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Optimistic People All Have One Thing In Common: They&`&re Always Late elitedaily.com I woke up at 6 am this morning, three hours before I’m supposed to be in the office, and was still 10 minutes late to work. This is pretty standard for me. I’m almost always a few minutes late. I don’t mean anything by it, and I certainly don’t think I deserve a different set of rules than everyone else -- it’s just the way I am. And apparently I’m not alone. As management consultant Diana states: “Most late people have been late all their life. Surprisingly little scientific research has been done on tardiness, but some experts subscribe to the theory that certain people are hardwired to be late and that part of the problem may be embedded deep in the lobes of the brain.” So if you’re chronically late, I feel for you and sympathize with the onslaught of criticism you likely receive on a consistent basis. I know you’re not a lazy, unproductive, inconsiderate or entitled person. I know you’re not attempting to insult anyone by your tardiness. Your lateness is simply a consequence of your psychology and personality -- nothing more, nothing less. With that said, while those of us who are continuously tardy should work to overcome this trait, there are also hidden benefits. People who are continuously late are actually just more optimistic. They believe they can fit more tasks into a limited amount of time more than other people and thrive when they’re multitasking. Simply put, they’re fundamentally hopeful. While this makes them unrealistic and bad at estimating time, it also pays off in the long-run in other ways. Researchers have found optimism has a myriad of physical health benefits. Indeed, happiness and positivity have been linked to a longer life in general. Research shows happiness increases overall productivity, creativity and teamwork in the workplace. All of this makes a great deal of sense, as a study conducted at San Diego State University has also connected lateness with Type B personalities, or people who tend to be more laid-back and easygoing. In other words, people who are habitually late don’t sweat over the small stuff, they concentrate on the big picture and see the future as full of infinite possibilities.