Dr. Melissa Read

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William, People who struggle with immediacy are often highly regarded by others for being so on top of things. So they are reinforced positively. However, they can live very stressful lives. It is often a healthier approach and far less stressful day to day for them to make lists and chip away at priority tasks first. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Tierany, It sounds like you have a great system in place, and one that is working well for you. If you feel it's optimal in meeting your needs, keep it up! Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Cynthia, I'm glad to hear you'll be exploring this new approach for you. I can't tell you how helpful underlining and highlighting has been for me and my fellow instructors. What's wonderful is that it's great for our students too, allowing them to really focus on the most important parts of their answers. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Rita, It sounds like you have a variety of healthy outlets. That's great to hear. It's nice to be able to have a few different things we can depend on. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Jennifer, There are a lot of us who experience the same kinds of challenges when managing stress. This is why reaching out and connecting with others like us, to share common experiences, is often a great approach. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Kimberly, That sounds like a healthy plan, but also one that requires a few changes to the way you usually do things. I might recommend starting slow with just one change and working your way up from there. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Christopher, Student attitudes can be tough. Even a single difficult student can really drag and instructor down for a semester. Sometimes, it helps to speak to students outside of class and learn more about what might be motivating their attitudes and approach. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Enrique, Your schedule sounds tough. You might consider walking outside for a few breaks if the weather is nice. A little outdoor time can go a long way. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Benjamin, That sounds like a balanced approach. It's important to streamline grading for efficiency while also maintaining the ability to deeply test knowledge. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Monica, It sounds like you are living a healthy lifestyle. I'm curious to know if you have always been this way or if something motivated you to make some big changes that lead to this. Dr. Melissa Read