Some people have what specialists call chronic time optimism: they believe they can get more done in fewer minutes than is actually possible. Thus, they underestimate the duration of daily tasks and end up falling behind.
2. Seeking Stimulus and Adrenaline
Others inadvertently enjoy the “thrill” of racing against the clock. That ultimate pressure gives them a boost of energy that they feel they need to move or focus.
3. Difficulty setting limits
In some cases, those who arrive late do not do so because of lack of interest, but because they do not know how to say “no” to other demands. They want to please everyone and end up stuck in activities that slow them down.
4. Anxiety and avoidance
There can also be an emotional undertone: Falling late can be an unconscious way to avoid anxiety-provoking situations, such as a work meeting, a family gathering, or an uncomfortable commitment.
5. Creative personality traits
Research suggests that people with more creative and flexible thinking tend to become less rigid over time. Their mind is focused on ideas, projects or reflections, and they lose sight of the clock easily.
