on planned; if you drive, keep your car in good order and refill gas in the tank. if you ride a bus, know the route, have your fare, and keep cab money on hand in case of emergency. if you are depending on another person for a ride—have a plan b!
8. go to sleep on time. this makes it a lot easier to get up on time and helps you stay on task during the day. unless you know otherwise, assume you need eight hours of sleep every night. by far the majority of people need at least this much sleep. college students and younger need more. most people underestimate their sleep needs.
when you are late for appointments, meetings or work, you show a lack of respect for other people’s time as well as your own. punctuality is a problem for many people.