Harold Taylor, our expert time management columnist, shares six secrets on how to be on time.
Punctuality is a problem for many people.
When you are late for appointments, meetings or work itself, you show a lack of respect for other people's time as well as your own. Being late in paying bills can be costly and being late socially can strain relationships. So you are justified in being frustrated with yourself. You are also correct in assuming it is a sign of disorganization. But getting organized is primarily an exercise in self-discipline.