How to survive a deadline?
How to survive a deadline?
1. Stop procrastinating. Deadlines wouldn't be so bad if the natural human tendency wasn't to put it off until the last minute. Get started early. Work on it a little bit at a time. Most of the time, deadlines are very manageable.
2. Do it. The hardest part of writing is actually doing it. Nothing will motivate you more than starting - the greatest hurdle is the thought of starting. Put all of your feelings aside and start writing.
3. Keep a steady supply of goodies. Whatever, you like - ice cream, chocolate, candies, a squeeze ball or pieces of paper to throw at the trash can. Great comfort food choices include cheesecake, chocolate, sunflower seeds. Or some soup, crackers, and cheese; anything to keep you comfortable- but try to ensure your health doesn't suffer! Large doses of sugary foods will only hurt your long-term ability to concentrate! Take time to exercise, too- it's good for you and helps you unwind.
4. Back up religiously. This means every few minutes, without fail! There is nothing more disheartening than losing your work for an electrical or technical glitch.
5. Set a daily goal, whether it is a word count, page count, or finishing a major idea. Think of your book, paper or story one chapter or section at a time. Breaking things down into manageable pieces is the key to not being overwhelmed.
6. Relax. Bubble baths are an added bonus for the end of the day. Or anytime you feel stuck and need to unwind and think things through. Make those bubbles pile higher and higher.
7. Be sure to keep away from the TV, the internet and wikiHow. Once you drift away, it will lose you valuable time. And you may not return.
1. Stop procrastinating. Deadlines wouldn't be so bad if the natural human tendency wasn't to put it off until the last minute. Get started early. Work on it a little bit at a time. Most of the time, deadlines are very manageable.
2. Do it. The hardest part of writing is actually doing it. Nothing will motivate you more than starting - the greatest hurdle is the thought of starting. Put all of your feelings aside and start writing.
3. Keep a steady supply of goodies. Whatever, you like - ice cream, chocolate, candies, a squeeze ball or pieces of paper to throw at the trash can. Great comfort food choices include cheesecake, chocolate, sunflower seeds. Or some soup, crackers, and cheese; anything to keep you comfortable- but try to ensure your health doesn't suffer! Large doses of sugary foods will only hurt your long-term ability to concentrate! Take time to exercise, too- it's good for you and helps you unwind.
4. Back up religiously. This means every few minutes, without fail! There is nothing more disheartening than losing your work for an electrical or technical glitch.
5. Set a daily goal, whether it is a word count, page count, or finishing a major idea. Think of your book, paper or story one chapter or section at a time. Breaking things down into manageable pieces is the key to not being overwhelmed.
6. Relax. Bubble baths are an added bonus for the end of the day. Or anytime you feel stuck and need to unwind and think things through. Make those bubbles pile higher and higher.
7. Be sure to keep away from the TV, the internet and wikiHow. Once you drift away, it will lose you valuable time. And you may not return.
_WaaaH?! kaya kung tapusin all the deadline.. aja! bahala na si batman.. : (
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