Dr. Melissa Read

Discussion Comment

Interesting approach Carrie. I like the idea of compartmentalizing. Many instructors use this technique to effectively approach work and personal tasks.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Excellent! So glad to hear Edward. Yes, there's something great about putting your tasks on a list and putting them out of your mind. With your list, you can relax and enjoy life a little more, knowing you have a sound approach to getting it all done!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

This is a great analysis Sharon. I like the language you use when you describe taking stress on. The way you describe it, you are very much in control of the amount of stress you take on. That's really the best outlook and approach!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Yes, money management is the key. People who keep careful watch over their finances can reduce stress and budget to splurge every once in a while too!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Sometimes we have "a case of the shoe cobblers' shoes" William. Even the best time and stress management instructors occasionally forget to use the best methods for dealing with stress. We can more easily get ourselves on track when we acknowledge what we're doing and take the time to make tweaks to our approach.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Love the idea of how to guides Steven. Great approach and thanks for sharing. It sounds like production of the guides will be a big investment of time. That being said, once they are finished they are going to really take your teaching to the next level!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like you have some developed some great coping mechanisms Gretchen! Nice work. Yes, breathing through your nose and out your mouth is the proper breathing technique - typically the most effective too.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

This is a great approach Dave. Try to get urgent tasks knocked out first or they can haunt you a little later. Then think about prioritizing and getting high priority tasks done right away.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, these are all great techniques Joseph! I'd be interested to learn more about what you and other instructors have tried - what's working and what's not.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Great to hear Barbara. Sometimes, reaching a point where our grading is streamlined requires administrative support. When we don't have the support of our leadership, it can be hard to make progress globally. Though conversations can be difficult, it is important to press for change.