Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like a great plan Eric. It's ok to start small and work your way up.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Sounds like a good plan Wayne. Sometimes dividing tasks up to be accomplished at work and at home can really help.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

It sounds like you have a really honest and realistic assessment of yourself Robert. That's a great first step. The next step is to start tackling the opportunities, one at a time.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Glad to hear you feel like you are on the right track John. Sometimes a little affirmation can come in handy. But do try to incorporate new things every once in a while. You never know where they will take you and could be in a positive direction.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Company policy really can be stressful Patrick, especially when it changes. One way to deal is to be on the committees who decide which changes will happen. This way, you can be more in control of the changes and can use your position to make improvements that will help instructors like you.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

A great first step is just identifying this George. Next step is doing something about it. Don't be afraid to start small and do just a few things a week toward your goal of physical health. Then slowly work your way up.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Yes, acceptance is very important Steve. There are some things that we just cannot control. Moving forward understanding this can give us a sense of peace. Of course walking the dog works too!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

That's a tough one Scott. Some administrations do set very strict guidelines for how work will be completed. If these guidelines aren't working for you, it's important to make suggestions for organizational change.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Yes, think first and react next Clive. Often times, instructors do the opposite and sadly, this can open doors for more stress.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

This is a solid list John - and very common stressors for instructors. You are right in that most of these are hard to control. The students leaving early and showing up late might be one opportunity space. It's possible, through guidelines in your course syllabus, to correct this kind of behavior.