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

You’ve probably spent a lot of time (see what I did there 😉) trying to master your schedule... but what if time isn’t the problem?

In this episode I'm unpacking the difference between time management and energy management — and why your to-do list may feel impossible even if you technically have the time to get it all done.

\Spoiler alert: It's not just about time. It's about how you feel in the time you have.

Whether ...

Do you ever look at your to-do list and feel completely paralyzed because everything feels important? Like if you don’t get all of it done, something will fall apart—at work, at home, or both!?

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a simple but powerful 3-step system to help you cut through the chaos and finally figure out what matters right now. Whether you’re juggling a million roles (SLP, parent, partner, business owner...)...

Are you constantly thinking about unfinished tasks while you're trying to focus (or relax)? 🧠 You're not alone! In this episode, we're diving deep into the sneaky productivity killer that's exhausting so many of us — open loops.

I’ll explain exactly what open loops are, how they quietly drain your mental energy, and most importantly, how to finally close them (without getting sucked into rabbit holes or perfecti...

Feeling overwhelmed by never-ending tasks and unfinished projects? You’re not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing three major productivity killers that might be secretly sabotaging your time and focus. Whether you're constantly saying yes to everything, hopping from task to task, or falling into all-or-nothing thinking, this episode will help you break free from those habits and get going on that To Do List.

I’m sharing pr...

Raise your hand if the last 90 days have felt like a blur. 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

If you started the year strong but now feel like your goals are a distant memory, you are NOT alone. The truth? Most of us set goals, but we rarely take time to reflect, adjust, and reset.

💡 That’s where quarterly planning comes in.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through my exact quarterly review & planning process so you can:
✅ Look back at what’s wo...

Ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? If you constantly catch yourself saying, “I should be more organized,” “I should be able to handle this workload,” or “I should be more productive,” this episode is for you.

Today, we’re uncovering how ‘should’ thinking sneaks into your self-talk, drains your energy, and keeps you feeling stuck. You’ll learn how to recognize these sneaky thoughts, reframe them, and take ba...

💭 Ever catch yourself thinking “I’ll never get all this done” or “I’m just terrible at time management?" If so, you’re not alone—and that little voice in your head might be holding you back more than you realize.

In today's episode, I'm diving into self-talk and how it impacts your productivity as an SLP (or PT, OT—anyone juggling client care, documentation, and life!). I’m breaking down why the way you talk to yours...

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 come before action (spoiler: it doesn’t!)
🔹 Ho...

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 personal journey with Parkinson’s Law, from the days when I let tasks balloon...

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 down what Parkinson’s Law is, why it happens, and most impo...

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 five minutes to prepare could completely change the way you ...

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 and professional tasks/goals, and be sur...

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 first
• simple tips for working ahead
• time-saving productivity tools such as using voice-to-text
• why self-care is critical to report writing

And if you want to meet the newest addition to my family, then be sure to pop in to the SLP...

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 sharing five things to help you determine how to ...

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 space feels calm, not chaotic.
• How to weave household t...

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 take better control ove...

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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 productivity and work-life balance...

In today's episode, I'm reviewing the three most-downloaded episodes of the podcast, including why I believe these episodes were so popular and key takeaways from each one. Included are overviews of Episode 2 ('Break Free from All or Nothing Thinking'), Episode 64 ('Three Things You're Wasting Time on as a Busy SLP'), and Episode 6 ('Revolutionizing Clinical Practice with AI and Chat GPT&apos...

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...