Immediacy
It was helpful to read about task prioritization and how being too high-strung or "immediate" can also be a hindrance to quality instruction. Personally, I struggle more w/ that than procrastination.
I totally agree with you I tend to feel like I need to get everything done and not leave work for tomorrow. I do like to prioritizing the list and with the new year I am going to give this a better try because the other way tends to get me stressed and overwhelmed.
Cindy, I know where you are coming from and a lot of instructors feel the same way! It's hard to make people wait, especially when they are counting on you. I like to take a step back and ask myself "what's a reasonable amount of time for getting things back to students?" Often times, instant feedback is not merited but working hard to ensure it happens quick enough is best.
Dr. Melissa Read
I feel overwhelmed when I need to get things done immediately, I don't like letting the students wait for their grades, after they worked so hard and studied for the exam.
I sttuggle with this. I like to get things done immediately, so the students don't have to wait on their grades.
I am just like you, I need to have things done immediately, I will now prioritize and get things done by importance.
Thomas, It sounds like you have struck a healthy balance between staying on top of things and taking the time you need for you. We all have a lot to learn from that balanced approach as it is not easy to achieve.
Dr. Melissa Read
Monica, I understand where you are coming from and a lot of people in our field are in the same boat. At a guess, immediacy got you where you are in life. So in part, it has been a good thing. That being said, it's important to take some time for you every now and then.
Dr. Melissa Read
I too struggle more with Immediacy. I need to learn that it is ok not to get everything on my list completed in one day, there is always tomorrow.
I think there is a middle ground and a place for immediacy. For example, I stay after class and grade all the exams before I leave the school. The next day, I enter the grades into my grade book and handle other tasks that need to be done. I do like getting things off my to-do list but I also recognize when I am tired and when to put things off to tomorrow and reduce stress by watching a show or seeing a movie.
