#OTalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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| Profile | Tweet |
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 | Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Ruth_Hawley: Great topic for #OTalk this week, about how to apply occupational balance to our own lives, useful to all @DerbyOT https://t.co/6DgXhXAK2M |
 | Mental Health OT 💚 Norma @NormaMai_OT RT @Ruth_Hawley: Great topic for #OTalk this week, about how to apply occupational balance to our own lives, useful to all @DerbyOT https://t.co/6DgXhXAK2M |
 | Dr. Douglene @DrDouglene RT @Ruth_Hawley: Great topic for #OTalk this week, about how to apply occupational balance to our own lives, useful to all @DerbyOT https://t.co/6DgXhXAK2M |
 | Ellen OT @ellram_OT RT @Ruth_Hawley: Great topic for #OTalk this week, about how to apply occupational balance to our own lives, useful to all @DerbyOT https://t.co/6DgXhXAK2M |
 | michaela seika @michaela_seika RT @DnvOracle: Why HR should be interested in Blockchain?By @AndySpence, Strategic Workforce Advisor @ Glass Bead Consulting. #Blockchain #HR #MyOtalk #Otalk #Oracle #HumanResources @Axcampbe @mhacheB @HRGivesBack @OracleHCM https://t.co/q5OtntVWhq |
 | Hannah Kay @HannahKayOT I was looking forward to finally taking part in #otalk tonight but now meeting a friend for dinner which is perhaps how I maintain some occupational balance in my life! Hopefully will take part soon 😀 |
 | #OTalk @OTalk_ Be sure to check out the blog ready for tonights chat! 8pm uk time with @Amie_OT! See you there! #OTalk https://t.co/hjvGo5gaw8 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Amie_OT: Take a look at the @OTalk_ blog to find out more about the theme for tomorrows chat and why I feel we need to make time for ourselves #OTalk https://t.co/SZgYl8zfIg |
 | Royal College of Occupational Therapists @theRCOT Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
 | RCOTStudents @RCOTStudents Students and graduates let's get talking about look after ourselves and pur own resilience! Check out tonight's @otalk at 8pm hosted by me (on my personal account) @Amie_OT #otalk #otstudent #studentot #newgradot |
 | Dr Catriona Connell #OneOfUsAllOfUs @DrCConnell RT @theRCOT: Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
 | Team_OT_LCH @Team_OT_LCH RT @theRCOT: Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
 | Sara Hawker (she/her) @sarahawker @SouthEastRCOT members. Opportunity to share your experiences and good habits! This should be interesting #OTalk https://t.co/59xGTEQIYf |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @theRCOT: Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @RCOTStudents: Students and graduates let's get talking about look after ourselves and pur own resilience! Check out tonight's @otalk at 8pm hosted by me (on my personal account) @Amie_OT #otalk #otstudent #studentot #newgradot |
 | Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot RT @theRCOT: Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
 | Katrina Baldry @KatrinaBaldryOT What time is #OTalk tonight? No dance classes tonight so I can join in 🙌🏼 |
 | ✊🏿DEE ❤ @Dendadoz "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
 | Jenni Guest @jenni_guest1 RT @sarahawker: @SouthEastRCOT members. Opportunity to share your experiences and good habits! This should be interesting #OTalk https://t.co/59xGTEQIYf |
 | SG Cameroun @SGCameroun RT @Dendadoz: "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
 | Rebecca, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch RT @OTalk_: Join us again next week for “When we are busy taking care of others, how to we make time to take care of ourselves” with @Amie_OT #OTalk https://t.co/iKRCm3XW7w |
 | Kerry Pace 🏳️🌈 💙 she/her @DiverseLearners Something I embed in every session with students / healthcare staff who have #dyslexia #dyspraxia I work with #Otalk https://t.co/k6JKGl3TIH |
| Rebecca, Occupational Therapist @RebeccaCrouch Sorry to be missing tonight's #OTalk, an important discussion that I could definately benefit from. Keen to read everyone's experiences and solutions in the post-chat transcript. https://t.co/Po5MCIsUBC |
 | Occupational Therapy at University of Huddersfield @Hudds_Uni_OT RT @RCOTStudents: Students and graduates let's get talking about look after ourselves and pur own resilience! Check out tonight's @otalk at 8pm hosted by me (on my personal account) @Amie_OT #otalk #otstudent #studentot #newgradot |
 | Bosco CHENDJOU @boscolove2 RT @Dendadoz: "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
 | Susan Jackson @sjacks13 #OTalk 13th February – When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves? https://t.co/Y6Y4f6SQQz via @OTalk_ |
| Susan Jackson @sjacks13 RT @RCOTStudents: Students and graduates let's get talking about look after ourselves and pur own resilience! Check out tonight's @otalk at 8pm hosted by me (on my personal account) @Amie_OT #otalk #otstudent #studentot #newgradot |
