In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is tackling something we’ve ALL felt—the Sunday Scaries. You know that pit in your stomach when the weekend winds down and suddenly you’re spiraling about therapy plans, data collection, that one impossible group, and your inbox? Hallie shares the story of Jay, an SLP Elevate member who has every material she could ever need at her fingertips but still messaged saying, “I have everything, why do I still get the Sunday scaries?” If you’ve ever felt this way (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?), this episode is your reminder that feeling anxious doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you care. Hallie’s breaking down why the scaries show up, how to give yourself permission to keep it simple, and why your students don’t need you to be perfect on Monday morning—they just need you to show up with a smile and be present.

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• Why the Sunday scaries mean you give a damn (and maybe had too much cold brew).
• The magic formula: log in, pick ONE thing, print it, and close the laptop.
• The key ingredients to successful sessions: compassion, understanding, creativity, and adaptability.
• Why using one resource across your whole caseload isn’t lazy—it’s smart and saves your sanity.

Here’s what we learned: 

• The Sunday Scaries are normal—even with all the best resources.
• Just pick something and let that be enough—because it IS enough.
• Your students feel it too, so use that shared Monday struggle to build connection.
• You don’t have to be 100% to do a good job—presence beats perfection every time.
• Leave Sundays for YOU and protect your weekends like your sanity depends on it.

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