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 importantly, how to use it to your advantage to get your work done more efficiently—without sacrificing quality.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ What Parkinson’s Law is and why it matters for SLPs
✅ How documentation, email, and session planning expand to take up more time than necessary
✅ The hidden ways this law causes stress, overwork, and burnout
✅ The first step you can take to overcome Parkinson's Law at work and at home

Resources & Next Steps:

🎙️ Join me for a live discussion in the SLP Support Group this Wednesday! I’ll be doing a deeper dive on Parkinson’s Law and what you can do about it.
📆 Book a coaching session if you’re ready to streamline your workload and take control of your time.

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!

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