Dr. Melissa Read

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Dawn, So true. When we are not on top of our tasks, it can feel very stressful. Being a little proactive in getting work done can give us great peace of mind. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Nick, Thanks for sharing. The first step in the right direction is often admitting we have a time management problem. The next step is doing something about it of course! Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Niurka, So true. Sports are a great outlet and can be a lot of fun for us too. They can also be a great way to connect with our friends and meet new friends too. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Robbi, Excellent to hear! Sometimes, we just need to confirm an already solid direction. Sounds like that's what's happening here. Keep up the great work. Dr. Melissa Read

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Being Prepared

So true Felicia, Setting expectations at the start of each semester can make or break your classroom experience and theirs. Having a clear syllabus to start can put you on a great path toward success. First impressions can be everything.

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Coping with Stress

Ramon, It sounds like you have a great approach. Wonderful to hear! I like the idea of doing mini exercises throughout the day. Most people don't realize that exercise can be distributed like this. It doesn't have to be completed all in one batch. There are a lot of benefits of spreading things out too. Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Vanessa, That sounds like a great plan. It's nice to hear that you have a place to walk at work. Some instructors like to walk with their colleagues. Walking and talking helps a lot too. It makes you forget that it's exercise at all. Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

David, Sounds like your time is quite limited. I can sympathize. Yes, the future is often as busy as the present. For this reason, sometimes we've got to invest extra time in the present all done. Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Scott, Excellent to hear. Yes, you are in control of your time and your schedule. Knowing this will help you send signals to the people who you work and live with so they can be reminded of this too. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Ramon, So true. Sometimes it's hard to know what to do first when we are faced with a number of urgent tasks. In these situations, I like to think about the outcome of not performing each task. Usually that gives me the clarity I need to make the best choices. Dr. Melissa Read