Ever find yourself scrolling, watching, or listening to colleagues and thinking, “Why am I not there yet?” You're not alone. But here’s the thing: comparison doesn’t tell you anything about you. In this episode, I’m unpacking why our brains default to “compare and despair,” how it sometimes helps, and mostly how it gets in our way. If you’ve been questioning your progress against everyone else’s highlight reel, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Why your brain is wired to compare—and why that’s not a character flaw
• The difference between productive and harmful comparison (and how to spot which one you’re doing)
• Coaching questions you can use to reframe the trap in the moment
• How to know if what you’re noticing is actually aligned with your goals, or just another shiny object
• A practical way to shift focus back to your own vision so you stop spiraling

Progress over perfection, always.

If this hit home, I’d love to help you quiet the noise and build a week that actually works for you. Book a free 1:1 consult and let’s figure out what balance looks like in your real life.

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Keywords
comparison trap, overwhelmed SLP, ADHD productivity, executive functioning, work-life balance, private practice stress, productivity coaching, stop comparing yourself

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Some days it feels like I’m living a double life. I’m in work mode -- teaching grad students or coaching SLPs -- and at the same time my brain is screaming about school picture day forms, dinner plans, or how to get the kids to practice on time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re straddling two boats (bad visual, but you get it), this episode is for you.

Today I’m talking about the mental gymnastics of switching between roles -- SLP, mom, partner, caregiver, all of it. And more importantly, why it feels so hard (spoiler: your brain isn’t broken, it’s human) and what we can actually do about it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why context switching drains your energy (especially for ADHD brains)
• How unrealistic expectations create guilt — and what to do instead
• 3 strategies to make the juggle feel less like chaos
• Mindset shifts that actually make strategies stick

If This Resonates…

If this hit home, I’d love to help you untangle the work-life blend in a way that actually works for you. Book a free consult—we’ll figure it out together.

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Keywords:

work-life balance SLP, context switching ADHD, overwhelmed speech pathologist, executive functioning challenges, productivity for SLPs, ADHD time management, juggling work and family, strategies for balance

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Tired of setting up “perfect” systems that fizzle out by week two? You’re not broken...your systems just don't match your brain's way of thinking. In this episode, I walk you through three coaching lenses I use with clients to design ADHD-aware systems that actually stick. You’ll get simple questions to guide your setup and one killer tip that saves your future self time (and sanity).

What You’ll Learn:

• Why past systems fell apart (hint: misalignment, not laziness)
• The three coaching lenses that make systems brain-friendly:
  1. Access: Where would you naturally look for this later?
  2. Recognition: How should it be labeled so your brain identifies it fast?
  3. Organization: Do you work better with one hub or smaller, separate parts?

Quick Coaching Prompts (save these)

• Access: “What’s the first place I’d go to find this?”
• Recognition: “How can I label/save this so I know what it is instantly?”
• Organization: “Do I want one master doc or many small docs—and which is easier on a low-energy day?”

Killer Tip (the one that changes everything)

As you build your system, keep a notepad or blank doc open and jot each step while you do it. Don’t worry about perfect order or wording—treat it as a working document you’ll refine over time. Momentum over memory.

Resources Mentioned

• Free virtual body-doubling on Tuesdays at 12pm ET (Zoom) — sign up here
• Facebook Group: Time Management for the Busy SLP
• Book a free consult: 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!

Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp

Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.