Dr. Melissa Read

Bonnie, Excellent to hear. These tools are made to be easy for you and at a guess, they will give you are real turbo boost when it comes to testing and grading. Dr. Melissa Read

Jennifer, Setting limits is so important so I'm glad you mentioned this here! Yes, when we overwork ourselves, we often find that the quality of our work is diminished. Getting proper rest and breaks we need can keep us focused and productive! Dr. Melissa Read

Brandi, It sounds like you know yourself really well and where you are coming from. It also sounds like you have developed some good time management systems that directly fit with your organizational style and needs. This is all great to hear. Yes, many instructors struggle with the obstacle of insecurity. Too many revisions can be time consuming though, so try to be confident about your direction and keep your plan simple. Dr. Melissa Read

Nekisha, Sounds like you have the right strategy. For long tasks, sometimes it's best to break them up into smaller pieces. This makes them a little less daunting. Dr. Melissa Read

Diane, This sounds like a great new approach. I think you will be amazed at how much time you can save with automatic test maker functionality. With the time you save, you will be able to focus more on other, more important things to enhance student learning and assessment. Dr. Melissa Read

Paula, Excellent. Many instructors who take this course already have great direction when it comes to time management. Getting the reinforcement you need from time to time can help keep you on track. Dr. Melissa Read

Art, It sounds like you have a good handle on your priorities. That's a great place to be. To your point, when you know the priorities, it's easy to decide what to focus on and when. Dr. Melissa Read

Carole, So true. When you share the challenges you experience in life with others, they will sometimes also share their challenges with you. This can really put things into perspective. It also helps because you feel like you are not alone. Dr. Melissa Read

Kathleen, Interesting approach! I don't meet a lot of instructors who use poetry as an outlet but I love it. I bet you come up with some creative material this way. Some instructors are able to draw on what's bad in their lives and turn it into something good. Dr. Melissa Read

Mary, I like your thinking around the physical separation of work and sleep spaces. Many instructors work from home, and work in their living areas. This blended life has its advantages but it's also very hard to unplug when the workday is done. Sometimes the physical separation can help. Dr. Melissa Read