Dr. Melissa Read

Discussion Comment

Jeanette, That sounds like the right approach. It's one thing to write a list. It's quite another to keep that list fresh and up to date. The right frequency for list making really depends on how frequently you receive new tasks into your queue, and how quickly your tasks change. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Nicholas, It sounds like you know yourself and your style well. That's a wonderful start. If procrastination does not go well with your freelance role, you might consider trying to improve in that area. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

IDA, I completely agree. Of course, we have to choose the people who we share with carefully. Some people are great listeners. Others are dealing with too much of their own stress are not able to handle the burden of ours. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Victoria, Those sounds like two wonderful outlets. I'm curious to hear more about the kind of exercise that works best for you. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Carolyn, You bring up some good points and they actually speak to the need for building a buffer into your schedule. If it is possible, allow extra time for the unexpected to account for all the miscellaneous things that can add up. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Tammy, You can start by just taking the biggest task on your list and breaking it down into smaller pieces. Then try chipping away at them and refine your process from there. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Susan, You are indeed not alone. It's great to hear that you found a way to take something negative, like a long commute, and turn it into something so positive. Sometimes we have to take that alone time where we can get it. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Norma, Well you've got to have priorities, don't you. If sleep is that important for you, it sounds like you are spending time doing what's right for you. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

Discussion Comment

Task Prioritization

John, It sounds like you have done some work refining what works best for you. That is important. Each person is different and requires a different approach to success. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Robert, It sounds like you have developed a great approach for both your work and your life. That's great to hear. Sometimes people in project management have a case of the shoe cobblers shoes. Dr. Melissa Read