Dr. Melissa Read

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So true Betty and I'm so glad you mentioned these things. The best venting requires the right audience and small doses. You don't want to vent to the wrong person or too much to the right person!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Thanks for sharing Ellen! This brings up an important point. There are certain events that happen in our schedule that we just can't plan for. These just tend to pop up every now and then. To account for them, it's best to build a buffer into our schedules. This way, we can be prepared for the unexpected.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Wonderful to hear Fedele. Sounds like you've just got to keep this up and you'll be on the right track. Great work!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

So true Diana! I think it's important to note that a lot of times, what we do to streamline grading can have important benefits to the student learning experience too. So we get twice as much out of our efforts.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like a great approach Katheryn. You are lucky to have an hour a day to spare. I'd love to learn more about the kinds of things you do during your hour to relieve stress. Sounds like they are really working for you!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Sounds like a great plan Rebecca. It's interesting because many instructors get into your situation. They either go too far with procrastination or immediacy. For many, it's hard to find a balance but you can get there if you focus on it every day.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Excellent to hear Katheryn. I'd love to learn more about what you did to improve your grading process. Could be helpful for others.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Excellent approach Gilbert and I know it will work well for you. Go ahead and give it a try. Glad to hear you're at least doing the most important tasks first. That's a good step in the right direction.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Indeed true Gina! While it takes a lot of energy, exercise can really help you relax and unwind. I'm glad to hear that exercise has been helpful for you. Keep it up!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Excellent to hear Dale! Yes, some instructors face problems with immediacy. It's not always a good problem to have. While we are getting a lot accomplished, we don't always focus on the right things and aren't always able to fully enjoy our time off. Balance is the key.