This month I want to talk about working smarter not harder!  We already work extremely hard as SLP's, we don't need to make our lives any harder by working without systems.

Creating systems is the way to maximize your time!

Being able to do great work has foundation in creating really good systems.  Recently switching from a job I worked for the past 10 years to a new job has forced me to be extremely diligent about this.  Systems and frameworks are my life savers!  Here are a few for you...

1.  Create time blocks for your day.  I'll just be transparent and talk about me here.  I know I can spend way more time on things than I probably should.  Time blocking is a way to get things done and move on.  Having a set time helps me stay focused and get things done more efficiently.  ( I also try to create some buffers to go back and revisit anything I didn't complete that's really important because honestly speaking we will always underestimate the amount of time it takes to get things done.)

2.  Plan ahead.  I plan out therapy for the entire grading period (I'm secondary so therapy times are not on a weekly basis).  When I plan out my grading period I can ensure all kids are getting their time and even plan for things such as meetings, assemblies or times I will be off campus.  It's so much easier to move kids around on an already made schedule.  My kids often ask when they are coming back to therapy and this gives me the opportunity to show them an exact day and class period they should expect to come next time. What can you plan ahead for in your work?

3.  Create a framework for how you will tackle tasks.  Figure out what works best for you and let that be your standard; for therapy, getting your day going, paperwork, etc.  One framework I like  to use is with my paperwork for IEP meetings.  I have a particular way and order I write my present levels to ensure I include everything that is necessary and give a solid picture of the child's current needs and abilities.  

October Share

This month I am sharing an electronic infographic for you.  This is the blueprint I use to create a solid framework for each and every student or client I work with.  It's what I believe sets the solid foundation for gaining the trust of those I work with in the therapy process, in order to do the hard work ahead.  

October Challenge

I challenge you to take one task this week and create a system for working efficiently through it.  (Preferably the one that causes you the most dread!).  Each week add another system and work through getting your time back!  It's a work in progress for us all but it's a great feeling to get things done more efficiently.  I'm rooting for you!  We can do this!

Time Block.

Plan Ahead.

Create a Framework.

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