In today's episode, I'm sharing a personal story of something that happened at home with my family and how it was an eye-opener on my work-life balance journey.

Consider this a dose of tough love about the struggles many SLPs face with work-life balance. If it feels like you've tried all the time management strategies in the world and you just can't seem to "keep up," the answer just might be in this episode. But let me warn you--this is not going to be easy for some of you to hear.

Tune in to discover strategies for making meaningful changes to bring you back to your love for the field without burning out in the process.

In today's episode, I'm sharing a Facebook Live from the SLP Support Group where I walk you through my three-step process for better time management and work-life balance. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

• why it's so important to define what work-life balance means to you

• the role self-awareness plays in time management

• how systems can help you manage your time--and how they fall short

• why many productivity strategies are ineffective for those with ADHD

• how to use your strengths to improve work-life balance

Join the conversation in the SLP Support Group and gain access to other free resources just like this one. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing practical tips and strategies designed to help you navigate the busy holiday season with as little stress as possible. Discover how to effectively manage your to-do list with brain dumps, categorize tasks using the Time Buckets System, and get clear on what truly matters. This time of year can be stressful, but there are ways to make it easier on yourself and this episode will show you how.

Mentioned in This Episode:
Episode 18: Use My Time Buckets System to Manage Your Time
Episode 14: Three Innovative Ways to Schedule Your Time as a Busy SLP

Ever wonder where your time is going? The answer lies in a time audit. The only problem? Time audits can take, well, time. That's why in today's episode, I'm sharing three simple ways you can incorporate a time audit into your hectic schedule and walk away with clear, accurate insights about how you're spending your time. Discover the pros and cons of these three types of time audits and how each method can be tailored to fit your unique needs and improve your work-life balance.  

Join me today as I dive into time audits and their impact on work-life balance for speech pathologists and busy moms. I'm sharing my personal journey with time audits, the challenges we face in trying to complete them, and the major benefits that come from understanding where your time goes. Tune in to learn why time audits are essential for reducing burnout, identifying time wasters, and aligning daily activities with your core values. And make sure to join me next week in Episode #75 when I teach you three different--and realistic--approaches to completing a time audit.

You say you want better work-life balance, but do you really?? In today's episode, I'm revealing the hidden reasons why so many of us talk about how overwhelmed we are, but struggle with initiating changes for better work-life balance. I'm warning you--this one might hit a nerve with some of you--but it just might be the tough love you need in order to start taking back control of your time. 

In today's episode, I share three common time management mistakes that busy SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other professionals often make. Listen here or join the discussion in the SLP Support Group to connect with other therapists who are committed to improving their work-life balance. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives and practical advice on integrating work and personal life planning, clarifying priorities, and addressing mindset for better time management.

Have you ever struggled with estimating how long a task will take? What about getting lost in a therapy session or evaluation report without realizing how much time has passed? Then you might struggle with time blindness. Time blindness is a real challenge that can negatively impact your ability to complete documentation, meet deadlines, and--in some cases--maintain work-life balance.

In today's episode, you’ll learn what time blindness is and why it matters, hear relatable stories, and get practical strategies to manage and overcome it. Join the conversation in the SLP Support Group and explore strategies like visual timers and time-based playlists to help overcome time blindness. And make sure you don't miss a special announcement at the end of today's episode! 

In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 simple yet crucial strategies you can start using immediately to save time and cut down on clutter. Tired of drowning in laundry? Sick of stopping at the grocery store for the third time this week to grab something for tonight's dinner because you're flying by the seat of your pants? Overwhelmed by all the random items laying around your house? Then push play on this episode and discover ten ways you can regain time--and sanity--today. 

In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing FIVE strategies that will save you time on evaluation and assessment reports. Say NO to spending hours and hours writing the "perfect" report. Say NO to putting off reports to the absolute last minute, only to be up against the clock racing to get your recommendations and goals completed in time. Say NO to feelings of anxiety, dread, and shame every time you think about how many reports you have left to finish. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for anyone who wants to spend less time writing reports and more time doing the things you love. PLUS I'm sharing an exciting announcement related to Strategy #5 that you DON'T want to miss!

