Some might say this is just a way for Libbi Gorr to explain her (*cough) ‘occasional lateness’, but we wouldn’t dream of suggesting that…

If you do find yourself perpetually late then you’re in good company, as one-in-five people struggle to be on time.

Why does it keep happening, and what should you definitely NOT say to someone who is regularly tardy?

Grace G Pacie has some help at hand as she’s written a book on this very topic.

“LATE! a timebender’s guide to why we are late and how we can change”

Duration: 12min 13sec

 

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Timebenders – How do we stop being late?

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