Dr. Melissa Read

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Thanks for sharing Solita! Yes, exercise can be a great stress reducer, but also has positive effects in terms of overall health and wellness.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

That's a popular problem. One method that can help is to simply select one item that you will complete per day. On most days, this is typically a reasonable goal and over time, you'll find you are really getting things done.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

This is quite the dilemma Solita! Perhaps you could make grading part of the learning process, and have students grade their exams after they take them. You would of course proof their grading to ensure that it was accurate. But they could do the bulk of the work and learn more in the process.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Exactly. When everything is a priority, we tend to freeze up and get nothing done at all.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

That sounds like a great step in the right direction Eva!

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Causes of Stress

Indeed. Compensation for the stress in our lives can inspire us to keep going when times get tough. We just have to know our limits.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

These are all great points Mark! Animals are great when it comes to reducing stress. They actually have a few built in stress reducing behaviors that we can really learn from. For example, dogs remember to stretch frequently and enjoy doing so.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Indeed. And for many of us, spending time with students is the most rewarding part of teaching.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

I know what you mean. Also, it can feel rewarding to just know that the undesirable task is off the table.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Stress definitely can come from within. Coping techniques can help us reach a place of calm.