Show Description:
Amy and Angelyn discuss the importance of having hobbies outside of the SLP profession, challenging the notion that every activity needs to have a purpose or be monetized. They share their experience creating the podcast as a "low-stakes" hobby and discuss giving themselves permission to pursue activities purely for enjoyment.
Key Topics Covered:
- Creating space for hobbies without pressure to monetize
- The importance of "low-stakes" activities
- Challenging guilt around taking time for yourself
- Setting boundaries to protect hobby time
- The difference between productive activities and joy-bringing hobbies
- Being intentional about imperfection
Notable Quotes:
"Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself as a professional is to forget about your career for a while." - Amy
"Just existing and enjoying what you're doing in your unicorn space is enough." - Angelyn
"You don't have to have a purpose for everything that you do." - Amy
Key Takeaways:
- Hobbies don't need to be perfect or productive
- It's okay to be unavailable for hobby time
- The importance of not apologizing for taking time for yourself
- Creating space for activities without expectations
- The value of doing something purely for enjoyment
Connect with Us:
Angelyn - @dr.angelynfranks on instagram || e-mail: hello@theslpselfcaresociety.com
Amy - @amyz.theslp on instagram || e-mail: info@speechtherapyconnectionsllc.com