Deadline is the deadline or the deadline for something: the performance of work of any kind, the deadline for the delivery of the order, the final date of submission of the material and the like. This word comes from the English “deadline”, which literally means “death” and “line” (“dead” and “line”). In this case, the deadline is the limit date or time. And the English word "dead" is used here for a reason. It further emphasizes that the appointed date and time is final - it is a kind of "death line."
If we talk about the scope of this term, then it is used almost everywhere. For example, in sports, the deadline is the time before which it is necessary to finish the game or game, as well as the last day when the player has the opportunity to transfer to another team or club at will. In medicine, this term is used to fix the maximum possible date for the implementation of any therapeutic measures. For example, in order to indicate the deadline for abortion. In the field of advertising, the deadline is used as a limiter on the validity of a commercial offer provided to potential buyers, customers or partners. This is necessary in order to once again provoke the consumer for immediate action, to stimulate in this way to make a purchase.
If we talk about the use of the term “deadline” exclusively in the business sphere, today experts in the field of effective work time management identify several main types of deadline. The first is an urgent type, which means such work (or order), which should be completed as quickly as possible. Much more effort is always expended on the implementation of tasks of this type than usual, which is why they are often associated with receiving double rewards. The second type is a phased deadline associated with the gradual delivery of several orders or the gradual implementation of various types of work. In this case, only after approval by the customer (employer) of the current stage, it will be possible to proceed to the next. And the third type is periodic. A repeating deadline is the principle that most journalists or advertisers work when, for example, every Monday they need to submit new material to management.
Every modern person is faced with this or that type of deadline throughout his life. In order to avoid constantly thinking that a deadline is approaching faster when such a situation arises, there are a few little tricks. First, if possible, it is necessary to divide a large work (order, project) into several parts. Secondly, it is necessary to have a good idea of the goal and clearly plan all the steps to achieve it. Thirdly, it is very important to ensure that the surrounding space (room, table) is clean and tidy. If there is order around, then there will be no confusion in thoughts, which means that it will be possible to think through everything well and make the right decision, without fear of the upcoming deadline.
