It’s 5:45 pm and your sisters Bridal Shower starts at 6:00
pm. You are 30 minutes away and you still need to set-up the party favors.
Obviously you are going to be late and guests are going to arrive to an
incomplete room. You are probably going to speed, and have rushed thoughts, as
anxiety floods through every part of your body. Well don’t! Don’t speed; don’t
rush, in fact pace yourself. You are already late, and if you are calm and
collected your task will be a lot easier to handle. While you are on the road
think of alternate ways to present and distribute those party favors. Plan A
has been nixed.
We all have arrived a little late for a party, meeting,
concert, sporting events, work, or even a wedding. Some of us have excuses, and
some of us have poor habits that lead us to being late all of the time. Being
late provides a picture of the person you are. Even if the painting is distorted,
it can affect your life, as well as cause you to miss out on some special
moments. This blog is not advocating being late, but rather provides some tools
on how to handle being late.
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Arriving a few hours later to your
destination will have you relaxed and ready to enjoy your vacation.
Are you late to events or work often? I used to set my clock
a half of an hour early to leave out on time for work. I did not fool myself, and
doing so did not make me a half of an hour early. The truth is I dreaded going
to work, so it was hard for me to move at the right pace. This place was a part
of the foundation that helped to secure my livelihood, so until I found another
avenue of employment I had to adjust and reinvent how I used my time. Find
something you like to do, and do it a few hours before your shift. I love
online shopping and writing, so I would conduct this activity to produce
positive vibes before I left for work. Actively engaging in positive activities
before work relaxed me, and made me more focused and aware of the time.
Time is something you can never give back, so you must use
it wisely. Be prepared for events that are previously
planned by envisioning what you
will wear, your drive with and without traffic, and what time you would like to
arrive. Be aware of what time an event starts so you can leave in a comfortable
amount of time. If you are someone who people look forward to seeing at an
event, then don’t disappoint! Down time is another reason why people don’t
arrive on time. Instead of arriving late to avoid downtime, arrive on time and bring
a quick task you can complete. I often bring my daily planner and check it. A
lot of people use their cell phones to past time. Whatever your task or
destination is, being late should not be a part of your legacy. If you must be
late be graceful, smile, and make no excuses.