 | Lauren @Lauren_OT RT @OTalk_: Join us again next week for “When we are busy taking care of others, how to we make time to take care of ourselves” with @Amie_OT #OTalk https://t.co/iKRCm3XW7w |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ One hour warning for tonights #OTalk with @Amie_OT. Plenty of time to check out the blog in preperation. https://t.co/iKRCm3XW7w https://t.co/faL6vJbXYX |
 | Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Looking forward to @otalk in just under an hour #otalk (also foubd out how to use these funky bitmojis) #lifelonglearning https://t.co/2Ku5uQ5XLu |
 | Dr Michelle Perryman-Fox 🦊 @Symbolic_Life RT @OTalk_: One hour warning for tonights #OTalk with @Amie_OT. Plenty of time to check out the blog in preperation. https://t.co/iKRCm3XW7w https://t.co/faL6vJbXYX |
 | Trich @Trichlils_OT RT @OTalk_: One hour warning for tonights #OTalk with @Amie_OT. Plenty of time to check out the blog in preperation. https://t.co/iKRCm3XW7w https://t.co/faL6vJbXYX |
 | Deb Duck @debbieduckie #OTalk self care is important to me. I take my breaks and refuse to be grateful for them |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @debbieduckie 100%, self care is so important but often not thought of and not prioritised, but should be addressed #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ 30 minute warning folks! #OTalk https://t.co/02RSe534Mi |
 | Nat Jones #standwithukraine 🇺🇦 @natlouj @OTalk_ #OTalk looking forward to hearing what people have to say about achieving occupational balance ⚖ this evening. https://t.co/11I228KjZX |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Evening everyone & welcome to tonights #OTalk hosted by @Amie_OT. Its @Kirstie_OT on the @OTalk_ account tonight. Give us a wave if youre ready to chat or if youre lurking in the background. https://t.co/0eVwAPlV0e |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Let start with the housekeeping reminders: please be respectful of each other & everyones views, think about confidentiality & dont forget that your codes of practice also apply to online activity. #OTalk https://t.co/RcAPbFOAJ8 |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT To kick off the conversation tonight I want to start by asking 'what does occupational balance mean to you?' #OTalk |
 | Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @OTalk_: Let start with the housekeeping reminders: Let start with the housekeeping reminders: please be respectful of each other & everyones views, think about confidentiality & dont forget that your codes of practice also apply to online activity. #OTalk https://t.co/RcAPbFOAJ8 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Please remember to include the #OTalk hashtag in ALL your tweets so everyone can see your contributions & they can be added to the transcript (if you dont I may have to set the grumpy cat on you 😉). https://t.co/BQBzjin1UZ |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Hello #otgeek’s! #otalk |
 | Rachael (she/her) 🏳️🌈 @RachaelD_OT Evening all #OTalk |
 | Emerging2OT @emerging2OT RT @OTalk_: Evening everyone & welcome to tonights #OTalk hosted by @Amie_OT. Its @Kirstie_OT on the @OTalk_ account tonight. Give us a wave if youre ready to chat or if youre lurking in the background. https://t.co/0eVwAPlV0e |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ But most importantly, enjoy! I shall be on hand to spot the missing tags, retweet questions & facilitate, so give me a shout if you having any questions or need anything. Over to you @Amie_OT 👍🏼 #OTalk https://t.co/odzIymqIvz |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTalk_ The grumpy cat is a brilliant, I may just have to forget the #OTalk once or twice! |
 | Lydia Ward @LydiaWardOT @OTalk_ @Amie_OT @Kirstie_OT Evening! I'll be lurking tonight - just writing up a reflection after a hard day on placement. But really interested in the topic as my research dissertation is looking at what makes an occupation restorative! #otalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot RT @OTalk_: Evening everyone & welcome to tonights #OTalk hosted by @Amie_OT. Its @Kirstie_OT on the @OTalk_ account tonight. Give us a wave if youre ready to chat or if youre lurking in the background. https://t.co/0eVwAPlV0e |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @Amie_OT He says “No @Amie_OT, you shall not forget the #OTalk hashtag” 😉 https://t.co/Wu9CJFaaFl |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTalk_ And he is paw-rect! #OTalk |
 | Stephanie Dunn @OTStefD Occupational balance to me is feeling content with how I'm managing my time in terms of self-care, productivity & leisure activities. #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Giving myself time #OTalk https://t.co/9kGqeezDKn |
 | Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 RT @OTalk_: Please remember to include the #OTalk hashtag in ALL your tweets so everyone can see your contributions & they can be added to the transcript (if you dont I may have to set the grumpy cat on you 😉). https://t.co/BQBzjin1UZ |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT Making sure I am not physically, mentally, and/or emotionally drained. #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @LydiaWardOT @OTalk_ @Kirstie_OT Really interesting dissertation topic! Would love to know more about it some time =] #OTalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 Hello #OTalk https://t.co/R8O05PE2RO |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 1 from @Amie_OT. #OTalk https://t.co/Jup34Kc6iM |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_rach: Giving myself time #OTalk https://t.co/9kGqeezDKn |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @stefflesYSJOT: Occupational balance to me is feeling content with how I'm managing my time in terms of self-care, productivity & leisure activities. #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Really lovely description @stefflesYSJOT! I feel a lot of what I will be talking about will focus on the leisure! #OTalk https://t.co/581dedybN4 |
 | Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT hi everyone!! in cornwall for a few days so haven’t got the best signal/wifi... but here for #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: Really lovely description @stefflesYSJOT! I feel a lot of what I will be talking about will focus on the leisure! #OTalk https://t.co/581dedybN4 |
 | Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ @Amie_OT Finding a balance between all the roles that you occupy in your daily life. Something that works for you to make you feel fulfilled and balanced. #OTalk |
 | Orla @orlatheot @Amie_OT Stop and thinking before saying yes to an opportunity #otalk |
 | Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII Evening😁 my first OT tweetchat after learning on #allourhealth #OTalk Q1 balance is about having some control and making choices which are good for the individual when able |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT For me occupational balance is being able to keep work at work and not forgetting the importance of leisure and having fun (mainly fire juggling and archery) #OTalk |
 | Jo OT 💙 @LDOTJo @BillWongOT @Amie_OT Making sure I have time for everything I need to do and also for things I want to do #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT achieving a happy medium where you have time for all the occupations you need/want to do #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @orlatheot: @Amie_OT Stop and thinking before saying yes to an opportunity #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ An example of occupational balance Kerri? Hope you have a relaxing time #OTalk https://t.co/DkZDe169MG |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SarahSharland19: @OTalk_ @Amie_OT Finding a balance between all the roles that you occupy in your daily life. Something that works for you to make you feel fulfilled and balanced. #OTalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @Amie_OT Not letting any one occupation take up too much of my time or dominate too much of my thoughts - I think when you're interested in what you do (as a job or as a hobby) it's tempting to put your whole life into it but that's not good long-term #OTalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk Hi Rachel https://t.co/OCvrJIzcW9 |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT This is such an important part of it, sometimes it can be easy starting a new job or on placement to jump and say yes to everything, but that's not always the healthiest route #OTalk https://t.co/piUCg79ElK |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT Thinking about what we need to do and what we want to / enjoy doing and striking a happy medium that fits into our daily lives #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @SarahSharland19: @OTalk_ @Amie_OT Finding a balance between all the roles that you occupy in your daily life. Something that works for you to make you feel fulfilled and balanced. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT And sometimes I am such a bad example of such. Too much time at work (working beyond 8 hours). #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @OTalk_ haha exactly!! taking a few days off to relax and rewind.. fits in perfectly with tonight’s topic! 💆🏼♀️ #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @OTalk_: An example of occupational balance Kerri? Hope you have a relaxing time #OTalk https://t.co/DkZDe169MG |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @orlatheot @Amie_OT A very important example of occupational balance! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Lauren_OT: @Amie_OT Thinking about what we need to do and what we want to / enjoy doing and striking a happy medium that fits into our daily lives #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Amie_OT: For me occupational balance is being able to keep work at work and not forgetting the importance of leisure and having fun (mainly fire juggling and archery) #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Welcome #OTalk https://t.co/XfhpCODQ8h |
