Dr. Melissa Read

Discussion Comment

Russell, Sounds like you have a great system in place. Keeping a daily list probably helps you focus and not feel overwhelmed. Keep it up! Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Crystal, Sounds like you are balancing a lot at work and at home. Perhaps consolidating your list from both worlds, to see everything in one view, is the best approach. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Tiffany, It sounds like you have developed a really healthy approach. That's wonderful to hear. Yes, the 'me time' is great. I'd love to hear more about the kinds of activities you engage in when enjoying 'me time.' Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Tiffany, It sounds like you have developed a really healthy approach. That's wonderful to hear. Yes, the 'me time' is great. I'd love to hear more about the kinds of activities you engage in when enjoying 'me time.' Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Don, Micro management can be tough if it's not a style you are accustomed to working with. There are some people who do really well with it though. To each his own. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Sherice, Sounds like a great approach. I'm curious to hear more about what specific method you will use to make things more clear. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Jerome, It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job of managing expectations. This is great to hear. It can save you and your students a lot of heartache if everyone is clear on goals and process from the start. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Denise, Crossing off items on your list can be a great relief. It's wonderful to see your progress visually and to enjoy knowing that everything is getting done! Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Don, Interesting. I often find that instructors train like this in culinary and medical fields. I'm curious to hear about your field. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Tiffany, Yes, prioritization can make all the difference in list making. Doing so helps us clearly see what needs to be accomplished as opposed to the nice to haves. Dr. Melissa Read