How to Stop Being Late

Getting to work at the last minute can definitely be a heart-pounding experience. If you're constantly late, it can also be a job-ending experience. You need to learn how to arrive at work or any other function on time. Follow these simple instructions you to be punctual.

Instructions

1. Assume everything is going to take twice as long as you think it will. If you're easily sidetracked than it's a good idea to start preparing a lot earlier than most people would.

2. Schedule your events into a palm pilot, calendar or planner. Whatever system you prefer to use just make sure that you schedule your events and refer to your calendar regularly to avoid any last minute rush to a forgotten appointment.

3. Choose your priorities. If there are two things you feel you really have to do then decide which is most important and do it. It is better to be on time for one event than to be late for two.

4. Be completely honest with yourself. If you don't think you can make it to something on time, then don't volunteer or schedule yourself to be there. Be honest with yourself and realistic when scheduling your commitments.

5. Go to bed on time. If you have to be at work early then don't stay up all night. You are setting yourself up for failure. Set a schedule and stick to it so you get plenty of rest and you're able to get to work on time.