| Stephanie Dunn @OTStefD @Amie_OT Thank you! In busy times, leisure activities do seem to be the first to go! #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Some really great examples and definition of #occupationalbalance going on! #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @SarahSharland19: @OTalk_ @Amie_OT Finding a balance between all the roles that you occupy in your daily life. Something that works for you to make you feel fulfilled and balanced. #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ How many of us are guilty of this? 🙋🏻♀️ with so many opportunities out there it can be difficulty to say no, we need to find our own limits, balance & what works for us as individuals. #OTalk https://t.co/VKB6ISS1iG |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @colourful_ot: @Amie_OT Not letting any one occupation take up too much of my time or dominate too much of my thoughts - I think when you're interested in what you do (as a job or as a hobby) it's tempting to put your whole life into it but that's not good long-term #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT But they can be the most important, why do you think we let them slip so easily? #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lauren_OT: @Amie_OT Thinking about what we need to do and what we want to / enjoy doing and striking a happy medium that fits into our daily lives #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Amie_OT: This is such an important part of it, sometimes it can be easy starting a new job or on placement to jump and say yes to everything, but that's not always the healthiest route #OTalk https://t.co/piUCg79ElK |
| Trich @Trichlils_OT @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT It's hard to have occupational balance when studying and being a mum though hey. Any tips? #OTalk |
| Rachael (she/her) 🏳️🌈 @RachaelD_OT For me, achieving occupational balance requires a dynamic approach to an ever changing list of priorities, whilst ensuring that I’m looking after myself #OTalk |
 | Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @OTalk_ Although spontaneity at times has led me to find balance #otalk |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT This is mixed up when you get laptops - Good n bad. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OTalk_ Very guilty! I can’t resist working overtime for extra funds! #otalk |
 | Joyce L @JoyceInYork #OTalk enjoying pancake day today https://t.co/jRWm0lVkVj |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach 🙋🏼♀️ #OTalk https://t.co/5GcIi9eAHM |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @OTalk_: How many of us are guilty of this? 🙋🏻♀️ with so many opportunities out there it can be difficulty to say no, we need to find our own limits, balance & what works for us as individuals. #OTalk https://t.co/VKB6ISS1iG |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @stefflesYSJOT: @Amie_OT Thank you! In busy times, leisure activities do seem to be the first to go! #otalk |
| Lydia Ward @LydiaWardOT ooops #otalk https://t.co/LQDVIPVqoA |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ Absolutely! #OTalk |
 | Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT Occupational Balance is one of my favourite subjects to preach! Not always easy to get it right but for me it's about finding the right balance of work, rest & play. Knowing myself and scheduling in time for relaxation/fun and giving myself permission is key #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @stefflesYSJOT @Amie_OT That is why when I go to conferences, I make sure I hit the golf course at least once and tour around the location. #otalk |
| Stephanie Dunn @OTStefD @Amie_OT I think because we perceive that they're more of a choice unlike self-care tasks and some productive occupations. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 2... #OTalk https://t.co/P9MfCbUYZz |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @OTalk_: How many of us are guilty of this? 🙋🏻♀️ with so many opportunities out there it can be difficulty to say no, we need to find our own limits, balance & what works for us as individuals. #OTalk https://t.co/VKB6ISS1iG |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ Or actually, making the effort to say yes! I think narrowing your mix of occupations is just as much of a concern. How many of us get stuck in a rut? #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @stefflesYSJOT: @Amie_OT Thank you! In busy times, leisure activities do seem to be the first to go! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: @stefflesYSJOT But they can be the most important, why do you think we let them slip so easily? