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A yoga class sounds great. And if you don't have time to drive to a class, there are also classes on TV and through DVDs.

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Causes of Stress

Wow, that sounds like a lot of stress Michael. One of the things you mentioned was being asked to teach a course that you're not familiar with. That is stressful because it can cause you to have to do a lot of extra preparation. In these cases, look to your fellow instructors who have taught your course. They may have materials that they can share to save you time.

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Task Prioritization

Jesse, I like the way you are choosy about which projects you accept and when. Most instructors have a hard time pushing back on projects when they receive them. Setting expectations upstream can really pay off downstream.

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Task Prioritization

It sounds like you have a good system already in place Tracy. Yes, urgent tasks should be completed first if you want to avoid future stress.

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Task Prioritization

Mary, sometimes when we check our lists too frequently, it can start to feel overwhelming. Try checking in just once or twice a day if your list is stressing you out.

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, you definitely have options Erin. Go ahead and explore a few to see which works best for you.

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Coping with Stress

This is a great list Julia. Yes, breathing exercises are a great method and can take place anywhere.

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Causes of Stress

This is a great list Julie. It sounds like you deal with a tremendous amount of stress. At the same time, it looks like you already have a very organized system for attacking that stress head on.

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Causes of Stress

Problems with the economy can definitely make life more stressful than usual. But keeping a positive attitude and finding happiness in professional development is the right approach.

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Task Prioritization

Lists are really great, especially wen you get the feeling of satisfaction knowing your are crossing things off and making progress.