Deadlines, we all have them, but often they are set for us and not by us. Maybe they are set by a client, or a boss, or by our bodies. They become a burden to many, causing anxiety and often doubt over our own abilities to complete the task at hand.  Instead of looking at deadlines as a cause for concern, maybe it’s time we start recognizing the good that come from them. Certainly from a productivity standpoint, we would be nowhere without hard deadlines and an idea of how our day to day relates to a bigger picture. From a creative standpoint we can take aim at the benefits of a deadline.  Creatively we rarely give a second thought to most tasks. We know how to complete the task, so we do it right then or we procrastinate and do it later. We categorize the amount of effort required and tell ourselves exactly when it is necessary to be completed. Today, be mindful of thinking about the role that creativity and productivity play in the management of a deadline.