“I am late” is one of the common phrases people use in their everyday life. Despite being aware of the fact that time is one of the most valuable possessions in life that can never get back, millions of persons continue wasting it or managing it poorly (Vennila, 2018). As a rule, lateness is explained by the impossibility of finding out a work-and-leisure time balance (Boniwell & Osin, 2015). However, the list of reasons turns out to be longer and more complicated than expected. Being late affects teammates, classmates, and education, and my task is to identify its pros and cons and succeed in time management.
When a person is late, it is usually characterized by negative attitudes at school or work and in a team. Classmates or colleagues consider such people as self-centered and unable to plan their obligations and responsibilities correctly. The cons of late arrivals include postponed deadlines, unfinished projects, and poorly understood tasks (Grinblat & Rosenblum, 2016). Increased conflicts, missed information, and unsolved questions worsen the quality of my education and challenge my relationships with classmates or teammates. At the same time, certain benefits of being late cannot be ignored. Some people believe that lateness is a distinct feature of creative and innovative students or employees. Being late may be excused by the necessity of additional time for personal concerns, communication, or other physiological needs. There are situations when it is necessary for a person to be late and for a team to understand the urgency of this condition.
Although being late is frequently unplanned, some excuses and explanations should be found. My lateness may negatively affect my teammates or classmates by demonstrating my disability to plan time and work in regards to my possibilities. My education is challenged because I could miss important information or fail to meet the deadlines set. All at once, I can get more time for the development of my creative skills and underline my personal needs. However, punctuality is always a highly appreciated quality, and I must develop it at any cost.
References
Boniwell, I., & Osin, E. (2015). Beyond time management: Time use, performance and well-being. Organizational Psychology, 5(3), 85-104.
Grinblat, N., & Rosenblum, S. (2016). Why are they late? Timing abilities and executive control among students with learning disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 59, 105–114. Web.
Vennila, A. (2018). Time management is life management – A review article. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2(5), 748-752.