I find that in some of my classes, the schools requirements of content given in each class period, puts more stress on the students. I understand that you have to educate the students on the course material, but I sometimes find it hard to break the content into a buffet line when there is so many concepts in the same lecture period. It is almost like the buffet that never ends! I try to use class breaks in between topics that allow the students to take a rest before we begin the next 'buffet' and I find that it helps. But I do sometimes wonder if there is a better method than relying on 3-5 minute breaks in material. I do not want to overwhelm them but I also have a responsibility as an instructor to cover the material.