# Paperwork Planning: How to Decrease Overwhelm

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Podcast: [The SLP Now Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-slp-now-podcast-743699)
Published: 2026-02-03T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Paperwork doesn’t just take time. It takes up mental space. In this episode, we’re kicking off a 4-part series to help you reduce paperwork overwhelm by building a simple planning system that supports your deadlines (and your sanity). You’ll learn how to map out what’s coming, spot your busiest months, and create realistic weekly goals so you’re not carrying every IEP and eval in your head at once. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Do a quick paperwork inventory to identify your biggest stress points Audit upcoming IEPs/evals by month to plan ahead with confidence Set weekly paperwork goals that reduce decision fatigue and mental load Protect focus time using simple schedule boundaries Try the SLP Now free trial at slpnow.com/pod to access the Paperwork Course + workbook and start building your system.

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