@nancypetritsch :Hi Nancy

I enjoyed this course too and am eager in the months ahead to utilize some of the newer strategies that I have learned. The prioritizing goals, keeping a log of how I currently spend my time, as well as breaking down the goals and priorities.

Hopefully, this will make me a more productive, less stressed employee!!

@noni :I agree with your insights. School is a very stressful enviroment for adult learners-finances, pressure, fear of success, and the daily drama that is life. As a college Director, I often find that I am the one that students feel comfortable unloading their stress on. Apparently my role inludes part time psychiatrist!!!

It is very important to sometimes just listen or be a shoulder to cry on. I have also found that the calmer I am in these situations, the calmer the student becomes. It is almost like I am absorbing their stress, but it is important to… >>>