Let's conquer the countdown

Have faith. Breathe. Don't get unalived over deadlines. Those who fought the clock and won, share their best get-it-done hacks

- Christalle Fernandes

Is it deadline-o'clock again? While most lives are driven by alerts, reminders and cut-off points, for some, the countdown to zero hour brings only stress. Suddenly, a one-hour task seems impossible even where there are 60 minutes to spare. It's not just creative folks who wait for great ideas to materialise. Even code-writers, CEOs and corporate types freeze as deadlines approach. It's not procrastination, it's often low-key unfounded fear. Five professionals share their hacks on overcoming deadline paralysis. Read up before the alarm rings. Just kidding!