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The Never Late Call – Set Appointment Alarms

Anyone who has stayed in a hotel is familiar with the “wake-up” call that can be requested in the event that you are unable to notice or do not trust the alarm clock in your room. This additional alarm ensures that the next day’s meeting or out-of-town event is not missed or late. Being on time for meetings and other appointments should be a constant practice. For those who want to be on time all the time, get a personal alarm. To put your personal alarm to work whenever and wherever, consider many of the alternatives below, find one that fits, and learn how to use it. For those who are always on the go or out of the office, choose to use a personal alarm phone or clock. If you’re mostly at the office, when you need to go out for appointments, consider using the computer or getting a clock or stopwatch to keep on your desk.

The telephones they work well for alarms because almost every adult carries a cell phone now. Most cell phones come with an appointment or alarm function. It’s just a matter of finding it in the many menu options or checking the user guide. For those with a smartphone, if the built-in alarm that may come with your phone doesn’t meet your alarm preferences, look online for iPhone or Droid apps to find something that better suits your personal needs. Look for an alarm that can be set based on a calendar date and time, as well as set a daily alarm, if desired, for wake-up call.

watches They are not as “on-trend” as they used to be, but many still love the ease of wear, fashion statement or status symbol this piece of jewelry can provide. Watches primarily tell the current time, but they can also show the date or tell the time in other places. If the clock is digital, it may have an alarm function that can be set. Read the instructions that come with the watch or ask the jeweler where you bought it. Most watch alarms only have a single time setting, which becomes a daily alarm if not turned off or reset to another time.

computers they usually have access to an email tool and within most email tools there is a calendar tool to keep track of appointments. The best calendar tools also include an alarm or reminder function that can be set for appointments. See the “help” function to find out how to create an appointment and set an alarm reminder that sounds 10 minutes or more before the scheduled appointment.

desk accessories It may not be high-tech like the options above, but it’s okay to go low-tech if it works. Consider placing a digital alarm clock, a small travel clock, or a simple kitchen timer on the desk. Then use it to set and reset alarms to get to meetings on time or leave for other appointments. A timer or alarm can also be used to limit the amount of time spent working individually on a particular project or to track group time spent on meeting agenda items. Using a timer as a simple alarm is a way to signal when it’s time to move on to something new.

People with a lot of mobility do better with a phone or an alarm clock; however, those in the office may find their computer, desk clock, or a simple timer just as effective. Consider your work style and review alarm alternatives to find a setting and learn how to use it well. An alarm as a standard time management practice helps you arrive on time for meetings and appointments. This practice can show trustworthiness and indicate concern for others, as people no longer wait for someone who is late.

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