Punctuality: The Importance Of Being On Time

Why is it so important to be on time to scheduled events, meetings, work, class, parties or any other event that you’re asked to attend? Many people ask this question every day, and today I have the opportunity to explain the significance of being on time and also some of the down falls of being late.

Punctuality is one of the key ways that we can positively brand ourselves. I say this because, being on time demonstrates that you are diligent and dependable. It also indicates that you honor your commitments and you can be trusted. Being on time not only shows that you have respect for other people and their time but that you care as much about their time as you do your own time. Being on time also sets a good example for others who look up to you or see you as a role model.

One of the common attributes of all successful people is that they view their time as a precious resource.

When you are late for appointments with people who value their time, you will have wasted one of their most valuable assets and there is a good chance they will view you as rude, irresponsible and disrespectful. Now is this how you want others, especially people who could possibly change your life for the better to view you? Not only should you make every effort to be on time for business-related appointments, but you should also do your very best to be on time for personal commitments.

Being punctual proves that you are reliable. It proves that you can be counted on to always reply on time or to submit work on time especially in a business setting. Being labelled as a reliable person or a reliable company in general builds trust and an unbreakable bond. It also could help build up your client base if you have a business of your own, as well as, give you a better reputation as an individual and as a

company.
Tardiness or being casually late can ultimately affect your work schedule and cause you to stress and eventually cause frustration and possibly lead to termination of your position or job overall. For instance, you’re running late to work one morning and you don’t make it in until five minutes before a nine o clock meeting. You now have to move that nine o clock meeting to a nine thirty meeting. Which will then have to be rushed because you have to prepare for your scheduled ten o clock meeting. Along with the stress of rushing and possibly not getting everything out at your nine thirty meeting, your boss wants to talk to you because some very important people who were actually early for the nine o clock meeting left because they felt disrespected. Now your boss is upset and terminates you because of your lack of punctuality. Couldn’t this all be avoided?
So now let’s do a recap of everything. I expressed to you how being on time affects the way people view you as a person in the business world and outside the business world. I also showed what could possibly happen if you’re late in a real life situation. Now with all that being said, can you now see why it’s important to be on time?