
- - pen;
- - telephone.
Instructions
Step 1
If the main reason for regular lateness is excessive workload, learn how to clearly, literally in minutes, plan your working day or week. Write down in detail all the important meetings and events that you must attend. Please note that it will take you some time to get from one place to another. Analyze your upcoming meeting schedule on a daily basis. Use the email reminder function on your mobile phone. This will significantly reduce the risk of being late and the likelihood of accidentally forgetting about an important event.
Step 2
You can avoid being late by adding 10-15 minutes to the plan to the time you expect to spend on negotiations or travel. This small margin will significantly increase the chances of arriving at your destination on time, despite the hitch.
Step 3
Organize your fees correctly. Prepare clothes, shoes and necessary documents in the evening. Try to think over the details of waking up and breakfast in advance so as not to waste precious minutes in the morning. For the same reason, do not check your email before leaving, especially if you may be sitting in front of the computer, forgetting about the time. Remember to replenish your car's gas tank in a timely manner, so as not to be late for an important meeting while standing in line for a gas station.
Step 4
There is one trick that makes a person be more agile. To be in time for work or school on time, move the clock forward 10-15 minutes. This will keep you on your toes and make you pack much faster.
Step 5
A system of rewards and punishments will help to develop punctuality. However, this method is effective for people with willpower and a fairly high level of self-control. For example, every time you arrive late for work, do a general cleaning of your room. A week spent on time is rewarded with a trip to the cinema or bowling. Gradually, you will get involved in the regime and stop being late, and the need for such motivation will disappear.
