9 Ways to Never Be Late Again

[Michele]

The Dumb Little Man website has a good article with tips on how to never be late again. Here's the 9 main points:

1. The first step is acceptance. Admit you have a problem and enlist help.
2. Surround yourself with clocks (not just the one on your cell phone).
3. Bring something to read or occupy you, so if you arrive early, you don’t feel like you’re “wasting time.”
4. Give yourself a handicap. If you’re a bad estimator, double the time you think it will take to get there.
5. If you’ve never been where you’re going, look up directions beforehand (not at the time you’re supposed to be walking out the door).
6. Before you accept invitations for engagements, ask yourself if you really can, or want to, attend. If you’re hesitant, perhaps it’s better to politely decline than rudely arrive late.
7. Don’t try to do too much. Keep a detailed schedule and don’t be distracted by tasks not on it.
8. Fine yourself a dollar (to your piggy bank) for every minute you’re late.
9. Hypnosis. Hey, it can’t hurt, right?

Read the article for full details and further tips:
9 Ways to Never Be Late Again - by Dumb Little Man

[andrepitt77]

Hello michele.......!!
There are three things that remind me of my father’s car: the Beach Boys, ChapStick, and a clock that is intentionally ten minutes fast.

[terry]

I love the Beach Boys. Many years ago they performed after a Cincinnati Reds Game. It was awesome. The audience was so into it that they played an extra hour for the fans.
Terry Currie

[pstorageo]

you can use a cell phone allowing you to add task, not just an alarm! but a task where a message screen will help you remember the exact task you have for this time!

[KylieM]

I like the task option too, but I also love using my cell phone calendar for birthday reminders. It means I'm never late with my birthday wishes (and it's always nice to be the first person to wish your friend or relative a happy day!).