According to Greatist, warm showers can put you to sleep. Since warm water eases muscle tension, the body relaxes and signals to the brain it may be time for bed. Not only will you go to bed feeling more relaxed, but you'll definitely take some time off your morning routine freeing it up for more sleep or practicing what you learned in those YouTube makeup tutorials.

Does finding the perfect outfit take you at least half an hour? Are you horrible at directions? Elle noted that taking care of these details at night — like picking out your clothes the day before, having your keys in a place you can find them, and figuring out your travel route — can save you so much time in the morning. It will make life a lot easier when you're half asleep the next day.

That last episode of Grey's Anatomy ended with a cliffhanger and you have to see what happens next right now. But that may not be the best idea. Think about how much better it would be to get that extra hour of sleep and finally look like you tried when you get to work in the morning. Besides not being late to work, The Huffington Post noted that going to bed early also has many proven benefits, like maintaining a healthy weight and lowering your risk of certain diseases.

If you know you're a chronic snoozer and you can't start your day without hitting that button, set your alarm clock for a few minutes earlier. When it goes off, you can hit the snooze button with comfort knowing that you have extra time before you really have to wake up. Just make sure you don't keep tapping it past the time you should really be up and going.

If you're afraid you might sleep through the alarm you've set, Apartment Therapy suggested setting multiple alarms in 10 to 15 minute increments. If for some reason you don't hear the first, use your phone to set up extra rings. It won't stop going off until you've set all of them off, forcing you to be somewhat alert.

Would it be easier to wake up to Adele singing "Hello" or do you enjoy the generic sound of an alarm? If the current sound of your alarm makes you cringe, switch it up. It might not make you any less tired, but it may make it a little easier to open those blinds.

If you have always given yourself half an hour to get ready and you're always late, it may be time to start being realistic with how long it takes to actually do these things. Maybe you need an extra 15 to 20 minutes, and that's OK.

The fear of disappointing others by telling them you're not available to be their plus one or take on that extra project is a real thing. But it's OK to say no sometimes when you simply don't have the time. You can let them know you're not available, but you would love to help or participate when you can. It's better than running around or making them upset when you inevitably have to show up late or not at all.

If most of the times you're late results from just forgetting the time and date, Fast Company suggested writing it down might help. For some, it's easier to visualize their schedule when it's organized in a planner. You can just take a look at it whenever you need to refresh yourself about projects or engagements you've committed to.

If you're from a place where traffic is always an issue — like New York or Los Angeles — then your tardiness may stem from commuting issues. If you're leaving the house without anticipating traffic or subway issues, then you might be setting yourself up for failure. Check travel advisories before you leave and give yourself extra time based on what you find.

In Morgenstern's interview with WebMD, she said that some people are late because they're afraid they will arrive too early with nothing to do. Even if that's the case, you can plan for this ahead of time. Figure out how to make that time productive, whether it is by reading or catching up with friends on the phone.

You'll remember how good it felt next time, and hopefully not be late again.