Dr. Melissa Read

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Interesting Cathleen, Most people have the opposite problem. I recommend pushing back on the amount of tasks you take on in your personal life. I also recommend setting expectations on the amount of time it will take personal tasks, and adding in a buffer to your expected time lines.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Indeed, prioritization is powerful and key in time and stress management. Making a list is really just the first step. When you prioritize, you really start to control and own your situation.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Technical difficulties can be a pain, particularly for online instructors. Developing a backup plan is a great way to reduce stress when technical challenges arise.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

This is a great list Amy. Unprepared students are definitely an important stressor to mention. We expect our students to come ready to learn. Often, this is not the case. Sometimes in my course syllabus, I provide a list of things students can do to be more prepared for their coursework. This has helped... at least for the ones who read the syllabus!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Indeed. Sometimes you have to take one step back to move a few steps forward.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Excellent Kathleen, Yes you are ultimately the priority. So do take the time you need for yourself.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Getting alternative perspectives from friends and family can indeed provide peace of mind Vanessa.

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Coping with Stress

Good point Wendy. The experience of stress isn't always helpful. Sometimes writing things down does put things into perspective.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

We indeed mush strike a good balance Michael. Sometimes the pendulum swings too far in one direction. When that is the case, we must self correct.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Great! Go ahead and try some of the methods that could work well in your online teaching environment. Speed reading for keywords is a great start.