Why are some people always late?

Oct 28, 2026 5 min

About this episode

We’ve all been late at some point, but for some, tardiness is a chronic habit. You probably know someone who’s always running behind, or maybe you’re the one struggling to make it on time. While it can be frustrating, research shows that chronic lateness isn’t just a matter of poor time management or lack of discipline. For some, it might even be linked to underlying psychological and neurological factors. What causes chronic lateness? Why don’t they just look at the clock? What’s going on in the brain of a chronic latecomer? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Does sleeping next to someone improve sleep quality?⁠ ⁠Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?⁠ ⁠What is a testicle bath?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 2025-02-04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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