You love your kids. You love summer. But right about now? You’ve had enough. The lack of structure, the endless snacks, the back-to-school forms piling up—it’s a lot. And if you’re feeling scattered, behind, or just plain wiped, you’re not failing. You’re human.

In this episode (pulled from a Facebook Live), I’m talking about what this season actually feels like for SLPs, why it’s so tricky for ADHD brains, and the mindset + systems shifts that can keep you afloat until routines return.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why this season feels so hard (hint: it’s not just you)
• The power of naming what’s happening out loud to defuse shame
• What it really means to be gentle with yourself—and how to build up to it
• My go-to strategy for B- work: the Minimum Viable Product approach
• Practical cues, reminders, and supports that actually help when life is chaos
• A quick mindset reframe that puts you back in the driver’s seat

Whether you’re trying to keep up with eval reports, school paperwork, or just laundry and snacks on repeat, this episode will help you feel less alone—and remind you that you do have options (none of which involve being perfect).

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

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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

If you’ve ever experienced the ADHD freeze -- you sit down to write an evaluation report, tackle session notes, or finally make a dent in that load of laundry -- and somehow end up doom-scrolling, spiraling, and doing absolutely nothing productive while the clock keeps ticking—this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down what’s actually happening when you freeze up and can’t seem to get started (spoiler: it’s not laziness). Whether have ADHD, suspect you're neurodivergent, or just an overwhelmed SLP, you’ll learn why freeze happens and how to start moving again with simple, low-pressure strategies.

👉 This episode is part of my ADHD + Productivity series—so if freeze mode has been your default lately, make sure to check out Episodes 111 and 112 for more tips and strategies

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• The three most common causes of the “freeze” response (executive dysfunction, emotional flooding, nervous system shutdown)
• Why writing a report isn’t just writing a report—and why your ADHD brain resists it
• Why naming what’s happening out loud can actually shift you out of paralysis
• The two-minute trick I use to get unstuck (and why it works)
• What it means to “meet your brain where it’s at” instead of fighting it
  
  

📌 Links & Resources:

• 💬 Book a free 1:1 consult → If you’re tired of the ADHD freeze, I can help. I’ve got 3 coaching spots open this month. Let’s build a plan that actually works with your ADHD brain.
  
  
• 🎧 Episode 112: ADHD, Self-Trust, & the Follow-Through Problem No One Talks About
  
  
• 🎧 Episode 111: Time Management Myths That are Screwing With Your ADHD Brain

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

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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Ever tell yourself, “This week will be different”… and by Tuesday, it’s a dumpster fire?

Or make a To-Do List, ignore it for days, and then use that as “proof” you’re not capable?

Congrats, you're human.

But guess what? The problem isn’t your ability to follow through—the problem is the hit your self-trust takes when it happens. 

And that’s what we’re digging into today: how self-trust breaks down, why ADHD brains feel it harder, and how to rebuild it without white-knuckling your way through life.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on:

• What self-distrust actually looks like (it’s sneakier than you think)
• The overcommit → fall short → shame → try harder → repeat cycle
• Why it’s not laziness or lack of motivation—it’s your nervous system + executive (dys)functioning at work
• My 3-step framework for rebuilding self-trust (plus 2 bonus strategies you can start today)

Whether you have ADHD or not, you’ll walk away with practical, real-life ways to keep promises to yourself—and stop letting one “off” day derail your progress.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Episode 32: How to Be Consistent
• Episode 42: Start Treating Yourself Like a Client!

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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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

If you’ve ever heard popular productivity strategies like Eat That Frog, the Eisenhower Matrix and--my personal favorite-- just do it and found yourself thinking, "Why CAN'T I just do it? What's wrong with me??" then this episode is for you. 

In this kickoff to a new mini-series on ADHD and time management, I’m breaking down:

• Why popular productivity strategies fall flat for neurodivergent brains
• How executive functioning actually impacts “simple” tasks like writing a report
• Three well-known approaches (Eat That Frog, Just Do It, and the Eisenhower Matrix) that might be stressing you out
• A reframe that’s way more helpful than “I’m just lazy”

💡Spoiler: The problem isn’t you—it’s the strategy. Let’s talk about what actually works for ADHD brains.

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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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

If you’ve ever looked around at your chaotic life and thought, "Is it just me, or are we all drowning??” then this episode is for you.  Today I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through what a typical weekday looks like for me while raising my four kids, juggling my coaching practice, and chasing after two crazy dogs. 

You’ll hear how I break my day into four quarters (because honestly, it feels like four separate days), the systems that keep me grounded, and where I’ve learned to just let things go. This is a real-life look at how I stay productive without burning out, and how I build in flexibility instead of forcing rigid routines.

Here’s what I talk about:

• What my days look like—from quiet(ish) mornings to chaotic evenings
• How I decide what gets done when (and what doesn't get done at all!)
• Why Google Calendar is my brain + how we use a Skylight for the family
• The Time Bucket System I created to feel progress in all my roles
• How I’ve redefined productivity to work with my energy—not against it

Resources Mentioned:

• Download the Time Bucket System Template
• Join the SLP Support Group on Facebook

Want support building a version of productivity that actually fits your life (and your brain)?
That’s exactly what I help my 1:1 coaching clients do. I’ve got spots open—reach out through the link in the show notes and we can see if we're a good fit!

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

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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Ever feel like no matter how early you get up or how hard you hustle… there’s never enough time?

You’re not alone. And spoiler alert: that’s not just a scheduling problem—it’s a mindset one.

