Dr. Melissa Read

Discussion Comment

Yes, they all do. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate Jenny. Good summary of all of your challenges. Coping mechanisms like exercise and breathing could work well for you.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

I like your approach Michael and I agree. Stress identification is a good first step - especially when we can learn more about the origins of our stress. Understanding the problem areas helps us come up with good short and long term solutions.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Sounds like a fantastic system Richard. I like your combination of a homegrown method that seems to be working well and use of modern technology that has been productized to make grading easier. Way to find the solution that works best for you!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Interesting approach Kevin. Sounds like it will work for you. Yes, if we invest in doing tasks we don't like early, we get them out of the way and often can more fully enjoy the tasks we enjoy later.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like you have done a fantastic job of assessing your needs Jenny. Sometimes that's the hardest part so great work making progress there. Next step is to take action. Good to know you've increased your physical activity lately. That's a great start!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Excellent to hear Shauna! Yes, a good approach is to strive to accomplish tasks right away, understanding that sometimes we cannot do so and because reasonable with ourselves when we can't.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like a wise approach Monica. We have to set our expectations that some things are going to go wrong each day. How we handle those challenges is really what defines us. Sounds like you are handling them well.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Sounds like you have a very lucky dog Daniel! Really love what you've outlined here. It's great to see how many ways you enjoy your day - every day. I can really understand why you look forward to getting up in the morning!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Excellent approach Denise! Walks work so well for so many people. Some doctors believe that walking is also one of the best ways to boost your metabolism. So there are really a lot of benefits.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Good strategy Daniel! Even when we can't change the format of the exams, we can still control how students interact with them. I like the way you're leveraging what you have and at the same time, creating a grading system that will work best for you.