One Thing at a Time: plans, pressure, and practice
About this episode
Vicki Shevlin discusses the importance of focusing on one thing at a time to manage expectations and overwhelm in social work and life.
January doesn’t need to be a fresh start on the 1st and social work doesn’t get easier when we set ourselves (and families) impossible expectations. In this episode, I’m sharing my phrase for the year - one thing at a time - and why it matters for attention, overwhelm, and realistic planning (in practice and in life). I also share what I’ve been reading lately, how it’s shaping my training, and I introduce an exciting new addition inside the Social Work Collective Academy: the Practice ...
People in this episode
Host: Vicki Shevlin
Topics covered
- planning
- overwhelm
- realistic expectations
- social work
- personal development
Keywords
- social work
- planning
- overwhelm
- expectations
- personal development
- training
- practice
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