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Kris, That sounds like a tough stress source and one that is largely out of your control. Hopefully there is a way to eliminate or reduce other stress sources in your life so that this one feels more manageable when looking at the big picture. I know it's hard. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Emma, Rewards are key and I'm glad to hear they are such powerful motivators for you. You are correct in that there are certainly extrinsic rewards that everyone is driven by. Intrinsic rewards, however, are also so powerful and personal too. For some instructors, they move us the most. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Traci, So glad to hear. Yes, a lot of instructors who struggle with immediacy do not think of it as a problem at first. There are so many benefits to this approach and often it takes us far. That being said, there's a lot we give up with it too. Sometimes it's time to take a break and reset so we can be better when we return to our tasks. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Jackie, Sounds like you have a good system in place. I sympathize with the balancing act you face in accomplishing home life and work tasks. Some instructors find it easier to have one master list and others do two like you. Ultimately, it's a personal preference and one that should be based on how productive you are with the method you choose. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Trevor, Sounds like a great plan. Sometimes when students complete this course, they come to the realization that they are on track and doing a lot of things right. If you are happy with your time management system, go with it! Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Bobbi, So glad to hear this module helped you find direction. Yes, focusing on priority tasks - based on importance and urgency - can change how successful you are at work. It's often so tempting to complete the easier, confidence building tasks first. It's ok to accomplish a few of these but then it's important to push yourself to move on to more complex things. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Brandi, It sounds like you have found a great balance of activities that work well for you. That's wonderful to hear. It's great to have a few different outlets to choose from. Breathing, aerobics and running all work great. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Jennifer, Excellent to hear! Sounds like you already have a great system in place and are also making some plans to streamline things even more in the future. Wonderful direction and I'm sure it will be well worth the investment. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sharon, This is wonderful to hear! It's great to lead by example when it comes to time and stress management. When people around us are better able to manage stress, our environment often becomes a much nicer place to work. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Susan, This is a common challenge for many instructors. Sometimes tasks are coming in to our queues so quick that we get into a fight or flight mode and do not reference our lists. Some of us can be effective like this for short periods of time but the benefits do not last. Consistent use of our lists is usually the best approach. Dr. Melissa Read