Today we will dive a little bit into psychology and talk about punctuality. Here are some Useful tips to help you to be on time and losing the unhealthy habit of being late
Punctuality is an excellent and value attribute; being punctual is important because it indicates:
That you are polite
By being punctual, we are respecting others and assuming that their time counts as much as ours. Making everyone have to be always waiting for you because you are unpunctual is to show no interest, respect, and consideration for the rest. It can be understood as a sign of superiority. So try to be punctual with your co-workers, friends, and family. Otherwise, in the end, they won't count on you to make plans.
That you are disciplined
When we take on a responsibility, we must be willing to fulfill our obligations, whether attending a job interview at a specific time or simply having a coffee with our best friend.
That you are orderly
Never being on time means failing to accomplish our tasks and demonstrate disorder in our routine. However, a punctual person can organize their time and perform everything better and more efficiently than those who live against the clock.
That you are reliable
Suppose you have a boss who has constantly check when you arrive at the office because you never make it on time... not the best way to make him trust you. Being punctual will help you gain the respect and trust of your bosses, colleagues, and friends since you will have proven that you are worthy of it.
As you have seen, we can't underestimate the importance of punctuality. But what if you are unpunctual out of habit? You've probably already realized that it brings a myriad of difficulties: anger with those who are waiting for you, last-minute rushing, reprimands from teachers and co-workers... and if you don't try to change the situation, we assure you that the problems will only get worse.
Remember: being late is wrong
The first step to lose the habit of being late is to accept that lateness is not a virtue but quite the opposite: it is a defect and a big one. Being late is a disrespectful attitude towards those around.
Ask yourself why you do it
What the reason for your unpunctuality? Analyze it. Discovering what leads you to be unpunctual is fundamental to be able to change that attitude. For example, if you procrastinate too much in the morning before leaving, try to make everything ready the day before. If you sleep late at night because you get distracted by the computer or television more than you should, set a time limit to which you will allow yourself to go... and you will be able to correct this behavior.
Plan your time
A correct organization of your time will help you not forget anything and accomplish all your pending tasks. Planning is one of the most effective ways to succeed in everything you undertake. Although it may seem tedious, try to organize your week in a schedule: everything, you have to do according to your time. You will see that organizing your days will help you accomplish everything, and, besides, you will probably even end up having time left over.
Turn ahead your clock
The last one is the most used by unpunctual people to be on time. It consists of changing the time on all clocks: set it 15 or 20 minutes ahead and stick to that schedule from now on (no need to think that you have that extra time). Adapt to the time of your clocks as if it were the time of the rest of the world. This method will help you become a punctual person.
Now that you understand the importance of punctuality, you already know: apply these tips in your day and don't be late for any commitment ever again. You'll see that it's worth it!
