If you're perpetually late, it may help you to keep track of what's making you late. Figure out if you're late due to psychological reasons or processing errors. Ask yourself if you are always late by the same amount of time. If you are, your problem is probably psychological. If the time varies, it's probably organizational. Spend a minute at the end of the day taking notes on your lateness. What were you late to? What were you doing that prevented you from arriving on time? What feelings were you having? Make note of any worries you had, or any times you got stuck. Consider any errors you made in your calculations. When you've done this for a week or two, look over your notes. Do you see any patterns? Do you stress intensely about things you feel you can't do, don't want to do, or can't find the resources to do? Does this lead you to cancel events, or arrive so late they can't really take place? If you suspect this is the case, talk to a counselor about your anxiety. You may find talk therapy or medication to be helpful. If you're insecure about your importance to others, you may arrive late to prove your own necessity. Ask yourself if being late make you feel needed. Do you feel superior because others must wait? Does being late help you feel assured of another person's love for you? Does making people wait for you serve as a way of confirming that they're willing to sacrifice their time and presence for your sake? If this is the case, you might want to talk to a psychologist about improving your self esteem. You may arrive late because you genuinely struggle with spatial and temporal calculations. You may have a processing disorder, or an attention disorder like ADD or ADHD. If this is your issue, you may underestimate the time you need. Try timing your regular trips so that you have an actual estimate available to you. If you're going somewhere new, look it up on an app like Google Maps first. Pad your time. Even if you look up the distance, you may need extra time, especially if you get lost on the way.
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One-sentence summary -- Pinpoint why you're a perpetually late person. Look at your anxiety. Ask yourself if you're arriving late to test others. Identify processing failures.

Intranasal steroids, such as fluticasone (Flonase) and triamcinolone (Nasacort), which is now available over-the-counter, work by reducing inflammation in the nose. Nasal steroid spray has the benefit of having no major side effects like those caused by many oral decongestants and antihistamines, such as drowsiness and dry mouth. Note, however, that it takes a few days for the steroid to build up to its full effect; this means that you will not experience immediate relief. If you're using Flonase, the typical dosage is one spray per nostril twice daily. There are also other nasal steroids available with a prescription, such as mometasone Furoate (Nasonex). Potential side effects include indigestion, nausea, and headaches. New guidelines have suggested that intranasal steroids should be the first line of treatment for sinus congestion. Some people find antihistamines useful, particularly in longer-lasting occurrences of sinus infections, because they can ease nasal congestion. Oral antihistamines include diphenhydramine (Benadryl), cetirizine (Zyrtec) and Loratadine (Claritin). Note, however, that some older antihistamines can have serious side effects for the sinuses, including the drying up of the mucous membranes of the nasal tissue and thickening the secretions, and can also cause drowsiness. Take 25 milligrams of Benadryl every eight hours as needed for congestion. This drug may prove difficult to tolerate due to its side effects of drowsiness and "fogginess." Take 10 mg of Zyrtec once daily. Children older than six years of age may take this as well, in doses of 5-10 mg per day, depending on weight. Consult the instructions. This medication may cause some drowsiness. Take 10 mg of Claritin once daily. Second generation antihistamines such as this one have a much improved side effect profile and are less likely to cause drowsiness. You could also try a prescription antihistamine nasal spray such as azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) or olopatadine hydrochloride (Patanase). Using an over-the-counter decongestant or medication can help relieve pressure in your sinuses by unblocking the nasal passages. You can get them in the form of nasal sprays or as oral medication and they can be purchased at most pharmacies. Consult your doctor before using any nasal decongestant sprays or oral decongestants and always be sure to follow any instructions on the label. Nasal decongestant sprays should not be used for more than 3 days at a time. Longer term use has been linked to "rebound" swelling of the nasal passages. Oral decongestants, such as Sudafed or Bronkaid pills, however, can be used for up to two weeks without supervision by a physician. While the "rebound" swelling is less common with oral decongestants, some people experience palpitations or a rise in blood pressure. Avoid nasal sprays containing zinc. These have been linked to permanent loss of the sense of smell (though this is rare).
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One-sentence summary -- Use a nasal steroid spray. Take antihistamines. Use decongestants.

The heads of your screws should be flush with your grip tape. If your screw heads are sticking out, then it will make it harder to perform tricks and maneuver. If your screws aren't flush, screw each one further down. Don't go too far so as to risk cracking the wood of the deck.
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Make sure that your grip tape and screws are even.