Importance of punctuality -

Punctuality, or being on time, is something most of us should learn and practise in our life. If you are a student, it is more important for you. Punctuality teaches students the value of time. It helps them manage time efficiently and achieve their goals in life. Time management is an in-demand skill in today's workplace, too. Punctuality plays a big role in workplace productivity, and can have an even more vital function to showcase your personal branding.

Punctuality is emphasised in our educational institutions. But we tend to struggle to follow it in our everyday lives. The reason, I believe, is that like many other things, we have not understood the value of punctuality. We need to realise that by being punctual, we are valuing our own time, which is a precious resource. Once we arrive at our destinations on time, our mind thinks it as a task completed successfully. Punctuality, thus, is a component of time management, which is a skill essential for success in both professional and personal life.

Moreover, we are also respecting others and their time by being punctual. It shows that we value and prioritise our commitments. Similarly, when we are voluntarily punctual at our workplace, it implies that we hold our job in high regard. Eventually, all of this leads to our own long-term respect. Punctuality is also a component of self-discipline. So, it is time we adopted a different approach to punctuality. Unlike an undesirable thing forcibly imposed on us, it should be seen as something that develops our personality for our own benefit.

Badsha Faysal,

Jurain, Dhaka,

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