2025-07-25

I cannot get to work on time

I would like to dispel the idea that you have just formed based on the title, which is that I’m going to pin the blame on anyone but myself. Believe me, this is a problem which is solely caused by me.

Invariably I am late to work. The commute time is 10 minutes cycling, if that. Sometimes I arrive at 9:05, other times 9:35, but mostly between those times.

I find myself being arrogant with time, overconfident that it passes slower when I wish it to. I think that I always set my alarm to leave enough time to do my routine. And yet.

A critical review would diagnose the problem as too much phone time. I find myself reaching for it as soon as I wake up, and then constantly looking at it while I should be putting my full attention on the tasks that actually sustain me and keep the house from not turning into a shit-tip.

So much for my 2025 goals…