In this episode, I’m getting real about:

• Why “never enough time” isn’t a time issue—it’s a relationship issue
• How time scarcity keeps high-achieving SLPs stuck in survival mode (even when you're crushing it)
• Small, powerful reframes to shift out of panic and into time authority
• A question that might just change your week

This one’s short and potent, if I do say so myself. Hit play, take a breath, and let’s start rewriting the time script.

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

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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Decision fatigue is real—especially for SLPs juggling full caseloads, families, and life. If you ever get stuck in analysis-paralysis (hello, overthinking tiny choices and the big ones), this episode is for you.

In today’s FB Live-turned-podcast-episode, I’m sharing a pretty major life decision I made and the five strategies I used to help me go from analysis-paralysis to bold, confident action.

Decision-making is one of the biggest things that comes up in coaching sessions. Whether it’s big, life-changing stuff or tiny daily choices that drain your brain, indecision kills your time and energy. So let’s make it simpler.

Here's what you'll learn:

✅ Why decision-making burns you out—and how to save your energy for what really matters

✅ My 5 go-to strategies

✅ How to stop overthinking the small stuff so you have brain space for the big stuff

✅ What to do after you make a decision so you don’t spiral in regret

If you’re ready to make choices with more clarity (and less time-wasting angst), you’re in the right place.

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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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Ever feel like you’re sprinting through your entire day—only to collapse when you get home because you've got nothing left to give? 

In this episode, we’re talking Buffer Time: the unsexy but essential productivity strategy you’re probably skipping. Especially if you’re an SLP with back-to-back sessions or a parent trying to herd small humans into the car without losing your mind.

We’ll get into:

• What buffer time actually is (spoiler: it’s not “wasted” time)
• Why it’s especially important if you have ADHD or chronically underestimate how long things take
• The mindset traps that sabotage your schedule (like “I don’t have time for buffer time”)
• Real-life ways to build margin into your day—even if you don’t control your whole schedule

Buffer time isn’t about being lazy. It’s about being realistic. It’s the simplest way to stop running late to your own life—and it’s one of the best gifts you can give your future self (and your stress levels).

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

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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right as an SLP, but something in your gut is screaming this isn’t it?

Today's episode wraps up a 5-part Burnout Series with a topic that hits close to home: what to do when your job and your values are at war.

If you’re staying in a position out of obligation, guilt, or fear of rocking the boat—even when every fiber of your being is saying “nope”—this one’s for you.

I'm covering:

• What “misalignment” actually looks and feels like
• The sneaky ways it drains you (and how you might not even notice)
• Why you’re not dramatic, ungrateful, or irresponsible for wanting something different
• How to spot the small ways you’re betraying your own values and needs every single day
• 3 simple, real first steps to get unstuck—without burning it all down

This isn’t about quitting tomorrow (unless you want to). It’s about seeing the truth, so you can decide what you want next on purpose.

Because here’s the thing: you can’t do your best work—or be your best self at home—when your job demands you leave your values at the door.

You don’t have to stay stuck.

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to Episode 104: The Missing Piece in Work-Life Balance: Values and Needs.

That episode lays the foundation for today’s conversation. It helps you actually identify your values and needs—so you can see exactly where you’re misaligned (and why it matters so much).

Episode 104 also includes a free values + needs resource you can grab to take this work even deeper.

Trust me: you’ll get so much more out of today’s episode if you listen to 104 first (or right after).

👏🏼 Ready for support?

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

If you’re realizing your job doesn’t align with your values—and you’re not sure what to do about it—I’d love to help.

I offer 1:1 productivity and burnout coaching for SLPs (and other caring professionals) who want work that actually works for them.

✅ Get clear on what really matters
✅ Spot the misalignments you’ve normalized for years
✅ Build a plan that puts you first—without guilt

👉 Book a free consult (no pressure, no hard sell): https://cutt.ly/ywVWsPy5

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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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Let’s talk about the tiny word that wrecks your nervous system: No.

If you freeze, over-explain, or panic-text your friends anytime you set a boundary--welcome! You’re in good company. And this episode? It's your crash course in how to say no without the emotional hangover.

Because spoiler: it’s not about just “being more assertive.” It’s about shifting the belief that saying yes is how you earn approval, acceptance, or worth.

Inside This Episode:

• Why your brain thinks saying yes = being a “good SLP”
• The sneaky reason you backtrack after you say no
• The secret strategy I use before saying "yes" or "no" 
• Scripts you can steal to say no with clarity (and without spiraling)
• What your tone reveals — even when you say the “right” words
• Why someone else’s disappointment isn’t your responsibility

Quick Takeaways:

• Boundaries aren’t selfish — they’re leadership.
• Saying no doesn’t make you less valuable. It protects your energy to serve where it matters most.
• A clear “no” is kinder than an exhausted “yes.”

Listen if you’ve ever thought:

• “It’s just easier to say yes and deal with it later.”
• “I feel so guilty when I say no… maybe I should just make it work.”
• “I don’t want them to think I’m not a team player.”

🚨 Before you listen to this one, make sure you’ve caught Episode 104 on your Values + Needs. That episode sets you up for why your boundaries matter so much in the first place.

📆 Next week: We wrap the burnout series with the hardest conversation of all:
What do you do when your job and your values don’t match? (You’re gonna want a notebook for that one.)

💁🏼‍♀️ Ready to practice this work in real life?
Book a free consult and let's talk. No pressure. No spirals. Just clarity.

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!

Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp

Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.