In the era of remote work and cell phones, time off from work can end up just working at weird hours or from a scenic location (or both). Truly getting the nourishing breaks we need can be super challenging unless we make sure we’ve planned how we can unplug and really get away from the…
As the year is winding down, I’m pushing myself to follow the slower rhythms of life. There is some hubbub and chaos related to the holidays – of course – but work has definitely hit a different cadence. Now, I know for me this isn’t solely due to winter or a focus on family and…
Originally posted on Therapy Reimagined (https://therapyreimagined.com/now-what-blog/) Each one of us has had to scramble to shift and change as our world has gone into crisis. Many of us have made a full switch to virtual meetings and sessions. There are economic uncertainties and there is emotional fall-out that we are navigating at the same time…
Originally posted on Therapy Reimagined (https://therapyreimagined.com/dont-have-to-be-thought-leader/) You have undoubtedly heard that you should start a private practice and that you should not take insurance or that you should have a side hustle or that you should definitely not work in community mental health. You may have even inferred these things from what we and our…
Originally posted on Therapy Reimagined (https://therapyreimagined.com/schedule-wrangling/) I’ve talked recently on my podcast about the different ways that entrepreneurs and employees burnout: All Kinds of Burned Out. I wasn’t able to go deeper into some solutions, so I thought I would dig in on one of the most important things that creates a sustainable career: a…
Originally posted on Therapy Reimagined (https://therapyreimagined.com/making-daily-business-decisions/) When there is a lot to do, it can be really hard to figure out what to focus your attention on, and what to spend time, money, and energy on… you name it. Here are some quick questions to help you sort through your to-do list. Ask yourself the…
Originally posted on Therapy Reimagined (https://therapyreimagined.com/the-7-best-excuses-to-avoid-starting-your-private-practice/) So, you want to start a private practice. Or at least you think you do. You’re dreaming about your gorgeous office while watching and reading a million free resources about how to get your first client. You have debated niche, insurance, and location and you’re going to get started.…
Originally posted on Therapy Reimagined (https://therapyreimagined.com/how-to-post-enough-stuff/) Everyone tells you that all #ModernTherapists need to have a blog, a podcast, a newsletter, and tons of social media posts. That’s not totally true, but it certainly can be helpful to put some nice content out there to share with your audience. The focus of this blog post…
Originally posted on Therapy Reimagined (https://therapyreimagined.com/simplify-it/) When you’re learning a job or starting (or growing) a business, it’s hard to do things well. You have to first figure out what you’re doing THEN you can think about how you want to do it. Many people in the therapy field get stuck doing things in really…
When you’re passionate about what you do, you can put a lot of yourself into your work. Even more, if you’ve embarked on this work because of a life changing experience, the work can feel more important than anything else in your life. I know how vital this work is and how helpful you are…