Punctuality… How many times have we been
late for appointments/meetings/gatherings?
I am pretty sure that all of us are guilty
of being late. Sometimes not following the scheduled time is so common that we
purposely arrive late as we know that most will not come on time. Since, we
will have to wait, why get ready later.
The value of punctuality is getting rarer each
day.
Time is not
as treasured today as it was in the past. We are able to take time much more
lightly now due to advancements of the world. Phones enable us to communicate a
lot faster, cars reduce our transportation time, we now have flexible working
hours, and even the capacity of freezing reproductive cells. There is a lot more flexibility around time
and that actually gives us a lot more time than our ancestors used to have.
Hence, now
the one who values time and has the trait of punctuality seems to be labelled
as the uptight one.
However, we all know that in when someone
is punctual, it shows a lot. It shows one’s
respect for others, integrity, dependability and discipline. In our hearts, we
definitely appreciate and value a punctual person more than a person who does not arrive on time.
Instead, of going with the flow of lateness, why not make a difference
and decide to be that punctual someone whom is admired and loved.
3 steps to be a punctual person
Value Time
Think bigger, our time on earth will
eventually come to an end. Time cannot be controlled; we don’t know how much
time we will have. Precisely because of its uncertainty, the more important it
is. Treasure every second on earth and use it as wisely and effectively as possible.
Treasure the freedom to organise your time
When you start to organise and manage your
time to be punctual, you start to feel that instead of time controlling you,
you are controlling time instead. This control gives us a sense of
satisfaction. And it is with punctuality that you get to savour the sweetness
of freedom.
Expect the “unexpected”
Unfortunately, 90% of the time, things do not
go according to plans. Always be prepared to face an unexpected situation.
Instead of just being on time, go an extra mile of arriving early, getting
ready the night before, set multiple alarm clocks.
Punctuality
is something that should be expected and normal again. Every little effort
counts, be that special punctual person that creates a difference in the
society TODAY!
"Having the simplest punctuality, create Legends"