Struggling to juggle the demands of your speech-language pathology career with your personal life? You're not alone! In today's episode, I'm breaking down work-life balance--what does it mean, is it even possible, and if so, how do we create it?  Saying 'no' can be a superpower, especially for those of us who are often high achievers and people-pleasers by nature. This episode offers a dose of tough-love as I explore the transformative effect of setting boundaries and the surprising liberation that comes with protecting our mental health. I'll share personal insights and strategies on ho ..read more

If you've ever wondered about coaching, then today's episode is a must listen. I'm sharing an overview of coaching--something that I think is often misunderstood--and sharing some details on the types of things that clients and I have worked on together. Tune in to hear what coaching IS and ISN'T...some of these may surprise you! Are you sick and tired of feeling overwhelmed by all the things? I can help. Schedule a free consult today. Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here ..read more

Ever feel like you're juggling too many balls and dropping the most important one—yourself? One of the concepts I've coached clients on is treating yourself the way you'd treat a client, and today, I'm breaking that down with all of you. I'm sharing the reasons we struggle to put ourselves first (a few of these may surprise you!) and challenging you to start taking time for yourself.  Let's dive in. Save the Dates: Monday 4/25/24 12 PM Eastern: free co-working/body doubling session Thursday 5/30/24 7 PM Eastern: free webinar--Values and Needs for SLPs  Join the SLP Support Group f ..read more

In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 tips (plus a bonus) to help you stay focused at home, at work, and everywhere in between. When I covered this topic on my original podcast before rebranding, it was the most downloaded episode of the show. Today, I've re-recorded it for you with a fresh perspective and new insights that I know you'll love.  Are you sick and tired of feeling overwhelmed by all the things? I can help. Schedule a free consult today. Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp Learn more about Theresa Harp Coa ..read more

Ready to swap the frenzy of hustle culture for peaceful time management? Join me as we conclude our Hustle Culture Series with the keys to not just surviving but thriving as a busy SLP.  Today, I'm detailing 5 strategies you can use to sort through the chaos and zero in on what matters most.  The SLP Support Group on Facebook is your community to exchange ideas and connect with other SLPs who are taking back control of their time. And be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming free webinar to dive deeper into these topics and even secure a chance to win a personalized coaching ..read more

Join me as I continue digging into "hustle culture" that is so prevalent among SLPs, moms, and business owners. In today's episode, I'm sharing a tool I use with my clients to determine their priorities and help them spend their time with intention. I'll walk you through what the tool is and how to begin using it today so you have the time you need for what matters most. Want more resources like this one? Then be sure to register for my free webinar, Mindful Time Management for the SLP, on Thursday, March 28th at 7 PM Eastern. (Note: this event was previously scheduled for March 21st but ..read more

Today's episode explores the impact of stress on success within the field of speech pathology, particularly in the context of hustle culture.  Join me as I share personal details of how my relationship with stress has resulted in burnout in the past. Together, we'll examine the underlying belief that stress is necessary for success and the ways this belief shows up for SLPs in our field.  And at the end of the episode, I share a series of journal questions to explore and a small challenge to incorporate into your own work life/personal life to support your journey towards better wor ..read more

In the second episode of the "SLPs and Hustle Culture Series," I'm unpacking the difference between "busy" and "productive" and how our obsession with being busy is killing our time management. And in a world where so many believe that the more we accomplish in a day, the more successful we are, it's easy to fall victim to the trap of hustle culture. What if instead, we focused on quality over quantity: in other words, getting the right things done rather than getting the most things done? How might that lead to better work-life balance? Tune in to today's episode to find out.  Are you si ..read more

In the second episode of the "SLPs and Hustle Culture Series," I'm unpacking the difference between "busy" and "productive" and how our obsession with being busy is killing our time management. And in a world where so many believe that the more we accomplish in a day, the more successful we are, it's easy to fall victim to the trap of hustle culture. What if instead, we focused on quality over quantity: in other words, getting the right things done rather than getting the most things done? How might that lead to better work-life balance? Tune in to today's episode to find out.  Are you si ..read more

Today's episode is the start of a podcast series about hustle culture and the impact it has on the field of speech pathology. This series isn't just about shedding light on the issue itself but igniting a powerful conversation on redefining productivity and work-life balance. I'm sharing my personal struggles with feeling inadequate as a mom and an SLP. I'm calling out the role that we play in perpetuating the cycle of "work-work-work-work-burnout." I'm challenging listeners to consider their own beliefs about "success" and how those beliefs impact their stress levels.  I'm shedding light ..read more