Punctuality is the foundation of any good relationship, whether that is your boss, a friend, family, or anyone you care about. Forming a solid connection creates a ripple effect of happiness through the good times and the strength to work through the bad. Not only that, being punctual can only result in positivity.
Constantly running late to things makes anyone not able to think straight. If you give yourself some extra time to get from point A to point B, you make the "what ifs" disappear. You won't need to stress out about making up excuses as to why you're late.
To be at a place on time means you have to plan ahead—how long it will take for you to get ready, travel, and settle in to calm down. No one wants to start the day with an apology. If you're unprepared, then why should the person even want to work with you? When you always show up on time, people can trust you to be there, so they don't waste their time either. They will want to keep working with you, and both you and the other person can benefit from the trust you build. If there ever comes a time when you happen to have a serious emergency, the trust you've built will let the other party know that it absolutely wasn't something that could've been rescheduled.
Someone who trusts you can also rely on you, same as you might want someone whom you can depend on in a time of need. Arriving 5 minutes early every time can make someone feel instantly valued and would want to have you around. On the flip side, if you're always late, then they will eventually feel like you're stealing their most precious thing from them.
If you want others to respect you, you have to respect them first. Being on time is the simplest way to show it. It tells them that their time is as valuable as yours, that you care about what's important to them. Don't shoot yourself in the foot; show up on time and make everyone—including you—happy.
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