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Trich06146917: @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT It's hard to have occupational balance when studying and being a mum though hey. Any tips? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RachaelD_OT: For me, achieving occupational balance requires a dynamic approach to an ever changing list of priorities, whilst ensuring that I’m looking after myself #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Very true. Brings us back to that word again doesnt it... balance. It can be a fine line. #OTalk https://t.co/nt2WDjozcS |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SadieBlueOT: @Amie_OT Occupational Balance is one of my favourite subjects to preach! Not always easy to get it right but for me it's about finding the right balance of work, rest & play. Knowing myself and scheduling in time for relaxation/fun and giving myself permission is key #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @SadieBlueOT A girl after my own heart @SadieBlueOT it's become one of my favourite subjects! While studying I lost all #occupationalbalance and had to find it again and since then i've realised the importance of talking about looking after ourselves as well as our service users #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @stefflesYSJOT: @Amie_OT I think because we perceive that they're more of a choice unlike self-care tasks and some productive occupations. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SarahSharland19: @OTalk_ Or actually, making the effort to say yes! I think narrowing your mix of occupations is just as much of a concern. How many of us get stuck in a rut? #OTalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork Knowing when to say NO #OTalk |
 | Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT @BillWongOT @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT Also doing research or other Ot related projects outside of work can affect occupational balance #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT i think it is important to me but it’s so easy to forget just how important it is until you realise you’re burnt out #otalk |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @Trich06146917 @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT All I can say is that is will get easier - hand in hand with kids growing up, they need us in different ways. Teens now and can be in the garden while they do homework or can leave for hot of Zumba #OTalk |
 | Movi @mariahenriksso7 RT @SadieBlueOT: @Amie_OT Occupational Balance is one of my favourite subjects to preach! Not always easy to get it right but for me it's about finding the right balance of work, rest & play. Knowing myself and scheduling in time for relaxation/fun and giving myself permission is key #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ And for me with golf, I am so lucky I live in constantly sunny Los Angeles! If it’s a place with cold winters, that would be a barrier for me to participate! #otalk |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @Trich06146917 @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT Oops . Hour of Zumba, but I do get hot😅#OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach It’s very important, that doesn’t mean I’m always good at achieving it. Although I find, in work having list help. And I also like to plan a few things in during the week. #OTalk https://t.co/hilemeE0rm |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ And just to note- playing golf on a simulator is NOT the same as playing out on the actual golf course! So sometimes there are conditions that limit our abilities to participate in values occupations. #otalk |
 | Rob Molloy @RobTheOT @OTalk_ Greet advice @orlatheot I never do this! #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ So true @SarahSharland19 there's a fine line between having the right #occupationalbalance and also challenging yourself to new occupations and adventures, finding fire juggling really opened up a new activity which I've come to love! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @LynseyMcc_OT: @BillWongOT @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT Also doing research or other Ot related projects outside of work can affect occupational balance #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @RachaelD_OT: For me, achieving occupational balance requires a dynamic approach to an ever changing list of priorities, whilst ensuring that I’m looking after myself #OTalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT I think it's a societal thing - we're encouraged to be "productive"/"useful" at the expense of taking care of ourselves? #OTalk https://t.co/7DDER6jV9j |
