What are some ways to improve your ability to work under pressure?

When under pressure (and we all are under pressure, more time than we care to admit) I prioritize tasks to identify what task is causing it, break them into smaller steps to prepare and plan, and focus on one thing at a time. I also get some help by self-talk to stay calm and focused. But most importantly, the key is learning from past mistakes and using them as an opportunity. I always quote "The strength of the team is each individual member, the strength of each member is the Team. Reach out to others to seek support overcome the hurdles and push away the pressure.

Improving your ability to work under pressure involves developing both mental and practical skills. Here are some practical ways to do it 1. Practice time management: Learn to prioritize tasks and allocate your time effectively. 2. Develop problem-solving skills: Enhance your ability to think on your feet and find solutions quickly. 3. Seek feedback: Learn from past experiences and adjust your approach accordingly.

In my experience and via different reading such as the book "The 25th Hour" from Guillaume Declair, Bao Dinh and Jérôme Dumont, I realised that planning your day every morning is very efficient. First, analyse whether you are a morning or afternoon/night person. According to that, you can use the time where you are the most focused to book for the projects that require the most of your focus and plan the other ones around. However, if you do have something that you constantly want to procrastinate and which does not require a lot of time, do it right away, so it is definitely behind you! On top of that, it has been shown that writing your planning on a piece of paper with a pen allows you to remember your planning better than digitally.

Time management is one of the key x-factors in this scenario, because the pressure will often include some sort of deadline. A lot of the stress associated with high expectations on the job is about delivering high-quality work *quickly*. With that in mind: * A daily review of priorities is a good way to manage and optimize time for maximum impact. * Compartmentalizing the work into smaller milestones is helpful to create a sense of momentum, and also gives you a chance to solicit feedback in advance of the deadline. * Tracking your hours provides invaluable insight into how your time is spent, which can then help you eliminate work or delegate it... or project forward to create enough space in your calendar to deliver your work on time.