By Kayla Reinhart
Office Assistant/Graphic Designer
Cresco Shopper, Cresco, IA
Over my time in the newspaper industry, I’ve learned that deadlines are more important than others may feel. Sometimes deadlines feel stressful, but they help you keep everything on track.
For myself, deadlines help me realize what is of importance first and when things need to be done. They also hold me and others accountable. When I get things done before a deadline it makes me feel good knowing that another thing is done. When I don’t get a project done before a deadline it affects other people in the workplace.
Having a set deadline has helped me focus better. When I have limited time, I prioritize what needs to be done first, mostly the bigger projects. The smaller projects can get done at a later time. When there is some added pressure, it helps me work more efficiently and think faster. I don’t try and rush to get things done because I want to put out quality work and manage my time well.
Deadlines work better when they are more realistic. You don’t want to aim too high to put yourself into a burnout. When everyone on your team understands what the deadline is and who is expected to do what everything will run smoother. It will feel more like teamwork if you set this plan up and work together to get the project done before the deadline.
You don’t need to dread deadlines, they can help you grow in the industry. Deadlines will help you stay organized, be able to communicate with your team better and prioritize. Deadlines will help you reach your goals and make you feel more satisfied about the work that you put out.
Kayla
Office Assistant/Graphic Designer
Cresco Shopper, Cresco, IA
Over my time in the newspaper industry, I’ve learned that deadlines are more important than others may feel. Sometimes deadlines feel stressful, but they help you keep everything on track.
For myself, deadlines help me realize what is of importance first and when things need to be done. They also hold me and others accountable. When I get things done before a deadline it makes me feel good knowing that another thing is done. When I don’t get a project done before a deadline it affects other people in the workplace.
Having a set deadline has helped me focus better. When I have limited time, I prioritize what needs to be done first, mostly the bigger projects. The smaller projects can get done at a later time. When there is some added pressure, it helps me work more efficiently and think faster. I don’t try and rush to get things done because I want to put out quality work and manage my time well.
Deadlines work better when they are more realistic. You don’t want to aim too high to put yourself into a burnout. When everyone on your team understands what the deadline is and who is expected to do what everything will run smoother. It will feel more like teamwork if you set this plan up and work together to get the project done before the deadline.
You don’t need to dread deadlines, they can help you grow in the industry. Deadlines will help you stay organized, be able to communicate with your team better and prioritize. Deadlines will help you reach your goals and make you feel more satisfied about the work that you put out.
Kayla