It is very important to set dedlines for any work we do because without this we don't take the work seriously. Personally I always set time limit for any task I do. It helps me a lot to finish the work in time.
As your title is
Falling Behind Schedule and Deadline Can Adversely Affect Your Mental Health
It is true falling behind the schedule really affect mental health. I personally experienced it. When there is too many task to do and also have a work which is on progress then it's is sure we fall behind the schedule. This thing create pressure on us which leads us to little bit depression.
So I always set some extra time period for the task if there is some delay expected.
Hi @ajks
To some degree I think you're right. But what about work that is very ... creative? Or is related to emerging markets, where things are changing rapidly?
Perhaps it's best to be able to disconnect ourselfs emotionally at that particular moment? To separate ourselfs from all emotions that follows, whenever we fail meeting deadlines.
Yours
Piotr