tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post1382471326427431609..comments2023-11-10T05:39:32.327-05:00Comments on Doyle Speech Works: Decluttering My SLP Brainanniedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-69799333315473725292016-03-09T15:50:07.465-05:002016-03-09T15:50:07.465-05:00Love you back, my friend! I realized after thinkin...Love you back, my friend! I realized after thinking on this that my problem is that I have an all or nothing mindset. I'm either consumed with an activity or not doing it at all. What I need is MODERATION, then I could do all the things I enjoy!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-4666869559465370752016-03-09T15:44:56.034-05:002016-03-09T15:44:56.034-05:00Took me this long to get through my feed to finall...Took me this long to get through my feed to finally read your post:) this is seriously a great reminder. I have no regrets meeting all the wonderful SLPs I now call my friends across the country, but you are right, that amazing product that I have yet to produce didn't win me the friends! Being you is what we want! I do find joy in creating products. It is a passion, but I often wonder if I will regret the time I didn't spend doing something else. Here's to more games and cups of tea! Love ya!Sparklle SLPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008479578160968794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-59277059693617084702016-03-05T08:03:21.199-05:002016-03-05T08:03:21.199-05:00I am grateful you have decided to clutter your blo...I am grateful you have decided to clutter your blog list with Doyle Speech Works! Thank you! I agree, life does offer seasons. I have done a lot of thinking on this topic and realize one of my challenges is the "all or nothing mindset." I am either crafting or not crafting, dieting or not dieting, making materials or not making materials, reading or not reading, to the exclusion of all else. The key here may be balance, but that's another post!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-41154213687235817322016-03-04T21:36:25.204-05:002016-03-04T21:36:25.204-05:00I happened to come across your article in the ASHA...I happened to come across your article in the ASHA magazine. Since I am always on the hunt for some good SLP blogs, I was happy to find yours. I often feel overwhelmed by all that technology has to offer. I have limited myself to my favorites. I am getting ready to step back from a few activities that clutter my time and my mind. I feel that there are seasons in life. Those activities will come back to me. Right now I want to focus on my son who is growing up before my eyes, a new position I am beginning in August and teaching Sunday school! Thank you for that inspiring post. I Will have to add your blog to one of my favorites! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15483597249969368669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-27409781870828610712016-03-02T08:18:36.769-05:002016-03-02T08:18:36.769-05:00I know EXACTLY how you feel, Kari! That is how I w...I know EXACTLY how you feel, Kari! That is how I was feeling. In the aftermath of this post I realized I am an "all or nothing" person. I am either immersed to the hilt or recovering from being immersed to the hilt. I am trying to pace myself. Give yourself permission to give some thing up!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-7876300155008891302016-03-02T08:15:13.119-05:002016-03-02T08:15:13.119-05:00We must stop the madness. I think we should start ...We must stop the madness. I think we should start a campaign! Good luck. Let me know how you progress!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-73281431217776863082016-03-02T07:41:47.727-05:002016-03-02T07:41:47.727-05:00This post is so timely and poignant for me. I spe...This post is so timely and poignant for me. I spent all of last evening stressed out because my technology wasn't working the way I thought it should, and one of my goals this school year has been to better connect with our profession. I couldn't get to all of the periscopes, blabs, and discussions that I wanted to, and I felt like a failure. Your post has offered a new perspective, not of ditching all of those resources, but of doing things with intention. Thanks for the insight, and for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542302820305696965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-6578253997130165582016-02-25T19:15:14.506-05:002016-02-25T19:15:14.506-05:00Is it a character trait of SLPs to collect stuff a...Is it a character trait of SLPs to collect stuff and materials? I have a garage full of materials and still feel the need to shop for more. I feel the need to collect things and save "that item" for when I'll need it some day. I'm slowly trying to declutter too and trying to declutter from time wasted on the phone. Thanks for a great post. Guess it's off to the library!! debra kernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677498836641908596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-6110910378149202912016-02-23T13:31:09.363-05:002016-02-23T13:31:09.363-05:00Next stop...? I am so glad to learn that I am not ...Next stop...? I am so glad to learn that I am not alone. I really thought I was! Let's hold each other accountable in our decluttering mission!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-51977136596163773822016-02-23T13:29:47.111-05:002016-02-23T13:29:47.111-05:00You, my dear, are amazing! I admire all you do and...You, my dear, are amazing! I admire all you do and I thank you. Let's see if I can follow through, now! anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-53880253169474160662016-02-23T13:27:46.895-05:002016-02-23T13:27:46.895-05:00Thank you so much Pam. I may dabble here and there...Thank you so much Pam. I may dabble here and there, just no more goals. If I have a need I'll make something. I know that's what you and Sparklle and others do and that is the right approach. Isn't it odd the anxiety that follows a change?anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-52852806445263166572016-02-23T13:25:14.406-05:002016-02-23T13:25:14.406-05:00I still have blue dittos (they don't smell goo...I still have blue dittos (they don't smell good anymore though). You knew who I was talking about, too :) I think we should do some cut and paste clip art, also. I'll bring the white out so when we copy there are no black lines!