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Leveraging these tools is a great way to streamline the grading process Beth. I'm glad to hear you already have a good system in place.

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Task Prioritization

Interesting. It almost appears as though you struggle with immediacy for one aspect of your life and procrastination for another.

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Coping with Stress

That sounds like a great plan Bridgett. Yes, exercise has a number of benefits, only one being stress reduction.

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Coping with Stress

Having a good sense of humor about the stress in your life is a great coping mechanism. It can also put others at ease when talking to you about difficult circumstances.

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Task Prioritization

Wanda, it sounds like dance class would really work for you if it weren't for the distance. I might suggest buying a dance class DVD, moving a few couches and trying it at home every once in a while. You can invite a few friends too.

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Task Prioritization

You bring up a good point Wanda. The way we handle tasks in our careers outside of teaching may not work best in the career college context. Each context may require a unique form of task management.

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Task Prioritization

Indeed. Just being able to see everything on paper can help remind you to complete those larger and more time consuming tasks.

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Causes of Stress

Good point Scott. When we don't understand the goals behind tedious tasks, or when these tasks truly have no goals behind them, it can feel stressful.

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Streamlining the Grading Process

That's a great plan Kate. You will be amazed at how much time you can save by just looking for the underlined portions of the text. And this method can also help your students focus on fully answering your questions.

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Task Prioritization

It sounds like you are highly organized Joyce. This probably makes you effective at completing your tasks on time, but may make you feel a little rigid at times. Finding the right balance is key.