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Serena, Sounds like you have quite the organized system in place! Great work and keep it up. I'd love to learn more about how you think you could improve your system. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Evangeline, Sounds like an excellent plan. Prioritization can make a big difference on our productivity and how we feel about our progress. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

James, Sounds like you are dealing with stress from both your work and personal lives. That can be tough to balance. I hope you have a few coping mechanisms you can count on when times get tough. Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Sharon, Love this too! Thanks for sharing. Yes, it is often best to attack complex tasks head on. Makes us feel so much better about everything else in our days and gives us a positive outlook. Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Evangeline, What a great saying! Perfectly sums up the concept of breaking big tasks into manageable chunks. Thanks for sharing! Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Yaima, Yes, task prioritization can help us focus on what's most important and continuously drive toward our priority goals. Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Dorothy, That sounds like a tough challenge. Managing through change can be an issue, but not getting the support you need only makes your job that much more complex. You might look to colleagues who are in the same situation as you for guidance and support. Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Karen, It sounds like you know yourself well and know what works best for you. That's great to hear. Yes, for instructors with tight schedules, sometimes a same-day approach to task completion is the only thing that keeps tasks from slipping through the cracks. Of course, writing tasks that you cannot complete that day down can also help. Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Barbara, It sounds like your schedule is really tight. I wonder if there is a way for you to build some exercise into your on-campus routine. Some campuses have gyms, others have places to walk outside. You might take a look around and see how you can make fitness happen. Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

David, Thanks for sharing. This is actually a common process for instructors. For many of us, it feels good to get a few things off our plates prior to dealing with difficult tasks. Small and easy tasks can be great confidence builders. Dr. Melissa Read