Running Early: 6 Reasons Why You Should NEVER Be Late at Work
Learn about the company. Take note of deadlines. Be friendly with your coworkers. Dress professionally. There are several things to keep in mind in the office. Oftentimes, it can get overwhelming. Arguably, if there were anything you had to keep in mind, it is that you should never be late to work.
If you are ever running out of reasons to drag yourself out of bed in the morning, here are some reasons that might keep you motivated.
- Punctuality shows that you are professional
Being punctual is one of the most basic ways of showing professionalism. This habit shows that you are reliable. It prevents you from making up excuses to cover your inefficacy. Your workmates will know that they can depend on you to finish a job on time.On the other hand, chronic tardiness shows that you are irresponsible. Your boss will think of you as a lazy employee who cannot even exert enough effort to get up in the morning. For this reason, several managers assess their employees through this work ethic. More often than not, it is the employees who value time that get promoted to managerial positions. - Punctuality shows that you respect others
Being punctual is a sign of respect. You show that you respect other people when you respect their time. Think: There is a scheduled meeting, and it cannot start without everyone present. Having people wait for you shows that you could not care less about the priorities of other people. Everyone has a life to live. It is important to be considerate of others.Even on regular work days, punctuality is a must. Most employees are paid for their time"”if this is the case for you, then tardiness is practically stealing from your workplace and from the people who need to sacrifice their time to make up for yours. - Punctuality prevents further work-related stress
Your alarm goes off several times and you groggily get out of bed after the fourth snooze. At this point, you're already panicking and screaming at your housemate who is taking too long in the bathroom. You dress up in a hurry"”rummaging through your closet for a comfortable outfit that looks professional. In your rush, you leave all the rejected clothes lying on the floor.You get in your car and are, of course, met with the heaviest flow of traffic ever. Honking and cursing, you are at the peak of your stress. After what feels like forever, you finally arrive in the office, sweating and out of breath. You spend extra time fixing yourself in the bathroom because the morning hubbub had disheveled you.
Get the picture? When you are late, you start your morning already stressed. On the contrary, being early allows you breathing time. It prevents you from the anxiety of piling pending deadlines. In turn, punctuality encourages you to be more productive and have an overall better work performance. - Punctuality builds self-discipline
Not many people see this, but building the habit of punctuality also strengthens self-discipline. First of all, it forces you to organize your life to make way for scheduled appointments. Being on time does not just mean you have to be better at scrambling in the morning. It means you discipline yourself to go to bed when needed, so that you have enough energy to wake up early.Second of all, it encourages you to pay attention to details. With spare time in your hands, you have the pleasure to double check everything.
Finally, punctuality exercises your problem solving skills. When you are used to being on time, you will want to do everything to avoid running late. You will think of ways to beat the heavy traffic. You will constantly innovate your morning routine to have better time management. When an unforeseen emergency occurs, you practice racking your brain for solutions. - Punctuality prevents you from missing anything important
No one will ever be powerful enough to be waited on by every single human on the planet. Chances are, you will end up missing a lot of critical information when you are always late. Not valuing punctuality allows you to fall short on several opportunities.The thing is, tardiness does not only warrant you a one-time-big-time punishment. Once you miss out on something, you might find yourself trying to catch up regularly. On the other hand, punctuality gives you more opportunities to maximize your time. - Punctuality fosters good relationships
Punctuality not only conveys proper work ethic, it also shows good manners. It is one of the best traits that reflects politeness and consideration of others. Thus, punctuality allows you to build good relationships in the office"”simply because you avoid constantly getting on other people's nerves. When your colleagues see you as someone who is committed, disciplined, and respectful, they will want to be around you.Most likely, you already know how to become a punctual person. Make the effort to sleep earlier and dress up quicker. Stop scrolling in the morning, and jump out of bed if you have to. Fix your priorities. Give yourself ample time to go from place to place. Always remember that waiting is better than being waited on. If you are a busy person who cannot afford to wait idly, then prepare productive things you can do while waiting.
It is no doubt that punctuality is a key to success. Make this a habit, both in and out of the workplace, and see how it will positively affect your life.
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