I found that when I got busy, my recovery often got back-burnered, and I didn't like that. I FELT it.
I had to make appointments with myself....in pen.....to write in my journal, take a walk, do some deep recovery reading. It helped me to set aside the same time every day (for me it was early morning, for you it might be late night just before turning in). My body got into the physical habit that way, so if I skipped, it would tap me on the shoulder and give me that "aren't you forgetting something?" feeling.
Good luck aztchr! Remember that your recovery is making you a better and more compassionate teacher. It is every bit as worthy to spend time on recovery as it is to spend time on your professional growth, perhaps even moreso. You may not decide to remain a teacher forever, but you will always need ways to stay emotionally healthy no matter where life takes you.
Hugs,
GiveLove