136. When Time Freedom Backfires
Tue Feb 03 2026
I started my own business for more freedom and accidentally created a brand-new kind of stress.
If you’re self-employed, running a private practice, or even just craving more autonomy over your time, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a very real, very recent behind-the-scenes look at how “time freedom” can quietly turn into overwhelm and what to do when you realize your days aren’t working the way you thought they would.
This one is honest, a little uncomfortable, and incredibly common, especially for ADHD brains.
What You’ll Learn
The hidden cost of time freedom no one talks about until you’re already living itWhy wide-open schedules often lead to paralysis, reactivity, and decision fatigueHow this showed up for me while running my coaching business from homeWhy ADHD + lack of structure can create chaos instead of balanceI’ll help you reframe structure as the thing that actually creates freedom, not the enemy of itIf This Resonates…
If you found yourself nodding along, you’re definitely not alone.
This is exactly why I’m hosting a free workshop on how to run your professional life without burning out. Click here to be added to the Wait List and I'll email you with the details (time, date, etc) once they're finalized.
If this episode hit home and you want support untangling your time, priorities, and energy, I’d love to talk. You can book a free 1:1 consult with me, and we’ll figure out what’s actually getting in your way and what to do next.
Resources & Links
📌 Book a free 1:1 consult → https://cutt.ly/KtwII93a
📌 Sign up for the free workshop here
👥 Join the FB Group → Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists
Keywords (SEO)
time freedom overwhelm
ADHD time management
private practice burnout
work from home boundaries
decision fatigue ADHD
SLP productivity coaching
executive functioning adults
Progress over perfection, always.
To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.
Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks!
Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.
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I started my own business for more freedom and accidentally created a brand-new kind of stress. If you’re self-employed, running a private practice, or even just craving more autonomy over your time, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a very real, very recent behind-the-scenes look at how “time freedom” can quietly turn into overwhelm and what to do when you realize your days aren’t working the way you thought they would. This one is honest, a little uncomfortable, and incredibly common, especially for ADHD brains. What You’ll Learn The hidden cost of time freedom no one talks about until you’re already living itWhy wide-open schedules often lead to paralysis, reactivity, and decision fatigueHow this showed up for me while running my coaching business from homeWhy ADHD + lack of structure can create chaos instead of balanceI’ll help you reframe structure as the thing that actually creates freedom, not the enemy of itIf This Resonates… If you found yourself nodding along, you’re definitely not alone. This is exactly why I’m hosting a free workshop on how to run your professional life without burning out. Click here to be added to the Wait List and I'll email you with the details (time, date, etc) once they're finalized. If this episode hit home and you want support untangling your time, priorities, and energy, I’d love to talk. You can book a free 1:1 consult with me, and we’ll figure out what’s actually getting in your way and what to do next. Resources & Links 📌 Book a free 1:1 consult → https://cutt.ly/KtwII93a 📌 Sign up for the free workshop here 👥 Join the FB Group → Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists Keywords (SEO) time freedom overwhelm ADHD time management private practice burnout work from home boundaries decision fatigue ADHD SLP productivity coaching executive functioning adults Progress over perfection, always. To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.