Prompt Queen: 12 Ways to Make Sure You Get to Work on Time

6. Be Realistic
If you need a whole hour to get ready, then allot one hour instead of trying to make every day the day when you’re suddenly ready in 30 minutes. If you don’t know how much time you really need to prepare and commute, try journaling your departures and arrivals for a few weeks and gain insight into your speed in the morning and traffic patterns out in the world.