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Hank, Email can be manageable if we treat it like any other daily task. It is common for us to think we have to read each email right away and respond almost as quickly. Setting aside email times, and turning email off during the other times, should be pretty helpful. Let me know how it works for you.

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Developing a High EQ

Thanks, Todd. Finding ways to help your students see that you were once where they are now goes a long way in building a positive relationship. Helping them identify small successes is a great first step.

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HABE's of Successful Students

Eric, What are some specific things you do to foster the development of this "willingness to do what it takes" in students that do not already come to with this attitude?

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HABE's of Successful Students

Karen, Some students come to us with high levels of personal motivation and great study habits. I have had students duplicate the behavior you describe here. What are some things you do specifically to help build study skills and increase motivation in students who do not have the same drive and skill as the student you described?

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Prioritizing!

Thanks for the post, Marybeth. Is the due date your main determinant when setting out your priorities or are there other factors you consider?

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Prioritizing!

Thanks, George. What are some of the things you consider as your prioritize?

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Prioritizing!

It sounds like you are well organized and productive, Lissete. Well done!

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Time-Wasters

I have similar issues. I have found that I have to turn off the instant messaging and close my email for periods during the day so that I can get things done uninterrupted.

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Prioritizing!

Thanks, Christine. Some experts tell us to attack issues in term of importance rather than expediency.

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Prioritizing!

ljeoma, Experts stress that the fact that we can do something quickly does not necessarily mean we should do it first. do you ever find that you run out of time to do the important things becuse you spent time on the less important things you could do quickly?