After a particularly stressful year, 4 years ago, I decided to stop devoting so much of my time and energy to my job. I can't tell you how much happier it has made me. The thing with teaching is that it's like dishes or laundry - there's always more to do. I love teaching, but it's no longer how I define myself and I walk out 30 minutes after the kids to make time for me.

Veronica