You’re right, and at first it was hard, but I have somehow programmed my mind to see the internal deadlines as equally, if not more, important than the real deadline. And this approach had always resulted in better quality outcomes for me, vs taking the full time to deliver the results.
Great article. I use time boxing, plus setting alarms for tasks (like writing articles) otherwise I'll tinker at it all day.
Well done, Wendy!
Setting artificial deadline (and respect them) is a great way to fight procrastination 🙂
Good stuff! I also like to use the Eisenhower Matrix when trying to be more productive.
Thanks!
And a very good addition to fight procrastination!
I set internal deadlines ahead of external deadlines. Works like a charm
You’re right, and at first it was hard, but I have somehow programmed my mind to see the internal deadlines as equally, if not more, important than the real deadline. And this approach had always resulted in better quality outcomes for me, vs taking the full time to deliver the results.
You've developed the habit then - a good one I must say.
Thanks for sharing it, Gaurav!
How do you make sure that your internal deadlines are as important as external ones?
This is the tricky part - I believe.