Always Late Dont Let It Hurt Your Job Search

Always Late Dont Let It Hurt Your Job SearchAlways Late Dont Let It Hurt Your Job Search6It turns out that your chronic lateness may not be your fault. In a recent story called This Is Why Youre Late All the Time (And What to Do About It), it was revealed that lateness might not be a sign of some innate sense of superiority. It might just be that you were born that way.Author Diana DeLonzor has conducted studies about people who perpetually zustrom late, and her findings are surprising. Whereas most people assume that late people dont care about their lateness, most late people actually seriously dislike being late, but cannot seem to do anything to change it because its an in-born trait.And if you thought lateness rears its head in adulthood, think again. DeLonzor discovered that lateness starts in early childhood. Certain traits- such as low self-control, anxiety issues, and even thrill-seeking- are all linked towards the tendency to groe nachfrage late. While some people like the idea of having a ton to do and having to finish it all ASAP, there are others who consistently over-schedule themselves to the point of running late.No matter if you have a hard time guesstimating how long it will take to complete a task or if you blame your lateness on everyone but yourself, there are ways to tame your tardiness. Heres howBe realistic.You think you can answer 27 emails, organize your master closet, and get in a 60-minute workout- all before breakfast. Instead, decide how long it will take to do something- and then double the time. Its also a good idea to remove any extra items from your to-do list. That way, you will feel a sense of accomplishment without feeling overwhelmed.Make a list.Being late is stressful. So change your attitude about lateness- permanently. Write down all the good things that come with being on time, such as arriving to your job interview ahead of time, relaxed and ready to win over that prospective boss. Being mindful of the positives can he lp motivate you to be on time.Turn back time. If you still find yourself running late all the time, you need to readjust your schedule- and the way you view time. For example, if you have a job interview at 230 p.m., tell yourself that its for 200 p.m. (Or earlier, depending on how late you typically run) By tricking your brain into thinking that your appointments are earlier than they actually are, youll ensure that youre going to arrive on time- all the time.Lateness may be a pre-determined trait, but it doesnt mean that youre destined to always be late. By making modifications to your schedule and your mindset, youll ensure that your life- and your job search- always run smoothly. And on time.Readers, do you feel like youre always late? Has it affected your job search at all? Let us know about your experiences (and what youve done, if anything, to conquer your lateness) in the comments section below