Following last week's mailbag episode, Tim spends some time ruminating on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling exhausted, he talks about the benefits to stepping away and the reasons you should take a break from school-related work for a couple of months. Listen as he discusses creating a routine around what you love, exploring new ideas that excite you, and the benefits of making more connections with the people who can support you. Resources and Links Challenges From This Year and How Art Teachers Overcame Them Read Abby Schukei's article about Focusing on Yourself How to Reduce Stress and Take Things Off Your Plate