Dr. Melissa Read

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Richard, It sounds like you have a good sense of your current situation and know what you need to do in the future. Sometimes starting new coping mechanisms can be tough, particularly around the holidays. I might recommend starting slow and working your way up. While the new year is a natural choice for getting new things started, the very best time is actually now. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Heidi, It sounds like you have a healthy approach to getting things done. I should note that no one is perfect and most of us procrastinate a little every now and then! Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Ann, I am glad to hear that you found some if this course content helpful. Yes, recurring tasks on the calendar can save a lot of list writing time and can help you remember things small and large. Just remembering to take your vitamins in the morning can be a challenge for some people and I know some people who have calendar reminders for little things like that! Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Maria, Wow, that sounds like a great idea. I love the idea of having an answer pattern. You could do themed patterns for the holidays. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Jerri, That sounds like the right approach. I completely know where you are coming from regarding the daunting tasks you have in your life. Often times, the more daunting a task is, the more likely we are to try to avoid that task. Breaking large tasks into smaller chunks really can make all the difference. It makes the large tasks so much more palatable. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Chris, It's amazing that you've gotten this far without list making and I'm glad you see the benefits. Yes, one of the many advantages of list making is our ability to see the progress we've made. Some people save their completely lists and review them occasionally, just for a sense of accomplishment. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Randy, It sounds like you have developed a healthy approach to task completion. Urgent tasks do take priority so it's good to face them head on. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Bo, It sounds like you have a few great ways to manage stress. That's wonderful to hear. As for your coffee drinking, most things are ok in moderation. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Kizmit, Many of us battle the obstacle of immediacy. That's how we got where we are in life. In part, immediacy can be a good thing. However, it can also be a stress source as some of us never rest. Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Roy, I understand your frustration. For many of us, we feel if it isn't broken, we don't want to fix it! Dr. Melissa Read