As SLPs, we are juggling A LOT! Especially if we work in the school setting. Between the high caseloads, piles of paperwork, and trying to stay up-to-date with best practices, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the job. And, staying inspired about being an SLP when you feel ineffective with the giant workload given to you is real. In today’s episode of the Real Talk SLP podcast, I will break down an SLP inspirational quote by Arthur Ash that helped me push through when things were rough in my job.

I hope that this helps bring new inspiration in dealing with some very difficult work environments. 

• Start where you are

  1. It’s okay to be a beginner at something. 
  2. Working with staff on a new collaborative service model or trying to get them on board with trying a strategy takes time. It’s okay to start small.

  Use what you have

  1. Don’t go prepping tons of materials when you are overwhelmed. Use what you already have prepped. Then, use it over and over again. Join the Themed Therapy SLP membership if you need Prek-5th grade themed-based materials to help you plan with less stress. 
  2. Use your abilities to bring to life your sessions. Your students come to see you above all else.

  Do what you can

  1. When we serve high caseloads or heavy workloads with many different needs, it’s easy to think you aren’t doing enough for your students. Find small ways to make a difference in your students’ lives.
  2. Sometimes we must think outside the box for creative ways to serve our students well.
  3. Advocate for your students, your workload, your space, etc., but during the process of that, remember that small steps lead to big leaps. The change will happen if you keep moving forward, no matter how small the step is.

Do what you can

1. When we serve high caseloads or heavy workloads with many different needs, it’s easy to think you aren’t doing enough for your students. Find small ways to make a difference in your students’ lives.
2. Sometimes we must think outside the box for creative ways to serve our students well.
3. Advocate for your students, your workload, your space, etc., but during the process of that, remember that small steps lead to big leaps. The change will happen if you keep moving forward, no matter how small the step is.

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