Yeah that's a great summary. Not a magic bullet but it helps to build your own mental defenses to this. Recognise that the deadline is arbitrary. Predict what

Yeah that's a great summary. Not a magic bullet but it helps to build your own mental defenses to this. Recognise that the deadline is arbitrary. Predict what will happen when it arrives. Adjust your effort so you are not overextended time and again. Similarly recognise when code is likely to be thrown out, and don't pour your heart and soul into it. Make it good enough, then look for you life satisfaction elsewhere.