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Kickboxing sounds exciting Cynthia. Why not go ahead and give it a try. Sometimes it's hard to get back into old routines (e.g. yoga). Sometimes it's actually easier to start new ones.

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Task Prioritization

This is so true Scott. One of the best ways to relieve the stress of work piling up is actually jumping in and getting started on it. It can be nice to know at the end of the day that progress has been made toward your goal.

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Coping with Stress

Wow, watching Manatees or dolphins on a dock sounds really special Joe. What a great way to cope with stress - especially if you find the time to do it often.

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Causes of Stress

That's a tough one John. When theft occurs in a college setting, sometimes equipment just cannot be replaced.

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Great to hear you're already using the electronic answer sheet Edward. That's a huge time saver. Gives you more time to focus on other things - like lecture preparation and student meetings.

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Causes of Stress

Thanks for sharing David. These are some great points. Many instructors struggle with gaining the kind of consistency they like. Every semester, the routine changes drastically - from work times to the content we teach.

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Task Prioritization

That sounds tough Gregory. I know it's hard when you have your schedule mapped out and then a supervisor or fellow employee jumps into your queue. I might try setting expectations the next time that happens. Let your supervisor know that you'll be happy to get to their task but that other tasks will not be completed if you shift your focus.

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Task Prioritization

This is a good approach Michael. While it's important to prioritize urgent tasks and take care of them, sometimes is is nice to knock out a few easy tasks before they pile up.

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Task Prioritization

It's great to hear that you try to look ahead and that you have the time Jessica. So many instructors are so completely underwater with work that it's just too hard to be proactive.

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Coping with Stress

It sounds like you are in a good place when it comes to handling stress David. You know what works for you and you have reasonable expectations of yourself and others.