Dr. Gary Carlson

shelly Spending time with your patience has advantages for you and your patience. Your bed side manner helps patience keep up their spirits facing the challenges they have in store for them. Paper work and bureaucracy can keep us from focusing on some of the main reason we do what we do for our career. Your technique works because I used to do the same thing by visiting colleges and classrooms. Another great get away for me was attending graduations. Dr. Gary Carlson

Yasmine, Break time used wisely is always a good technique for stress relief. Some people actually use is to only increase their emotional state. This is not a good habit. Your technique is the best for getting mentally prepared for the challenges of the day. Dr. Gary Carlson

Deanna, Listening is known to be 87% of communication. This open door policy encourages more communication. Being viable is always appreciated. I recently retired from a large school operation. When I see my colleagues they mention how they miss seeing me come by their offices.

Kim, Positive self talk is the key to keeping proper atttitude.

Darryl, It is always important to keep conversations professional and without hidden agendas. Listening is the key. 87% of communication is your ability to listen. Tthen speak to the discussion items.

Joseph, You are definitely on the right path. Organization and being prepared is the formula for success. The ideal situation is to make it a babit by regular practice

Kim, There is good stress and bad. It is important to realize which one is negative for your health.

Carlos, During my experience with doing teacher negotiations we had large groups but there were very well defined rules of engagement during the process. It sllowed for all concerned to express themselves So much on what we do and how successful it can be depends on the purpose and expected outcomes to well spelled out.

Denise, Interesting way of relieving your stress. Sometimes when you can take that step back and enjoy the moment releases the chemistry that give you joy.

Marilyn, It is good to vent with the right people and exercise always reduces stress. Both are healthy activity. Especially when you are with close colleagues.