Some folks get their daily cardio by running late to meetings. While persistent tardiness may appear unpleasant, time management is typically founded on something psychological, such as a fear of downtime.
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Luckily, there are easy behaviors you can acquire or alter to become that person who arrives early and finishes work on time. Here are nine behaviors of the mysteriously punctual.
They Get Up When It’s Time
The first thing you can put off is waking up. Resetting your alarm or mistakenly turning off your alarm can postpone getting out of bed for up to 30 minutes. Put your alarm far away. Moving out of bed to silence your alarm is a certain way to get out—and stay out.
Dinner-Breakfast
Everyone is harried in the morning. Hyper-organized, punctual folks plan their mornings before going to bed. Their shoes and wallet are by the door, and the coffee pot is ready to brew. Some even plan their attire the night before. A morning routine map saves you five minutes searching for your keys and gets you out the door on time.
They Finish On Time
People who are late often get caught up in activities. Time-conscious people, on the other hand, plan their work ahead of time and know-how long to spend on each job before moving on. It will be easier to finish if you know how long it will take. So, if your watch is broken get it sorted with Fast-Fix.
They Spot And Rectify Patterns
Keep a spare charger at work or in your car if you’re continually running back inside for it. If you’re always looking for your sunglasses, start leaving them near the door. Timely people know how to stay on time.
They enjoy rest.
Part of the psychology of lateness is a fear of waiting or being idle. The prospect of sitting in a doctor’s lobby makes people who are continuously behind nervous. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up on emails or read that book you’ve been meaning to read. Having a “to-do” list keeps you feeling productive.
They Plan For Overflow Time
That office woman who is always on time and whose hair seems impervious to damp would have enormous gaps in her day and meetings between them. This buffer period is vital for dealing with unexpected events that may disrupt your plans. Block out time in the morning and afternoon to catch up on tasks and deal with unexpected situations.
They’ve Mastered Calculation
Timely people plan ahead. They plan their days down to the minute, including elevator, walking, traffic, and weather, so they are rarely late. If you haven’t gotten there yet, plan three days of regular tasks. Time yourself getting out of bed, into your office, and back to your desk, including a stop at the coffee machine. You’ll soon be a time master.
They Know When They Work Best
They know the best times for particular activities. Save your finest thoughts for the morning. By planning your day, you avoid burnout or getting lured into the Web while your brain recovers from meetings.
If you want to start being on time and being able to manage it better, these habits will help. Do you know any others that you add to the comments?
