Why Do People Get Stressed Out by Deadlines?

Imagine your brain is like a toy car. When you see a deadline, it’s like someone hits the gas, suddenly everything goes faster, and you feel all that stress. It’s because your brain thinks something important is coming soon, and it wants to get ready for it.

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A kid gets nervous before an exam because they know they only have one day to study.
An office worker feels their heart race when they see the words 'due tomorrow' on an email.
A student breaks out in sweat during a pop quiz that wasn’t announced earlier.

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Categories: Psychology · stress,deadline,time management,anxiety,psychology of work