Work Life Balance for Speech Pathologists: Mindful Time Management Tips for Therapists, Clinicians, & Private Practice Owners

Ever find yourself staring at a growing to-do list, knowing exactly what you should do—but just not feeling like doing it? You’re not alone. In this episode of Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists, I'm diving into why getting started is often the hardest part and, more importantly, how to break through that resistance. We’ll Cover: 🔹 The myth that motivation needs to

Ever wondered why simple tasks seem to take forever? That’s Parkinson’s Law at work—“tasks expand to fill the time available for their completion.” In this episode of Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists, I’m pulling back the curtain on how this sneaky time trap affects SLPs, OTs, and PTs, and—more importantly—how to break free from it. I’m sharing my persona

Ever notice that a task takes exactly as long as the amount of time you allow for it? That’s Parkinson’s Law in action! In today’s episode, I'm diving into this powerful time management principle and how it affects busy speech-language pathologists. If you’ve ever spent way too much time on documentation, session prep, or admin tasks—this episode is for you. I’ll break

Have you ever found yourself scrambling at the last minute, feeling completely unprepared and overwhelmed? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful shift that transformed my approach to transitions and my productivity—whether it’s planning for a treatment session, prepping for an IEP meeting, or tackling an evaluation report. What if taking just

Today I'm sharing an often overlooked yet powerful strategy to help speech pathologists achieve their goals: visualization. Whether you're struggling to start a report, establish a new habit, or manage changes in your schedule, visualization can offer clarity about how to get there and a catalyst to get you started. Tune in to learn how this strategy can be applied to both personal

Today's podcast episode is from a Facebook Live training about how to prioritize documentation and report writing as a busy SLP. You'll learn: how to decide which reports to tackle firstsimple tips for working aheadtime-saving productivity tools such as using voice-to-textwhy self-care is critical to report writingAnd if you want to meet the newest addition to my family, then be su

As busy SLPs, we juggle lots of different responsibilities, from planning sessions, maintaining continuing education requirements, completing session notes, conducting evaluations, writing reports, preparing for IEP meetings...the list can feel endless! As a result, we struggle to decide what we should work on first. When everything feels like a priority, nothing is! Today, I'm sha

In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing practical strategies to manage household responsibilities even when you're exhausted from back-to-back sessions and endless paperwork. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by chores or struggled to maintain a sense of order at home, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about: Setting a realistic baseline for home organization so your spac

Find out how I can help you create work-life balance! In the very first episode of 2025, I'm revealing the one thing that will completely transform the way you spend your time. Whether you're looking to shift your overall work-life balance, trying to stop bringing work home with you, or looking for a hot take on New Year's Resolutions, you'll walk away with the skills you need to t

**Join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for access to all the events and resources mentioned in today's episode!** Want to learn how to use ChatGPT to increase your productivity at home and at work? Let's go!! In today’s episode, I’m excited to share what’s coming up for speech pathologists in early 2025. I've got four incredible resources designed to support your productivi