Dr. Melissa Read

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This is true Kevin. When we bottle things up for too long, it can really wear us down. Reaching out to friends, family and even trusted coworkers can make a huge difference.

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Causes of Stress

That sounds like a very difficult situation Kim. I can't imagine what it must be like to manage 50 instructors. You might try organizing them into a hierarchy - by experience and tenure. So those who have been with you for a while and who know how you like things can lead those who are newer.

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Coping with Stress

That's a great strategy Sheri! Daily walks are a big help and encourage you to breath, exercise and clear your mind.

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Task Prioritization

Yes, completion times are a nice added touch to to do lists Charles. Mapping your to do list to a computer program like MS Outlook is one way to take your current method to the next level.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Yes, getting outside and closer to nature really can make all the difference Charles. Sounds like you and your family have a great approach to reducing stress together.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Sounds like you have a very organized approach Diane. If it's working for you, great! No need to change it. Just keep doing what you're doing.

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Task Prioritization

Yes, dealing with the unexpected is an art William. I like to add a 10% buffer into my schedule to account for priority tasks that pop up throughout the week.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like a great plan Craig. Yes sleep, stretching and breathing exercises are all great ways to cope with stress.

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, numeric based questions are relatively easy to grade Monty, though sometimes I like to assess the steps that each student took to arrive at the answer. The assessment of steps can be the time consuming part but well worth it.

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Causes of Stress

This is true Tom. We've really got to address causes of stress and attack them head on - even if they are small. Otherwise they can accumulate and this can make life very hard.