It seems like there are two different types of people in this world, those who are on time for every event and those who always tend to be running late. A lot of frustration tends to pass back and forth between these groups, with one being frustrated because they are always waiting and the other one being frustrated because the early group is always waiting. If you tend to be the type of person that is always running behind, you are definitely going to want to keep reading.
There is some research that shows individuals who are running late may just have some advantages over those who are always on time. One of those advantages is the fact that they are more likely to lead a longer life. As you can imagine, that is a gift. Other people may find that they are getting more success out of life when they are running a few minutes behind schedule.
Are you late? You might just want to let some people know that science has your back.
The scientific research clearly shows that if somebody is chronically late, it’s typically a positive indicator of their overall future. Those people who are always running late tend to have less stress, less concern over deadlines and live life day by day. Since you tend to be more chilled out, you will likely have lower blood pressure and a stronger heart. It lowers your odds for a stroke, heart attack, and depression.
You might be thinking that is fantastic but it is not the only good news. People who are late also tend to be more optimistic about things in life. They believe that it is possible to squeeze in everything that they have to do during a busy day, regardless of whether it is a daily workout, running some errands or even doing all of their work. If people are never late, they are less optimistic than those who are running late.
“Optimism helps people cope with disease and recover from surgery,” Harvard Health Publishing noted. “Even more impressive is the impact of a positive outlook on overall health and longevity. Research tells us that an optimistic outlook early in life can predict better health and a lower rate of death during follow-up periods of 15 to 40 years.”
There are a few other positive things that may be associated with running late. A study conducted in 2003 found that people who were late also tended to be natural multitaskers. It showed a greater problem-solving skill on their part.
INC also said that people who are late tend to find solutions quickly compared to those who are typically on time. Since they are able to think on their feet, they can figure the things out they need to figure out very quickly.
There something we can take away from this research. It’s the fact that if somebody is late, we need to give them the benefit of the doubt. Then again, if they are more than 10 minutes late, then the science may not apply.