Being on time, being late reflects a specific type of procrastination, namely a delay, and moving
ourselves from one place to another by a deadline for these principles.
If you want to improve your factuality, be realistic about the time required time, how long it actually
takes to reach your destination.
Be sure to factor in time for incidentals, like saying goodbye to your family and give yourself a buffer
for that and expected, for example, traffic delays so you don't underestimate the actual time required
count backward from when you need to be there.
Calculate when you need to leave based on how long it takes to reach your destination.
For example, if you need to arrive by six p.m. and it takes 45 minutes, including your buffer blood
to leave no letter, no later than five p.m., set an alarm with enough time to avoid being late.
Avoid losing track of time by setting a reminder which can also help you relax, since you know you
will be prompted when it's time to go.
Be careful about setting your clock or watch ahead to help you be on time.
This is strategy often backfires because we know our watch is fast and we can end up disregarding disregarding
it altogether.
Avoid starting an activity close to time to be aware of trying to squeeze in one more activity before
leaving for your destination.
Even if you think it will take just a minute, there is a good chance it will take more time than you
have and it end up making you late and bring things to do it in case you're early.
If you're afraid of being early and then wasting time with nothing to do, bring a book or some other
enjoyable or productive way to pass the time.
If you're early, combine these strategies with other CBT principles to maximize your chances of being
on time.
For example, use this the cognitive technique of reminding yourself how much nicer it is to see your
GP estimating that you will arrive five minutes earlier versus five minutes late.