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7 Tips to Get You Where You’re
Going--on Time
by Maria Gracia
Are you always wondering why your family and
friends are always on time, and you're always late--
no matter what the event? If so, here are 7 tips to
get you where you're going so you arrive in plenty
of time.
BE PREPARED AHEAD OF TIME. At least 24
hours prior to the time you must leave your home or office, make a list
of everything you must do before you leave. Make sure you have
enough gas in the car. Go to the ATM or bank and get the pocket
money you'll need. Put your briefcase or purse right near the door.
Gather what you're going to wear, so you can simply grab everything
and get dressed quickly. Jot yourself any reminders on a Post-it note
and stick it to the inside of your front door (things to pick up, things to
bring, or things to do). You'll save lots of precious time if you have
everything organized and ready to go, you won't have to rush and
you'll get to your destination without stress.
PREPARE YOUR FAMILY. If you have to send your kids off to school
in the morning, be sure all of their belongings are also prepared the
night before. Lay out their outfits. Be sure their books are in book bags
and sitting by the door. Make lunches the evening before. Be sure they
wake up so there's ample time to get dressed and eat breakfast.
LEAVE EARLY. If you have to be somewhere at a certain time, be
sure you leave early enough. Pad your time. This way if there is traffic,
you'll still be on time. In other words, if it takes you a half hour to get
there, leave at least 45 minutes early, or more.
AVOID OBSTACLES. If construction is scheduled on the interstate,
take an alternate route. Avoid rush hour. Read your local papers and
listen to local radio stations so you're prepared.
KNOW HOW TO GET THERE. If you're not really sure how to get to
your destination, allow for extra time. If possible, drive to that
destination prior to your appointment. This way, you'll know exactly
how to get there on your scheduled day. If that isn't possible, call
someone at your destination. Ask for specific directions and write them
down. You can also use a map service on the Internet, such as Yahoo,
to get directions. You simply go to www.yahoo.com, click on MAPS,
click on DRIVING DIRECTIONS and follow the instructions provided.
You'll get point to point driving directions, and a map. How convenient!
AVOID UNNECESSARY DISTRACTIONS. If the phone rings right as
you're leaving your home or office, let your answering machine screen
the call. Unless it's someone calling about the particular destination
you're about to leave for, then that message can probably wait until
later on. It will still be waiting for you on your answering machine when
you return. Believe me, if you pick up that phone, you're going to be
late!
KEEP AN EYE ON THE TIME. Always wear a watch or have clocks in
the rooms you're constantly in. And if you have to, set an alarm clock
or timer to go off at the time you must leave. When the alarm sounds,
it's time to get going.
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