How can you handle the pressure of deadlines? Here are some hints: 1. Negotiate longer lead times. Even if you think you can meet a deadline with little problem, it's best to win yourself a little extra time. Ask for an extra day or week, whatever is appropriate to the work you do. 2. Break up tasks into manageable pieces, e.g. set goals for every day to feel like you've done a good day's work even when there is enough left to be done. 3. Get working. There's nothing quite like a little productivity to battle the deadline blues. At some point the work will have to be done. 4. Reward yourself. When you feel yourself lagging, think about the rewards of your post-projects and how good it is going to feel.