Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Debra, Yes, this would be a great exercise, particularly because you already successfully leverage lists. Go ahead and give it a try. You can start small, listing just a few stressors, and then work your way up. Dr. Melissa Read
Gregg, It sounds like what you learned in this module will drive quite a shift in the way you process your tasks. At a guess, you'll find that you are making more deadlines with the new approach! Dr. Melissa Read
Amanda, It's nice to hear that some of the course content resonated so well with you. Yes, many instructors find themselves in a similar situation. It's tempting just to complete the small tasks first, never moving to the larger tasks. For these types of people, I recommend breaking large and daunting tasks into smaller, bite-sized pieces. You can represent the bite-sized tasks on your to-do lists, instead of the larger ones. This might drive you to actually completing them. Dr. Melissa Read
Miriam, Yes, you are spot on in your expectations. I find that when I ask students to highlight or underline the most important parts of their answers, they are able to provide much more targeted responses. The highlighting and underlining process really focuses the students on fully answering the question as opposed to answering just parts of it. Dr. Melissa Read
Liz, A lot of people struggle with immediacy. It's pretty common. On one hand, it keeps us on top of things. On the other, it can make it a challenge to enjoy life. Every once in a while, it's ok to take a break and do something for you. Dr. Melissa Read
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Tammy, Oh wow, that sounds really tough. Two hours is an incredible amount of time to spend on the road. I understand what you mean about missing out on family time too. Some instructors use their road time to catch up with family members who don't live in the house by phone. They can also start some of their phone meetings for work while on the road or listen to lesson plans on tape to make the most of their time. This way, their workdays are a little shorter when they arrive. Carpooling is another great option if you know… >>>

Discussion Comment

Tammy, Oh wow, that sounds really tough. Two hours is an incredible amount of time to spend on the road. I understand what you mean about missing out on family time too. Some instructors use their road time to catch up with family members who don't live in the house by phone. They can also start some of their phone meetings for work while on the road or listen to lesson plans on tape to make the most of their time. This way, their workdays are a little shorter when they arrive. Carpooling is another great option if you know… >>>

Ranee, Sounds like a great outlet. It's really important to give ourselves breaks, and treat ourselves to rewards throughout the day. Discovering those things we love and incorporating them into our routines can really help us get through the day. Dr. Melissa Read
Discussion Comment
Deb, It sounds like student success or failure really impacts you and your stress levels. On one hand, that's a great motivator and likely keeps you focused on helping students achieve success. On the other hand, it is likely frustrating to watch students who do not make the cut, no matter how much help you offer. Sometimes we have to focus on our successful students to bring up our own morale. Dr. Melissa Read
R. Maurice, Interesting approach. Some instructors like to keep their lists for Work and Life separate because they keep these worlds separate. Others like to combine them so they can view the priorities across the board. Ultimately, you've got to do what works best for you. Dr. Melissa Read

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