Search
Close this search box.
Blog » Business Tips » 4 Ways to Meet your Deadlines

4 Ways to Meet your Deadlines

If you’re not early you’re late. Punctuality is a characteristic that most people struggle to maintain in the work world. Especially if you’re a freelancer, your ability to complete tasks on time and meet deadlines is imperative for your business. The more reliable you are in meeting these deadlines, the more likely you’ll be hired again in the future. We all live quite busy lives with plenty to do in the day, this often makes it difficult to budget time and keep track of these deadlines. While it’s not always easy, it’s very doable, here are some ways to help you stay on top of your due dates.

1. Make a List

This may seem like an obvious option, but the truth is very few people are disciplined enough to keep their tasks on a detailed list. If you’re old school, you can keep important dates written down in a moleskin journal. There are also plenty of IOS and Android applications that allow you to create to-do lists on your phone that help you stay organized and punctual. A few popular ones include: Evernote and Todoist. Try a few of these out, see what works for you and be on time!

2. Delegate Work

You should always look to surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Not only that, it’s important to build a network of people with a diverse set of skills. If you come across a task that can be executed by a more qualified person in your network, delegate that task to them. Run a cost/benefit analysis on utilizing their skills, if it works out in your favor, then you’ll save your self precious time and money.

3. Limit Distractions

Your time is your most valuable asset. In order to get the most out of your time, it’s best to keep distractions at a minimum. Arguably the biggest distraction is your smartphone. Unfortunately we need to use our phones quite a bit during our work day, so turning them off isn’t always the best option. You can discipline yourself to only use your phone for work related purposes, or you can turn off notifications and use the “Do not Disturb” function to limit disturbances.

4. Delay Gratification

Often times we like to reward ourselves for hard work. It’s nice to give yourself a pat on the back once in a while, but it’s also important to hold off on the big rewards until you’ve made a major accomplishment. This will give you structure on task/job completion. If you remained disciplined on delaying your gratification, you will naturally prioritize your tasks and it will help you stay motivated on meeting your deadlines.

Slept in too late. Sick. Dog ate my homework. Flat Tire. No matter what the excuse is, it’s typically never okay to be late. Make sure to utilize these four simple tips to stay on top of your deadlines and make the most of your day.

About Due’s Editorial Process

We uphold a strict editorial policy that focuses on factual accuracy, relevance, and impartiality. Our content, created by leading finance and industry experts, is reviewed by a team of seasoned editors to ensure compliance with the highest standards in reporting and publishing.

TAGS
Finance and Sales Expert
Renzo Costarella gives financial tips and tricks to help retire early. He is an expert at fintech sales and was former sales person at Due. He currently is an account executive at Brex. Previously, he has worked in sales, product, and growth. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Degree in Business/Managerial Economics.

About Due

Due makes it easier to retire on your terms. We give you a realistic view on exactly where you’re at financially so when you retire you know how much money you’ll get each month. Get started today.

Categories

Top Trending Posts

Due Fact-Checking Standards and Processes

To ensure we’re putting out the highest content standards, we sought out the help of certified financial experts and accredited individuals to verify our advice. We also rely on them for the most up to date information and data to make sure our in-depth research has the facts right, for today… Not yesterday. Our financial expert review board allows our readers to not only trust the information they are reading but to act on it as well. Most of our authors are CFP (Certified Financial Planners) or CRPC (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor) certified and all have college degrees. Learn more about annuities, retirement advice and take the correct steps towards financial freedom and knowing exactly where you stand today. Learn everything about our top-notch financial expert reviews below… Learn More