Chronic¹ lateness is related to procrastination². Latecomers and procrastinators have trouble NOT with time, but with self-discipline. They may also have underlying³ anxiety about the task they're faced with.

“惯常迟到”跟拖延症相关。经常迟到的人和患有拖延症的人不是在应对时间方面有问题，而是不够自律。另外，也有可能是他们对面前的任务有焦虑情绪。

 

If you have problems with being punctual, especially for things that are a bit threatening, such as doctor's appointments, new social situations, or meeting with people you don't like, then your lateness is anxiety-based. Putting off the inevitable⁴ is how your mind tries to cope with anxiety.

如果你总是迟到，在诸如医生约见、新的社交场合或者与你不喜欢的人碰面等一些你害怕面对的事情上尤其明显的话，这种迟到多是焦虑引起的。就算不可避免，也要尽量延后，这就是大脑应对焦虑情绪时的做法。

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