Dr. Melissa Read

This is great perspective Abigail and so true. Sadly, some students will play instructors and their administrations against each other in order to advance. It's a shame when this happens and it's stressful for sure.

Sounds like a great plan Juanita. Exercise, meditation and laughter can all at least help us reduce stress in our lives.

Yes, it is often a challenge to decide which task is more of a priority. Sometimes I ask myself what would happen if I decided not to complete each task. Sometimes this helps me figure out which one to focus on if there are many to choose from!

It sounds like you have a good handle on the landscape of your stress Gordon. That's a great start. Focus on the stress that can be reduced and eliminated, understanding that other stress may be completely out of your control.

That sounds really tough Heidi. When we work with family and they are stressed, it's hard to take a break from it. It's hard to 'leave your work at the office.'

It's great to have a family member who wants to keep active and keep exercising. Glad to hear you are in that kind of a situation Rebecca. It's also nice to hear that you recognize your vices but that you try to limit them to the best of your ability. No one is perfect. Life is about being the best version of ourselves that we can be.

Thanks for sharing Linda. This is actually a common problem among instructors. For some instructors, the more time they have, the more time they waste. For some, it's actually easier to complete a task if there is a looming deadline.

Wow, having access to instant feedback sounds like a wonderful part of being in your class. Thanks for sharing Heidi. My only concern with this method is that sometimes, after a student has completed their exam, they can be a little emotional about grading. Sometimes instant feedback is not helpful in those situations and it's nicer when the student can take a step back, take a deep breadth and then return to learn more about how they scored.

Very true about exercise and negative activity Tara. Exercise can be a great way to clear you mind of negative thoughts and be a little healthier too. We don't have to expend a lot of energy either. Simply taking a walk for a few minutes each day is a great step in the right direction.

That's great to hear Cassandra! It's wonderful when we teach the same course semester after semester. Each semester, we can invest a little in streamlining our lecture and exam materials. After a few years we can effectively be on autopilot, adding new content as our fields' continue to discover and innovate.