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Setting a goal to stop being late to dictate how I start and finish things in life, for a long time I

lived in a state of mind that I am always rushing into class, meetings, work, ect. The feeling of

being scattered and behind really sucked and dominated everything, so setting a goal was best. I

realized that punctuality isnt just about being on time, but it is a form of respect for anyone and

for my own peace of mind I wanted to become someone who was always prepared, not just

“catching up”.

To achieve this, I stopped making excuses and actually took my time and other people’s time into

consideration. I understand the world doesnt convert to my liking and being on time saves more

time than expected. So, I started with task management instead of focusing on when I needed to

leave, I thought about my arrival time and things needed before leaving home. I would write

down exactly how long it takes to do my morning routine (showering, eating, and getting kids

together). Knowing the timeframe gave me an answer on how to achieve arriving twenty minutes

before time. Next, I monitored my progress for the following two weeks by keeping a log in my

phone from the start and end time of doing necessary things. I wrote down what time I actually

walked through the door versus what time I intended to. By this time, it gave me an idea on the

time I had to leave the house and find parking. My biggest hurdle was a lack of morning routine.

I started preparing for the day ahead. I began packing my bag and setting out my clothes the

night before, removing anything that takes up my morning routine time such as social media.

My success network was very important in which it consisted of my kids, my significant other

and my mom. I told my family about my set goal, so they understood the importance of the

change I was seeking to better myself and set better examples for my family to pick up wishfully

thinking they can apply it to their daily living. My way to apply the same strategies to IRW

class is of course to be on time as well as present.