Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sleep is a tough one Kimberly. If you can limit your caffeine intake, that can help.

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Task Prioritization

This is true Karla. When we miss our priority and urgent tasks, it can make life even more stressful than if we take care of them on schedule.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

This is an interesting point Dolores. Some people are great at time management in one area of their lives - like work - and not so great in other areas - like home. We can sometimes learn from ourselves when we excel in one category and get better across the board.

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like you have a wonderful outlook Douglas. And you're right, not every day is going to go according to plan. Some days we are thrown off. It's nice to know you have come up with a way to press the reset button in those times.

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Causes of Stress

Sounds like a great approach Christina. Ten minutes doesn't sound like a lot of time but I imagine it makes a huge difference.

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Task Prioritization

Yes, task prioritization is really the key Meron. Helps us stay more productive and keeps people we deliver to happy. Also makes things less overwhelming when we know what to focus on.

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Task Prioritization

Many instructors love to work under pressure Ihssan. For some, it makes them more productive and they really need the pressure to reach their goals.

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Coping with Stress

I like the concept of "practical" goals Carol. We've got to be reasonable with ourselves if we want to achieve anything at all.

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Coping with Stress

Excellent work Angela! Joining the gym sounds like an excellent step in the right direction. Quitting smoking will be tough but you can do it.

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Coping with Stress

Power naps are great Barrie. The only challenge that instructors face is many of them have a hard time actually falling asleep in the middle of the day. Limiting caffeine intake and finding a quiet place can help.