EPISODE · Apr 13, 2025 · 8 MIN
2: Why Starting a Business Is the Best Solution to Teacher Burnout
from Online Business for Teachers | TPT | How to Make Extra Money, Work From Home, Digital Products · host Monica Lopez - Business & Mindset Coach for Teachers
Have you ever felt like there’s nothing left of you after giving everything to your students and your family? That was me. Burned out, exhausted, and completely disconnected from myself. I thought I needed rest… but what I actually needed was purpose—something that was mine. Something that gave me energy instead of draining it. In this episode, I’m sharing why starting a business (even something as simple as selling one teacher resource) became the most life-giving thing I could’ve done. It wasn’t just about making money—it was about coming back to life. We’ll talk about why your burnout isn’t a sign to quit—it’s an invitation to build something that lights you up. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: Why burnout is more about purpose than exhaustion How starting something small (and just for you) can give you your spark back My $12 TPT story and how it became my turning point The 3 unexpected ways business can actually help you heal Why starting a business as a teacher doesn’t have to be overwhelming If you’ve been craving something that’s yours—something to look forward to, something that reminds you of who you are—you’re in the right place. In this episode I share the amazing book Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Be Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis. I highly recommend it! 📧 Got questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected]—I read every message and would love to hear from you.
What this episode covers
Have you ever felt like there’s nothing left of you after giving everything to your students and your family? That was me. Burned out, exhausted, and completely disconnected from myself. I thought I needed rest… but what I actually needed was purpose—something that was mine. Something that gave me energy instead of draining it. In this episode, I’m sharing why starting a business (even something as simple as selling one teacher resource) became the most life-giving thing I could’ve done. It wasn’t just about making money—it was about coming back to life. We’ll talk about why your burnout isn’t a sign to quit—it’s an invitation to build something that lights you up. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: Why burnout is more about purpose than exhaustion How starting something small (and just for you) can give you your spark back My $12 TPT story and how it became my turning point The 3 unexpected ways business can actually help you heal Why starting a business as a teacher doesn’t have to be overwhelming If you’ve been craving something that’s yours—something to look forward to, something that reminds you of who you are—you’re in the right place. In this episode I share the amazing book Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Be Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis. I highly recommend it! 📧 Got questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected]—I read every message and would love to hear from you.
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