Be sure to join the SLP Support Group for more strategies to help you regain work-life balance as a busy speech pathologist. 

In this episode, I'm digging into the concept of 'intentional restraint' as a strategy for reducing stress and finding better work-life balance as an SLP. Tune in to hear how intentional restraint can help you save time and focus on making mindful decisions about where to invest time and energy. I'm breaking down some of the biggest benefits of intentional restraint and five practical opportunities to apply this strategy in your work as a busy SLP. Share your thoughts in the SLP Support Group and explore how you can implement intentional restraint in your practice.

In today's episode, I'm sharing the concept of radical responsibility and exploring how it can transform your time management and overall well-being as an SLP, PT, or private practice owner. Learn what radical responsibility means, how it empowers you, and practical steps to start taking ownership of your circumstances. Join the SLP Support Group for more insights and updates on upcoming events. Ready to shift your perspective from feeling helpless to being empowered? Let's go!

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the common struggle of overthinking. Join me as I define overthinking, explain how it differs from purposeful deliberation, and provide actionable strategies to overcome it. Whether it's making small decisions like writing a report or larger life decisions, this discussion aims to help you identify patterns, manage anxiety, and become more efficient in your decision-making process. Join the conversation in the SLP Support Group and don't miss the upcoming free virtual Lunch and Learn on September 26th. Tune in to gain insights and tools to stop overthinking and start making thoughtful, confident decisions.

If you've ever found yourself saying, "I don't have enough time," then today's episode is a must-listen. Tune in as I walk you through how to utilize 15-minute pockets of time to transform what you can get done in a day. Whether it's finishing session notes, writing evaluation reports, knocking out household chores, or even taking time to rest, we all have the opportunity to capitalize on these small windows of time and use them intentionally. I'm sharing a simple 3-step framework to help you make the most of your time, even on the busiest of days. Let's go!

In today's episode, I'm revealing three things that you're wasting your time on as a busy speech pathologist.   Tune in to hear personal insights and practical suggestions on how to recognize and overcome these habits. Whether you're listening to the podcast or watching in the SLP Support Group, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help streamline your workflow and improve your effectiveness. 

Have you ever wondered how working with a coach can help you create better work-life balance? Are you neurodivergent and and struggle to keep track of all the moving parts in your career as an SLP? Are you drowning at work and constantly trying to get stuff done in your practice? Then today's episode is one that can't be missed.

I sat down with Jena Castro-Casbon from the Private Practice Success Stories podcast and Julie Pera, one of my coaching clients, to discuss how time management impacts private practice. If you've been wanting to improve the way you spend your time at work or at home and you want to implement systems to help with productivity, then press play and let's GO!

In today's episode, I dive into a simple yet effective strategy to help overcome procrastination, a common challenge for many SLPs, OTs, PTs, related health professionals, and private practice owners. I share my personal journey with procrastination and how identifying micro reasons for avoidance transformed my approach to tasks. Tune in to learn how to pinpoint these small hurdles and overcome them, ensuring better time management and productivity.

In the inaugural episode under the podcast's new name, cover art, and introduction, I'm sharing some behind-the-scenes info about the decision to rebrand from 'Your Speech Path, Mindful Time Management for the Busy SLP' to 'Work Life Balance for Speech Pathologists.' Tune in to hear some of my personal struggles with this rebrand, how I navigated them, and how this podcast will help you. Be sure to listen to the end where I tell you the first step to improving your work-life balance. 

In today's episode, I'm unveiling some big news about the podcast! I'll share with you what you can expect to see, why these changes are happening, and three valuable lessons I've learned through this process. Make sure to listen until the end to find out when these changes are happening and how they will benefit our community of speech pathologists, OTs, PTs, and related health professionals.

In today's episode, I'm walking you through how to create a system to use when a new client is added to your caseload. Follow this simple step-by-step framework to create a system that will save you loads of time! This episode also discusses the importance of keeping systems new, exciting, and enticing, especially for speech pathologists with ADHD. Learn why the initial fun and games of a new system can quickly fade and discover strategies to maintain motivation and effectiveness over time.