Dr. Melissa Read

Daniel, It sounds like you have developed a great system over time. That's wonderful to hear. None of us start out as experts. It takes time to refine our processes and develop standards that work for us. Dr. Melissa Read

Joseph, You are right. There are so many different outlets to explore. The right outlet for us depends on our own interests and can sometimes take time to find. Dr. Melissa Read

Anne, You are lucky to have such a wonderful outlet in work. Some of the students in these forums share that stress comes from both places, and they have to find other outlets altogether. Dr. Melissa Read

Stephen, I like how you are able to identify three categories for your work that require your attention and also cause you stress. It's interesting to hear about how and where you approach work in each category, given the unique nature of the work. You are right, some tasks can be completed in the convenience of our homes. When this is the case and where our administrations permit, it can be nice to get them done in comfortable environments. Dr. Melissa Read

David, It sounds like you have a highly efficient system! I am intrigued. I am curious to know if this is something that your administration put into place or something you took on by yourself. Dr. Melissa Read

Edward, I like your diversified approach. Some testing formats are perfect for streamlined grading. Others help us deeply test learning. Balancing our use of each method provides us great testing and grading outcomes. Dr. Melissa Read

Nicholas, It sounds like you have a healthy approach in place. Great to hear. Yes, there are some stressors that we really do have to let go of because we have zero control over them. Dr. Melissa Read

Nicholas, Late students can be particularly frustrating, but it's important to remember that you do have a choice. When students learn that your class info is presented once and only once, it may motivate them to be more timely in the future! Dr. Melissa Read

Jeffery, It sounds like you are dealing with a lot of stress, coming from multiple directions! I'm curious to hear about what you are doing to manage through it all. Dr. Melissa Read

Carrie, It sounds like you have found a productive and healthy coping mechanism to count on for the most stressful days. I like how one coping mechanism, breathing exercises, leads to another, sleep! Both have tremendous benefits. Dr. Melissa Read