More often than not delay - it's just a bad habit of a man accustomed to properly calculate your time, and at times not to do so. But sometimes the reason may be different. Some people are always very punctual former, at some point begin to often late, look worse. Perhaps the person had serious problems that cause depression. Appears inattention, inability to concentrate, even on such a simple matter as a way out of the house on time. If this is the depression, requiring medical intervention.
Other people are often late because they do not get enough sleep. Sometimes they like to have fun in the evening, have a few cocktails at the bar, because of this late coming home. They find it hard to wake up in the morning, quickly pack up and leave. Those for whom the delay is a problem of organization, deal with them can be much easier.
Buy a diary or install such an application in the phone. Write down there all the upcoming appointments, things and events. Do not keep your head in all plans for the day, in which case it is likely enough that you are about something forget and remember too late and, as a consequence, be late.
In its plans to carry the starting time 15 minutes earlier. So you will come to the right place for a few minutes, and if late, that time.
Correctly count the time spent on the road. Consider the possible traffic jams, crowds in the subway and time waiting for public transport. To calculate the road even more precisely, within a few days count the time spent on it to fully meet and leave the house. Do not flatter yourself with the thought that's it this time you do it quickly. Just give yourself plenty of time.
If you already feel that somewhere do not have time, it may be better to postpone the meeting. Do not hesitate to call those who will be waiting for you, ask them if they are not against such a decision. You can often find a compromise acceptable to all. In a pinch, just to warn people about the delay, so as not to steal from them the time they spend on your expectation.
Buy a watch. This simple method can cure delays majority of people who just do not look after their time.