Why Laziness Might Be Your Secret Teaching Superpower
Discover how rest and “laziness” can boost creativity, prevent burnout, and make you a better teacher. A refreshing mindset shift for educators.
What if everything you thought about laziness was wrong?
In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, we explore the surprising idea that laziness isn’t a weakness — it might actually be one of your greatest strengths as a teacher.
Too often, educators are made to feel guilty for slowing down. But what if those "lazy" moments are actually your brain and body asking for space to reset, recharge, and realign? What if laziness is a creative force in disguise?
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🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Agatha Christie believed that laziness could drive invention
- How rest and idleness can fuel problem-solving and creativity
- Why simplifying your lesson plan might actually make it better
- A weekly affirmation to help you reframe guilt around rest
- How to listen to your body and use downtime to come back stronger
"Sometimes your most productive move is to give yourself permission to pause."
— Jeremy Jorgensen
Weekly Affirmation:
I embrace rest and relaxation. I recognize the balance between rest and work — it enhances my performance.
Say it out loud. Write it down. Repeat it until it becomes a mindset shift.
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💬 Reflect and Connect
What’s your favorite way to recharge after a long week of teaching?
Leave a comment below — I’d love to hear how you give yourself permission to pause.
Until next time, take care — and remember, rest isn’t the enemy of growth. It’s part of it.
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