Ep. 38 - Overcome Procrastination: 7 Major Hurdles to Praxis Exam Success Series

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The Praxis Speech Sister Podcast

Melanie Y. Evans, MS CCC-SLP

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Welcome to the Praxis Speech Sister Podcast—the go-to space for aspiring speech-language pathologists who are ready to pass the SLP Praxis® with confidence and step boldly into their careers. Hosted by Melanie Y. Evans, MS CCC-SLP, a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Praxis® Strategy Coach, and Abundance Mindset Coach, this podcast is your weekly source of strategic test prep, mindset breakthroughs, and career alignment tips. If you've ever battled self-doubt, procrastination, test anxiety, or imposter syndrome on your journey to becoming an SLP—you’re not alone. In this space, we redefine success, overcome limiting beliefs, and build study strategies that actually work—so you can stop feeling stuck and start trusting in your purpose. Each week, we dive into game-changing Praxis® study techniques, mindset shifts, and real-life lessons from Melanie’s own experience—from failing by three points to developing the winning strategies that helped her (and her clients) pass. 💡 What You’ll Get in Each Episode: ✅ Practical, step-by-step strategies for acing the SLP Praxis® ✅ Expert insights on breaking through self-doubt & limiting beliefs ✅ Success stories from past test-takers who overcame hurdles just like you ✅ Career wisdom on how to build a purpose-driven SLP career that aligns with YOU 🎧 Tune in every week for an episode packed with clarity, encouragement, and tangible strategies—because passing the Praxis® is just the beginning of your impact as an SLP. Join the Praxis Speech Sister Community, and let’s make your dream career a reality! 🚀✨

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Ep. 38 - Overcome Procrastination: 7 Major Hurdles to Praxis Exam Success Series

The Praxis Speech Sister Podcast

21 minutes

8 months ago

Ep. 38 - Overcome Procrastination: 7 Major Hurdles to Praxis Exam Success Series

In this episode of the Praxis Speech Sister Podcast, Coach Melanie discusses the impact of procrastination on preparing for the SLP Praxis® exam. She breaks down common reasons for procrastination, including fear of failure, self-doubt, and lack of motivation, and provides actionable strategies to overcome these challenges. Additionally, she highlights the importance of mindset mastery, realistic goal-setting, and effective habit-building in achieving success.

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
00:17 Praxis Master Plan Blueprint
03:07 Introduction to Procrastination
03:29 Definition and Statistics
06:22 Reasons for Procrastination
07:22 Common Forms of Procrastination
07:28 Avoiding Study Sessions
09:09 Making Excuses
11:44 Avoiding Study Materials
14:26 Overcoming Overthinking
16:25 Setting Realistic Goals
19:00 Closing Thoughts

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3Xe65fz

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Sources: Statistic Hub. (n.d.). Procrastination statistics. Medium. Retrieved from https://medium.com/statistic-hub/procrastination-statistics-1ef2ca5124fb

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