How can you manage stress when working on a project with a tight deadline?

The best way to plan ahead with your time as an SDR is to prep your list the day before you call/email or outreach to it! It means you can come in the next day and execute straight away!

As a prince2 practitioner and amazonian, I would recommend Working backwards objectives/results is the best way to achieve them. Breaking them down in small objectives, some depending on the others to be started. That's in theory. Now in practice you can rarely do it all alone. So surrounding yourself with the best and committing them to work in the projects is paramount. Finally there is also a need of faith and ingeniosity. Optimism for believing that putting the rights inputs/efforts in a genuine manner will provide the right results. And ingeniosity to orchestrate all the projects as an experienced PMO, overachieving all the walls with will. Bests! Marc

In my experience, Planning ahead is a stress-buster. It breaks the project into manageable tasks, allows for buffer time, optimizes resources, prepares for risks, and supports a healthier work-life balance.

Prepare your call/email list the day before you reach out to save time. This way, you can start working the next day without any delays. Preparing ahead of time allows you to hit the ground running and be more efficient in your outreach.

Absolutely, planning ahead is the vital part of the project. This gives us the vision , to how move forward. Give prompt to continue in a systamtic way. Also reduce the anxiety by giving a due date, which a head of the real one .

In a tight situation where there is no way forward for any delay it is better to just do what best you can deliver and in between after the delivery give best of the after sales/service guidelines and support to your customers.

When you're up against a tight sales deadline, focus on what you can handle. Time management, priority of tasks, and effective communication are all important. To have the most impact, focus on thorough research and efficient planning. You'll be able to face the deadline with confidence if you manage what you can control.

“Focus only on what you can control” is a really great philosophy for stress management. You can manage your own business plan or your own team as you wish, but you must be aware of the current state of the economy, changing market dynamics, etc. you can't control it. In such situations, it will make stress management easier if you focus only on the things you "can do" to adapt to those conditions rather than getting stressed by them.

We all know that sales is a numbers game and if all else fails hard work is by your side at all times. All of us had a bad month, missed our quotas and generally felt powerless, this is natural. However the more you do sales or any other business one thing becomes clear, consistency is key ??. Don’t want to do the work today? Be honest with yourself and apply as much productive work as possible and take a break. You can control your ability to apply and when you do so deadlines lose the potential to be stressful. “Your best” can be improved and this is how you do it, by taking it a bit further each time.

When dealing with a tight sales deadline, take a break and recharge. Taking breaks allows you to stay sharp and focused. To keep up your energy, take a break, eat a snack, or stretch. It's a simple way to remain sharp in the middle of the chaos.

Para mi hay algo que revolucionó mi manera de descansar y evitar esos picos de estrés. La práctica del mindfullnes. Lo practico por las ma?anas antes de trabajar y en periodos de trabajo con alta carga, si puedo hago alguna práctica durante el día de unos 10 minutos. La elevada excitación cuando estamos estresados baja nuestro rendimiento, nuestra capacidad de concentración y nuestra creatividad. La práctica del mindfullness evita precisamente que eso pase o que tenga un impacto menor.

I live to step away from my work especially after attacking it head on for a long period of time. I enjoy stepping away from my desk, eating out of my office, and also taking walks in the park during lunch to relax, un-fog the brain, and gain natural inspiration from my surroundings.

When facing a tight sales deadline, pause and recharge. These moments are essential for preserving your mental clarity and sustained focus. Whether it's a quick snack, a brief stretch, or a short break to step away, these actions help replenish your energy and keep you sharp amidst the chaotic rush. It's a simple yet effective strategy to maintain your edge and productivity during high-pressure sales scenarios.

When you've got a tight sales deadline, don't be worried to ask for assistance and feedback. Seeking assistance from colleagues or mentors can provide useful insights. Share your successes and challenges, and we welcome suggestions for growth. Working with others can help you manage your workload and increase your chances of victory.

You know, something that's really worked for me before is reaching out when I feel stuck and like I've hit a dead end. Talking to a manager or a colleague for their perspective can be a game-changer. It's easy to get too close to the problem, so having someone else take a look often brings in fresh insights. Besides getting feedback, it's also a great time to let out some feelings and frustrations that might be weighing you down.

Take some time to celebrate your sales victories, particularly when you're up against a tight deadline. Take pride in your successes, no matter how big or small. Recognizing your efforts boosts your morale and motivates you to keep going. It's an easy way to stay inspired and positive throughout the project.

Fev/23, com ida confirmada para uma feira, numa conferência nacional, em Sumaré-SP; uma oportunidade perfeita para expor nossos cases de sucesso para vários visitantes do país inteiro, durante apenas três dias; e nossa líder regional solicitou a apresenta??o poucos dias antes da nossa viagem. Solicitei fotos e informa??es de nossas equipes de trabalho em Pernambuco e Paraíba, para depois elaborar o projeto final. Precisei otimizar o tempo de receber e processar as informa??es, mas também ampliar a equipe para elaborar o produto final. Conversei com a nossa equipe de mídia, que nos ajudou nisso. Resumindo a história, conseguimos concluir a apresenta??o, que ficou ótima, nosso líder nacional solicitou pra usar no stand dele. Enfim, sucesso!

Los proyectos de larga duración pueden suponer agotadores ya que, la sensación es la de estar en mitad del desierto sin tener ni una pista de la meta final. Poder anotar en algún documento los hitos que se han cumplido e incluso celebrarlo, compartirlo con un compa?ero o darte unos segundos para el autorreconocimiento pueden marcar la diferencia. A nivel motivacional necesitamos poder contactar con la experiencia del logro, por eso los logros parciales son tan importantes, ya que son como una parada para repostaje.