<br />You are a gift!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-56415608138434897622016-02-23T13:23:08.048-05:002016-02-23T13:23:08.048-05:00Thank you Jessica! Funny, because I have spent a l...Thank you Jessica! Funny, because I have spent a lifetime assessing. I guess that's what maturity is!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-90681806733194186492016-02-23T13:21:53.026-05:002016-02-23T13:21:53.026-05:00Well, I'm not free yet, but it's a start r...Well, I'm not free yet, but it's a start right? It is good to have friends and I am grateful for you!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-59619133631588310372016-02-23T13:20:51.566-05:002016-02-23T13:20:51.566-05:00Good idea, Jen!! Thank you so much!Good idea, Jen!! Thank you so much!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-42922636857653492752016-02-23T10:30:59.044-05:002016-02-23T10:30:59.044-05:00I can relate to many of the feelings you described...I can relate to many of the feelings you described in this fabulous post! Thanks for sharing and I too am on the decluttering train (choo choo)!Heidi Britzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356975433560759736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-89028075496402751502016-02-23T10:12:11.916-05:002016-02-23T10:12:11.916-05:00Love ya Annie! I can totally relate to so much of ...Love ya Annie! I can totally relate to so much of what you wrote. Congratulations to you for recognizing where you were and choosing a life that you want. Your perspective is helping me to prioritize. Jennifer Moses CCC/SLPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671799193571161609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-60989610978079497692016-02-22T21:24:44.622-05:002016-02-22T21:24:44.622-05:00So profound, and so well-written! You are an amazi...So profound, and so well-written! You are an amazing woman, SLP, blogger, TpT product creator, mother, wife and friend! I will miss the chance to preview your products! For the record, they have brought ME joy over the years and have made my life easier. I think you are courageous and wise for recognizing the need to step back. I'm so proud of you and blessed to call you my friend!Pam Dahmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02715137334884481100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-691937999650849712016-02-22T21:00:02.559-05:002016-02-22T21:00:02.559-05:00Oh Annie! You know what brings me joy!! YOU DO! (a...Oh Annie! You know what brings me joy!! YOU DO! (and your blog that few may read but more should read). I love this heartfelt post- you've got the right idea for sure. I think I'm going to get that book also. When we meet, let's bring crayons and "ditto" sheets (those bluish purple ones you know) and have a little throwback McGuyver SLP time together. You don't need any "stuff" to increase your value or worth- you are golden in my eyes, Annie. miamcdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09282576381139674330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-39741867431106241462016-02-22T20:57:39.259-05:002016-02-22T20:57:39.259-05:00What a great post! I think it is wonderful that yo...What a great post! I think it is wonderful that you could take the time to assess your life and what brings you joy. Thinking about what is joyful puts things into perspective, and I hope to incorporate that into my life as well. I love your posts and can't wait to read more and continue to get to know you better. I'm working on decluttering my home, my computer, my life.... Enjoy every moment you have!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714439191575052504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-89519542528998482182016-02-22T19:52:18.671-05:002016-02-22T19:52:18.671-05:00Annie, you are amazing! I knew that from the momen...Annie, you are amazing! I knew that from the moment I met you in Pittsburgh when we had baby blogs! I'm so glad that we have our friendship and it doesn't revolve around TpT, Facebook, or whatnot! Life is precious and we need to enjoy every minutes of it! I'm working on "decluttering" my life also! I have the same book (didn't get very far, maybe this summer!). Enjoy your new found freedom <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078726369775601747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-33671639044276149682016-02-22T18:16:43.956-05:002016-02-22T18:16:43.956-05:00Thank you for an amazing, thought provoking post! ...Thank you for an amazing, thought provoking post! I am going to have to check out the book too. Maybe I'll go look at the library! 😊Jen Shambergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644871229030584685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-86379480591880894652016-02-22T17:32:38.286-05:002016-02-22T17:32:38.286-05:00Yes, I don't know why I don't go to the li...Yes, I don't know why I don't go to the library. I LOVE libraries! I have all my shirts from all my races. I cannot wait to purge. Eventually I'm going to have to go through all my computer files and school materials, too. The thought is overwhelming. Amy read the book with her family. I love that idea, because if I can encourage my kids to let go of crap it will serve them well!anniedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109763366630981263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4256861076274664097.post-86554607223668522892016-02-22T17:28:13.924-05:002016-02-22T17:28:13.924-05:00i really liked the first book, i have the second b...i really liked the first book, i have the second book from the library ( you need to save your money and use the library! you can probably put books on hold through the website!) but her first book was great. i cleaned out my closet and all my workout clothes.i threw/donate so much "but i wore that shirt for this race" or "that race doesn't exist anymore" <br /><br />what i sort of gathered from her book was this :i put all my workout shirts (for example) in a laundry basket, then i took what i wanted to wear from that basket. when i did laundry i put the items i wore back into the dresser and i did this for a few weeks and whatever was left in the basket went out the door. i am doing the same thing with my sock right now. it seems crazy but the clutter/etc socks had to goTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13014866850399265709noreply@blogger.com