Here are some strategies to handle these:
- Plan recovery time after the deadline. Before the deadline, work took priority. After the deadline, you need to take priority if you're going to keep up your output. Let yourself sleep enough. Choose nutritious food rather than junk food. Move, and get back onto your regular schedule after you've recovered.
- Even if you've dialed back on exercise, still try to get enough sleep in the time leading up to your deadline. If you're having trouble even sleeping enough, you probably shouldn't be doing heavy-duty exercise. Light movement will help keep the stress under control.
- Do eat. If you don't have time to eat, still prioritize vegetables and protein.
- Take occasional breaks to go for a short walk, get some fresh air, recenter your thoughts. Then get back to conquering the world or filing your TPS reports.
