Are you always late?
Tired of it and want to change?
This post will show you exactly how to stop being late all the time!
I’m digging in and laying out specific strategies to help you start being on time, even if this is a big issue for you!
I’ll show you exactly how to break your cycle of lateness. Read on, my friend!
Start Being Realistic
I’ve found that with professional women, who are educated and smart (that’s you there, babe!), there’s a tendency to think that they can do it all. I like to call this Super Woman Syndrome.
And this type of thinking leads to Super Women trying to do more than time can really allow for, causing them to be always late.
Truth is, you probably can do it all, but not all at once! Sorry to be the pin in your balloon, but it’s true.
Here’s the deal, managing multiple different obligations and commitments requires not only good decision making, but being realistic.
And being realistic means not habitually underestimating how long tasks will take.
My strategies for busting the always late cycle are:
On Time Strategy Number 1: Track your Time
Start keeping track of your time.
You gotta know where you’re spending your time.
And what’s even more important, make sure to look at how long tasks actually took to complete versus how long you thought it would take.
Maybe even write this info down in a simple chart entitled: Super Woman Time versus Reality Time.
Once you see the time difference, make an adjustment where needed to allow for enough time to complete the task in Reality Time.
Then you’ll be able to accurately schedule out your day.
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On Time Strategy Number 2: Be Honest (for real)
Be honest with yourself about why you are always late.
Is is time under estimation?
Lack of preparation?
Some other reason?
Once you have identified a reason for why you are late, you’ll see the answer for how to change.
For example, if you’re late getting out the door in the morning because you’re rushing around, then do this:
Get as much done the night before as possible – clothes, accessories, hairstyle and breakfast options chosen and laid out.
If you can’t see the answer, then maybe you aren’t really being honest with yourself about the reasons for your lateness.
You have to get real to realize any change at all.
On Time Strategy Number 3: Set your Own Deadline
Aim to not just be on time, but to be early with all deadlines.
Crazy concept, I know because you have such a deal with being on time for things.
But this way, even if you blow your own early deadline, you’ll meet the true deadline. Ahhhh.
You have to start being accountable for yourself.
Just think of what that will feel like: To not be late anymore. Bliss, right?
On Time Strategy Number 4: Develop New Habits
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Over to you!
Use these strategies to stop being late:
- Track your time
- Be realistic
- Set deadlines and stay accountable to yourself
- Develop new habits
Have another tested tried-and-true method for how to stop being late all the time?
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