It seems like an underrated thing nowadays, but don’t let that become reality. Being on time to things is extremely crucial. If you say you’re going to be at your mom’s house by 7:00, make it 6:30, don’t make it 7:30. If you’re consistently late to work, you’re going to get fired. Breakfast, lunch, dinner with a friend, be early.

So, easier said than done of course. A few small things to think about or take into consideration:

• If you’re in an apartment building or house, allow yourself at least 5 minutes to get from your door to your vehicle.

• You might double check something, forget to fill your water bottle, forget to lock a door, elevator was slow. Whatever those small things are that still take time, allow for those.

• If you’re parking in a garage at work, know how long it takes you to get from your vehicle to your physical desk.

• If you’re going somewhere you’re not as familiar with, allow time to find parking and walk if necessary.

• Know how long you realistically need to get ready for whatever event it is. Getting ready to just chill at a friend’s house or out for dinner, show, wedding, etc. Know yourself and tendencies, then just allow that extra time.

It’s not easy, I know it’s easy to say. If you’re really struggling, just start by adding 30 minutes to your time to get ready. Getting up early isn’t easy either, but make sleep a priority, and then you’ll enjoy it much more. I know I’m still struggling with prioritizing enough sleep, but it’s so critical and will be a gamechanger for you every single day.

Baby step it, it won’t change overnight. Do the small things, one at a time. You’ll get there, you just have to stay self-disciplined. Start small, and get the small wins.