Dr. Melissa Read

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Gary, It sounds like you have a well-organized system in place for task prioritization. Excellent to hear! Yes, some instructors are visual learners. Their methods for task completion work best when they do things their way and incorporate visual elements into their prioritization work. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Ha nie, Yes, sometimes taking a step back is the best way to find a solution for a problem. Sometimes we just need to hit the reset button in order to be at our best when we return. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Allen, Wow, sounds like you are dealing with a high volume of grading each week. That can be tough. It's also tough when our organizations don't give us the flexibility we need to test in streamlined formats. You might talk to your administration about your needs and ideas on alternative methods of tests and grading. You never know if they will be open if you use the right approach. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Jeannine, Sounds like you have a wonderful exercise routine is place. Great work! It's nice to hear that you've found a way to incorporate your kids too. I imagine they'll grow up with good habits that you have shown them by example. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Robbi, Excellent direction. Yes, when you invest a little time up front to streamline your materials, you will find that you save quite a bit of time in the end. The initial investment can be tough to fit into your schedule, but well worth it. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Rebecca, Sounds like the right approach. People who experience eye strain at work really need breaks. Sometimes getting glasses or adjusting your current prescription can help too. You might consider it if it has been a little while. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Michael, I understand where you are coming from. Sometimes it's easier to just rely on a list when we really need it. That being said, sometimes it's hard to anticipate when our work will get busy. It's nice to have an up-to-date list on hand to manage through the unexpected. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Timothy, Excellent to hear. Life does get better when we increase positive coping mechanisms and decrease the negative ones. At first, these kinds of changes can feel a little uncomfortable but they are well worth it! Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Belinda, Interesting to hear. Usually I find that instructors are moving in the opposite direction, getting better and better at time and stress management. Perhaps this isn't such a bad trend for you after all. Perhaps you have learned to let some things at work go and focus on the more important things in life. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Gail, Sounds like you have a great system in place! Yes, some professions lead themselves well to multiple choice questions. For many, nursing is one of them. Culinary seems to be just the opposite and requires much more complex grading. Dr. Melissa Read