1. Don't get fancy
Quickly assess your day and get moving. Now isn't the time to be trying new things, go with the tried and true. No new clothes, food, make-up or shaving accessories. Everything you do when you're running late has to work flawlessly.
2. Have an “emergency wardrobe”
Have you ever spent what seemed like forever trying to decide what to wear while staring at your closet? Well, we don't have that luxury in this situation. Have a default wardrobe that you can turn to in a pinch that doesn't need any ironing or fuss. Think professional and easy. You can take on any challenge in a blue or black sweater and nice, dark jeans.
3. Take an express shower
Extreme times call for extreme measures. To save time, take a shower tip from the military. No, you don't have to bathe in your helmet, just splash water on your face, hair (then style), and reach for the deodorant. No one will the wiser. However, under no circumstances should you skip brushing your teeth. Bad breath can bring down just about anyone.
4. Grub on the go
Your mom wasn't lying about breakfast being the most important meal of the day. Thankfully, you can have something quick even when you're running behind. Try this 5 minute “Jump Start” smoothie. It will get you up and running in no time. If you don't even have five minutes to spare, protein bars and nuts are your best friend. You should have both ready in your car or bag at all times for a meal on the go. A power bar at a stop light and a few nuts after you've parked will enable you to sail through until lunch.
5. Honesty is the best policy
If you're late enough that it impact others, make sure and call or email to let them know you're running behind. Honesty is the way to go, and as long as it's not an ongoing problem, most people understand that these things happen.
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