I think it's incredibly important, especially for new instructors, to understand that you are not expected to be perfect or have all the answers all the time.  You are going to make mistakes; you're going to say something wrong, and that's okay.  Rather than try to come up with something off the top of your head just to have an answer, it's okay to tell a student, "I don't have an answer for that, but let's do a little research together and find out".  I find that students tend to respect this response, and it leads to growth not just… >>>

Managing student behavior can be tricky, but I've found that open and honest communication is key.  Whether a students is quiet and inattentive, or loud and disruptive, often if you just approach them and acknowledge that you've noticed a behavior, and ask what you can do to help support them, they tend to be much more receptive.

Students may often disengage when they feel lost or like they aren't understanding.  This also happens when a student doesn't see the relevance of the information, or thinks it's not important.  I like to simply ask the students, "why do you think this information is important for you to know?".  This gives them a chance to reflect and identify the value of the information.

It's very important that students know what to expect from a class before it starts.  This is where your syllabus comes in handy.  I want to make sure that each student understands the different types of assignments, my expectations, and can share any concerns they might have.

Ive learned that clarity is the key so outlining the rules and expectations clearly in the syllabus plus going over it with them is the key.

There are many resources available on how to reduce stress and anxiety for teachers and how teachers can help reduce stress for their students. Some of the resources include WWW.nimh.nih.gov/findhelp and the International Stress Management Association. 

I have learned that stay in the present wherever you are, and stop thinking about the past or the present especially when you are talking with someone. Take breaks to relax and do deep breathing exercises, and you can assist students in mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety. 

I learned that facing any problems that come in life, will add growth in your life because avoiding any problems that you face will add more problems and stress. Best thing in life is either solve it yourself and if you cannot do it alone get assistance, and stay positive. 

I have learned that there are things you can do daily to reduce your stress, for example, a nature walk, and a pat yourself on the back, you can also help your students learn to relax their muscles before bedtime for a deeper sleep, breathing exercises to reduce stress and anxiety. Eat healthy balanced diet, etc. 

Sleep is very important overall. From my understanding, we should be getting at least 7 hours of sleep every night. This will help keep us sane and ready to tackle on the day! I will try to incorporate meditating since they mention it had a positive overall effect to the human mind and body.