Question: Do you find deadlines stressful or motivating?

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I find deadlines stressful. I always felt a fear that I will not meet expectations. Also, that you are on a time frame which you cannot control. When one does not have complete control over a situation it can cause stress. I'm retired now, so my stress is different. Like completing day to day tasks like paying bills on time, making medical appointments, preparing tax information, and shopping for everyday necessities. Even when you're no longer working it seems stressful situations never go away.

I don't like deadlines. Time managment isn't my thing. I'm getting better at it , but making sure my husband takes a pill, vs having some work-related thing to do, are two different things. I like knowing I have time to get something done. Sure it might make me want to put things off, but I also know that it needs to be done in a timely manner. I just like chosing when that is.

deadlines motivated me in university a lot. it was like an adrenaline rush, good one

I must say, deadlines aren't for me; more so if these are multiple tasks where the set deadlines are so near apart.

I understand that deadlines are helpful to most people, and that companies thrive on them. However, I hate them. They make me feel like a trapped rat. I need to feel relaxed to give my best.

It depends...this month, I have made it stressful for myself...:( I planned to complete 1. Change Dad's address in identity card here... 2. Get Dad's health insurance with it... 3. Get Encumbrance record of one of the properties.. 4. Pay advance tax 5. Fix mosquito nets in one of the properties ..because tenant suffered with Dengue a few months ago - two days 6. Get some water proofing done 7. Visit a temple and donate some amount - will take a whole day and lots of planning because dad has to stay alone after his stroke. 8. Complete rental agreements...a day's job again 9. Get borewell repaired...day's job 10. Complete Aunty's pension job....two days... 11. Pay my health insurance amounts You see...it has become quite stressful...so far managed only the third in the list...Been twice for the 1st two, but server was down. I can defer some works to the next month....but I will have other chores so I would rather do all these this month...which does make it stressful.

I do not think I need reminders as I am always well on time

I like being retired I can do something and take my time.

Deadlines are too stressful.I prefer the flexibility of working at my own pace

I am more motivated to finish a task if I have a deadline.

I dont like deadlines at all. I work the best when I can do it with peace

i don't find deadlines stressful - i feel like "ok, it's done". i am a bit of a perfectionist and i always try to make everything as good as possible and in time. it's important to be well organized.

Well for 1 I don't like being stressed out while I work, I don't function very well, that's why I do things way ahead of whatever time I have to be ready for certain things.

I prefer flawless work that comes in a little bit late.