Trading the red pen for piano keys, My 20 minute burnout cure.

Any other history teachers here feeling the "end of semester" slump? I’ve been teaching in Chicago for years, and the burnout is real lately. I started learning piano about two months ago as a way to "defrag" my brain after school. I realised I was spending all day giving energy to my students and my kids, and had nothing left for myself. Now, instead of doom-scrolling after grading papers, I sit down and work on some classic rock chords. I actually stumbled onto a practice framework that fits into a teacher's schedule (which we all know is non-existent). It’s been a total game changer for my stress levels. Anyone else picked up a "sanity hobby" late in the game? submitted by /u/Either_Art4923 [link] [comments]