Here's how you can manage stress and pressure during tight project deadlines.

Time is your greatest adversary…Trust is your greatest ally! Leaders who make their subordinates feel terrible as a result of a mistake or failure will lose the trust of ‘all’ those watching that also work for them. I’ve learn’t from some incredible leaders about the value of Time and Trust - you will never have enough time to do everything you want to, so the opportunity lies in Trust and in doing this we take risks and when things don’t go well, we learn together and move on together as a team, without blaming anyone!

You can think about most important and most easy tasks first, then move to the most important and tough tasks later to non important and easy task , and so and so forth.

You can think about most important and most easy tasks first, then move to the most important and tough tasks later to non important and easy task , and so and so forth.

Here is where good leadership comes in place. Some fun and lightheartedness can go a long mile. Yes, we are here to work but we are humans. Understand that change is difficult and our world is becoming more and more demanding. Try to give people space to breathe, digest and adapt. And implementing some fun and a "Zen Circus" as @MarkGreen mentions below might not be a bad idea... hahahah.

Break larger tasks into smaller, more manageable steps to reduce overwhelm and increase productivity. By creating a clear action plan, you can tackle each step systematically and track your progress. This approach not only makes the workload seem less daunting but also helps maintain momentum and motivation as you complete each task.

When tasks are broken into smaller, more manageable ones, consider these points: 1. Put them into buckets of "NOT NEGOTIABLE" & "NEGOTIABLE" in terms of deadlines. Assign them to appropriate teams. This way you can better prioritise to deliver overall effective project management. 2. Find SILVER LININGS. Get your teams to have this mindset of asking themselves, "So, what's so great about this now?" This way teams can identify opportunities & the good which comes from their contribution. 3. Celebrate small/mini accomplishments. Cross out every task when it's completed. It's the "feel good" sense of achievement & progress. 4. Focus on what you can control, & let go. The process is more important than the outcome. Do your best.

One thing I always do during my work is divide my work into chunks it helps a lot to away stress from my work space and helps in my productivity. Divide work by Eisenhower Box helps a lot in managing time. How I avoid personally tight deadlines by open communication with my Clients and taking daily progress reports from my team. Clear communication always works for me it helps to avoid unnecessary things from the space and better understanding of the project to make it done and come out outstanding.

Clear minds make better decisions, especially when under pressure. So one of the most important things is being alive to your own signs that you are not working at your best. Self awareness and regulation is key. If you find yourself reading the same email multiple times, but it's not going in. Or if your mind is wandering away from the task at hand. Or if you are feeling a bit snappy with your family for no apparent reason... It's probably time to take a break and let the mind and body recover! You can be proactive about this too. Building in personal time, eating well, and scheduling exercise time can allow you to be more present in those moments when you need to be.

To manage stress and pressure during tight deadlines, set up a "Zen Circus" in the office. Hire a troupe of juggling monks to teach you the art of balancing tasks while maintaining inner peace. For every completed project, reward yourself with a ride on the office unicycle—because nothing says "stress relief" like pedalling through paperwork with a serene smile.

During my projects I try to manage the stress and pressure of approaching due dates by reviewing what I have achieved during that day, as at times I can feel that I have spent the day resolving minor issues, completing necessary and vital administrative tasks, or on meetings. However, when I visualize what I have done I can see how it fits into my overall objectives, those of the project, and Organization. I especially note if there is anything new that I learned, which increases my sense of achievement. This also gives me the time to plan for tomorrow to set myself up to begin positively, and by having a basic plan for the next day, it can reduce my stress.