More often than not, the word “deadline” is enough to generate rushes of panic and desperation in any work environment. Some people are able to work well under this type of pressure. Others, not so much:

“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.”

– Douglas Adams

Still, there are several ways in which you can learn how to work on tight deadlines – and actually use them to be more productive.