Anyone who has ever known, such an individual can attest to their ability to be early for everything. These folks tend to get to the airport long before check-in begins. They arrive at scheduled appointments ten minutes early. For some folks, this behavior is viewed as obsessive. Others might tease that their friends are simply too afraid to be late. At least in America's hectic work environment, coming early could be seen as redundant due to all the advances we've made in the area of notifications.
Psychologists, however, reveal that the tendency isn't linked to perfectionism as much as many people might believe. The research by Grant S. Shields et al. shows that just a few extra minutes here or there can impact the way individuals perceive stress during the day. While the change may not be noticeable at first, the difference between being hurried versus relaxed is known to affect attention and decision making skills.
