Dr. Gary Carlson

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Curtis , It great you understand the importance to allow a student to step back and reflect in a calmer situation. When we understand the precedent behavior before the actual unacceptable behavior we can curb future problems. By keeping stress levels at a minimum with high anxiety students you can much faster progress with their achievment. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Elizabeth, Organization is the key to meeting success. I have had the opportunity over the past 40+ years to run many meetings. I plan meetings to allow people to know the agenda before the meeting with objectives outlined of what outcomes we are looking at achieving in the meeting. I always put action items first in the agenda and are they are priority to the other items on the agenda. If time doesn't allow for the items that are not action items you can find other ways of distributing this information. Time is valuable to all concerned your attention to… >>>

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Teresa, Both are great techniques. I am sure you have the attitude to make it work. Having positive self talk with optimism is the key. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Merary, Great comments by you. You seem to have the right idea about how to deal with different stress issues. Prioritization is the key and having the priorities first and make sure you are dealing with those things you can make a difference. It may call for some delegation with some of your colleagues who could deal with some issues for you. Your determination and flexibility will always be a pulse for you. Your vitality and contributions I believe will be plentiful. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Shawnte, Negative stress often comes from a personal trauma or a catastrophe. Your approach has to always be on the high side of what we can accomplish. Small steps to large achievements. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Jeffrey, Humor without a doubt can be a reliever of stress. The secret is to using humor but never losing the seriousness of the situation. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Christine, Showing you care and interest in your employees is a great characteristic. I have always communicated to my employees is that no one cares what you know until they know that you care. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Earl, People do different activities to regain or maintain their composure. You have found something that works for you. Good for you. This is used by many of us. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Earl, When decisions are made it is important to consider all aspects of the decision. To do this it may take some time. You will live with your decisions much better when you take time in your deliberations. A calm head is better than a pressured one. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Ajani, You are very correct about both types of stress. You need to be able to dicern between both types. When you are considerably distracted to keep you from performing this is the wrong kind of distress you or any of us should endure. Keep your balance with life activites to keep stress from taking over your day to day life. Dr. Gary Carlson