How to manage your stress near a deadline?*

Some quick stress management hints:

1.Never take on more than you know you can cope with
2.Organizing your time better to get as much done as possible
3.Make a "to-do" list. Check items off as you complete them
4.Prioritize tasks and then work on the most important ones
5.Delegate less important tasks
6.Be realistic. Shed the Superman/Superwoman image. Don't expect too much of yourself or others. Nobody's perfect!
7. Learn to prioritize. Do what is most important first and realize that some things can wait until later.
8.Cut out some activities and delegate tasks.
9.Break large demands into small, manageable parts
10.Reduce or eliminate caffeine (coffee, black and green tea, cola drinks, and chocolate). Because caffeine is a stimulant, it can make you feel more anxious
11.Stop for several mini-breaks during your workday. Take 30 seconds to look out the window or stretch.
12.Pray or meditate