Show Description: Amy and Angelyn return from their intentional summer break to tackle an important topic: why vacations alone can't fix burnout. They explore how many SLPs count down to their next vacation only to feel the same dread upon return, creating a cycle that never addresses the root causes of burnout.
Key Topics Covered
- Why the post-vacation blues happen and what they reveal about burnout
- The importance of building sustainable daily practices instead of relying on temporary escapes
- How control and autonomy in your work environment affect burnout
- Making intentional changes that align with your values
- Building systems that support you between vacations
Notable Quotes:
- "At the end of the day, if I made my decisions based off of how other people were going to be impacted and always just putting others' needs first before my own, I would never have a business that I loved." - Amy
- "What is draining you? What feels so heavy in your business or at work? And then what can you do even if it's really scary? I'd rather do my day-to-day work in a way that feels good." - Angelyn
- "Every time you say no to something that doesn't align with your values or capacity, you're saying yes to your well-being. And that's not selfish, it's necessary for showing up as your best self." - Amy
Key Takeaways:
- Vacations provide temporary relief but don't address the underlying causes of burnout
- Identifying what drains your energy versus what energizes you is crucial
- Making intentional changes to align your work with your values can reduce burnout
- Building sustainable systems creates daily relief rather than relying on occasional escapes
- Sometimes the most difficult decisions (like Amy dropping insurance) can lead to the greatest relief
Connect With Us!
Angelyn Franks - @dr.angelynfranks on instagram || e-mail: hello@slpselfcaresociety.com
Amy Zembriski - @amyz.theslp on instagram || e-mail: info@speechtherapyconnectionsllc.com
Free resources: https://angelynfranks.myflodesk.com/chillslp
