98. Too Busy for Self-Care? Let’s Fix That

Let’s be honest: “self-care” has become one of those buzzwords that makes a lot of us roll our eyes. Who has time for massages and meditation when you’re buried under IEPs, emails, and session notes, am I right?

This episode drops right before Mother’s Day—because whether you're a mom or just mothering everyone around you (hello, empaths--I see you), you’re probably not putting yourself on the list. And if you are, it might feel like one more thing you’re “supposed” to do.

This episode is your permission slip to rethink everything you’ve been taught about what self-care should look like—and finally make it work for your real, messy life.

🧠 We’re talking about:

• Why self-care isn’t a luxury or a reward
• Common mindset traps like “I’ll rest when I catch up” and “If I stop, I’ll never start again”
• How all-or-nothing thinking is quietly running the show
• Rest as a productivity strategy (yes, really)
• 3 simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to build in self-care without it feeling like another task

🔁 Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 47: Maycember – Tips for navigating that end-of-the-school-year chaos 
• Ep 42: Start Treating Yourself Like a Client – A reminder that you’re just as important as the people you serve.

Be sure to listen all the way to the end of today's episode for my mini self-care challenge. Then drop into the Time Management for the Busy SLP Facebook Group where I’ll be going live this week to talk about micro self-care—those tiny, doable moments that help you reset in the middle of your messy day.

👋 Ready to stop waiting until you're burnt out to take care of yourself?

Let’s work together to build a more balanced and sustainable life.
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