Dr. Melissa Read

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It sounds like you have developed some great coping mechanisms Stacy. However, I do understand what you mean about micromanagement by your administration. That can be a tough situation and is a common stressfor for many instructors.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sorry to hear about your knee replacement but it sounds like, through that experience, you definitely developed some useful coping mechanisms for the future.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Very interesting about the effect of exposure to traffic exhaust. I have not heard of that before but if it's true, we should all be taking extra C!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Yes, it's very frustrating when you know you're stressed out but you don't know why. Taking a step back and refocusing can help. Talking to others can help too as they often have a unique perspective on our challenges.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Yes, it is sometimes hard to distinguish between tasks that are highest priority and those that have to be processed the most quickly. Practice with prioritization helps tremendously.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Love your approach Michelle. Yes, full body massage is definitely a great treat for the body, mind and spirit. I too struggle with caffeine. It's great during the day but does impact sleep significantly.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

It sounds like you have many outlets Dana but you can't always get to all of them. I'd pick just one extra outlet at a time and work it into your schedule.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like a great plan Shukmei. Exercise works great when you are feeling stressed.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, to your point, it's great to know students can actually learn from this process too by reviewing the correct answers as they grade.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, for those instructors who have access to IT support, it's great to call a meeting early in the semester to explore available options.