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An extremely important habit that we must
develop is punctuality. It shows that we have given importance
to the supreme role time plays in our lives. A person who
realizes that every breath from God and every second of his
life is an opportunity to contribute to his self-improvement
and to the improvement of his society is someone worthy of
being followed.
We give our word to people, set targets for
our selves, are required to meet deadlines, make commitments
that are time-barred, promise to arrive somewhere at a certain
time – all these require due diligence and vigilance.
Punctuality is a trend that must be
followed by those in responsible positions or in authority
because it is they who set the trends in our society. Our
rulers and public officials must be dot on time. In fact, any
undue slackness in this should not be tolerated. Teachers must
make it a point to train and instruct their students in
punctuality by setting an example before them. Parents should
play this role at home.
One of the greatest benefits of punctuality
is multi-tasking. We can handle several or at least a couple
of tasks at the same time without sacrificing efficiency. This
is a great plus for people who are managing other people. It
accounts for a professional approach and makes us credible in
the eyes of others. It keeps us ahead of our work and we
always have extra-time at our disposal. At the same time, it
shows that we value other people’s time and commitments.
Many a time, weather, calamities, ailments
and other impediments threaten to disrupt our punctuality. We
must try our best to live up to our word in all these
circumstances. We should be prepared in advance to tackle any
such unforeseen circumstances and unanticipated delays. Any
laziness and indifference in this regard will be disastrous
for our own selves and for our own reputation.
All said and done, if for some genuine
reason we are not able to show punctuality, then we must make
amends. We must not only apologize to the aggrieved person but
also make up any loss it may have produced. |