Dr. Melissa Read

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Excellent Rick. There are so many different options. You could really choose a different exercise each day of the week. So if you are more productive when you mix things up, go with that!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Yes, it's important to breath David. I like your approach of knocking out priority tasks first. Then breaking and then getting to everything else. You must feel a sense of relief midway through your process.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

That's really tough Anne. I tend to have these students in my intro classes and I know exactly what you are dealing with. It's frustrating but we've got to find ways to teach them to fish so they will be successful post graduation.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Yes, a change of scenery can go a long way in reducing stress Tony. It can really help you break out of familiar patterns and have a fresh, new point of view.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, it's really all about good time management Karl. Good time management can help you balance teaching, grading and course prep will time to spare.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Yes, setting expectations is a critical step in ensuring that students know what you want from them and helping them understand what you have to offer.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, do go ahead and use the scantron Tracey. You will be amazed at how well it works for you. It's especially effective for large class sizes.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Yes, do stick to the plan Michael. I know it's hard when you have so many people who need your help. If you don't help yourself every once in a while, you will end up in a position where you can't help anyone else.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Yes, sleep and talking our stressors are both a great way to cope. It sounds like you've identified what you need to work on Krista. That's a great first step. The next step is of course to take action. You can start slow and small and work your way up.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Excellent Craig! I'm glad to hear you will be incorporating some of what you learned.