Kristin and Hillary discuss the importance of rest for teachers in this episode of Teachers Make the Leap. They reflect on their experiences as teachers and how the education system often encourages rest while simultaneously demanding more from educators. Kristin and Hillary share their own struggles with prioritizing rest and the mindset shifts needed to make it a priority. They also explore the different approaches to rest in the entrepreneurial world and offer support for others looking to incorporate more rest into their lives.

0:01:03 | Kristin and Hillary share their frustration with being told to prioritize rest as teachers
0:04:20 | Hillary discusses feeling guilty for not resting and always being busy 
0:07:15 | Hillary unpacks the pressure to constantly prove oneself as a teacher 
0:09:46 | Kristin delves into the hypocrisy of the education system in promoting rest for teachers 
0:12:44 | Kristin and Hillary share about their work-in-progress journeys to prioritize rest after leaving teaching 
0:14:22 | Kristin and Hillary talk about the importance of giving themselves space to find what they like doing
0:21:38 | Hillary shares how she's had to practice unconditioning herself from believing rest isn't something to prioritize
0:25:25 | Kristin gives support and a helping starting point for others wanting to incorporate more rest into their lives

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