A photo of a woman resting in front of a yellow circle
I usually pack my summers with home projects and errands. This year, I'm letting myself rest.
  • I've been a teacher for five years. I usually save all my projects and errands for summer break.
  • I used to feel guilty for getting two months off while most full-time workers don't. 
  • This year, I'm shortening my to-do list and using my summer to rest and spend time with my family. 

I've been a teacher for five years, and I'm finally done turning my summer break into something far from relaxing.

With my job, I know I'll have two months off when the school year ends, so I used to try to make the most of it by cramming my calendar with projects and errands.