Whenever I drive, I always figure out how long it is supposed to take to get there and then leave a little earlier than needed. While I was taught that “early is on time and on time is late,” I do it more to make the drive less stressful than anything else because I know SOMETHING I don’t expect will happen along the way. I might not know what it is when I leave the house, but I know I will encounter a traffic jam, road construction, a wrong turn, that person that doesn’t know how to drive, or a multitude of other things along the way that could delay me. By allotting that extra time on my drive, it makes it far easier for me to deal with the stress of those little delays and makes the entire trip more pleasant.

You should find it no surprise I do the same thing on the floor at the school. Lately, several parents seem concerned this testing that their child was behind with their forms due to illness, vacations and other things. Trust me, they will be fine. This is a reason our testing cycle is 8 to 9 weeks long, and there are a number of instructors on the floor, getting them ready. We plan, just like you do on that drive over, for life to get in the way. So whether you are a few weeks behind, an adult or kid, just relax and get to class. We will arrive at our destination on time, just like we always do. All you need to do is get to class and we can get anyone back on track no matter what the situation.