You’re running into a class after the lecture has already begun.

You hate being late, but thankfully none of it is real.

You’re asleep and just dreaming.

Woman sleeping and dreaming with alarm clock

So, what does it mean when you dream that you’re late to an important appointment or event?

That can often result in dreaming of being late.

Psychotherapist Caroline Cole told Bustle she has a different view on why people have dreams about being late.

Woman sleeping and dreaming