| Orla @orlatheot @Amie_OT #otalk As a student, it's important but it gets pushed aside. There isnt 9am-5pm working hours with group project deadlines looming. |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork @LynseyMcc_OT @BillWongOT @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT Yes I agree try and negotiate time out of work if you can #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @LynseyMcc_OT @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT Or someone like me- I am a serial abstract submitter while being active part of our OT associations! #otalk |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT Such a good point @SarahSharland19 #otalk https://t.co/3uIafYbzMC |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @orlatheot Exactly, and despite there not being a 9-5, it's about finding time to fit in other occupations #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @orlatheot: @Amie_OT #otalk As a student, it's important but it gets pushed aside. There isnt 9am-5pm working hours with group project deadlines looming. |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ The threat of Grumpy Cat appears to be working... looks like everyone is remembering the #OTalk Hashtag. Whoop-he is now a happy cat! https://t.co/lchEuKlUJ1 |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Fire juggling 😮 wow! That’s impressive. #OTalk |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT It’s important. But sometimes life gets in the way and until you actually properly stop and think you don’t always realise when things are becoming or have become unbalanced #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @GillianMMXVII @Trich06146917 @stefflesYSJOT Zumba is a great activity! #OTalk |
| Stephanie Dunn @OTStefD I'm very aware that I'm a contender for burnout so I need to be careful and make sure I do have occ balance. #otalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork RT @OTalk_: The threat of Grumpy Cat appears to be working... looks like everyone is remembering the #OTalk Hashtag. Whoop-he is now a happy cat! https://t.co/lchEuKlUJ1 |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @SarahSharland19: @OTalk_ Or actually, making the effort to say yes! I think narrowing your mix of occupations is just as much of a concern. How many of us get stuck in a rut? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @orlatheot @Amie_OT And in my work setting, sometimes my boss would say, “Hey! I need you to work today.” On weekends with little notice. #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @LynseyMcc_OT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT agree with this so much as i’m guilty of having a busy day at work and staying late .. then going home to do OT related stuff! I love OT but sometimes we need more to our lives #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Amie_OT @GillianMMXVII @Trich06146917 @stefflesYSJOT Love Zumba! #OTalk |
| Rob Molloy @RobTheOT @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT Good thoughts! Any it’s on how to incorporate enough rest? I think I tend to lump rest and play in same bracket and don’t do enough of either! #OTalk |
 | Nicole Bevan @NicoleBevanOT @OTalk_ Occupational balance is so important. Even within the working day. I feel I perform better as a OT, if I've taken my lunch break and chatted to my colleagues #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @orlatheot @Amie_OT Or another one would be from my boss- “Hey! Please help this building with its reports. I need them done ASAP!” #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT you're comment on burnout brings me right round to thinking about Q3. how balanced do you feel your occupations are at this moment in time? #OTalk |
| Rob Molloy @RobTheOT @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT Good thoughts! Any ideas on how to incorporate enough rest? I think I tend to lump rest and play in same bracket and don’t do enough of either! #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @Amie_OT: This is such an important part of it, sometimes it can be easy starting a new job or on placement to jump and say yes to everything, but that's not always the healthiest route #OTalk https://t.co/piUCg79ElK |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @Amie_OT: For me occupational balance is being able to keep work at work and not forgetting the importance of leisure and having fun (mainly fire juggling and archery) #OTalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork That's not fair and I think for me it's the last minute that creates the main issue #OTalk https://t.co/6Dl0sOzY5X |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT On a scale of 1-10, I would say 3.5. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 3... #OTalk https://t.co/VhxKyErEhr |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @NicoleBevanOT: @OTalk_ Occupational balance is so important. Even within the working day. I feel I perform better as a OT, if I've taken my lunch break and chatted to my colleagues #OTalk |
| Rachael (she/her) 🏳️🌈 @RachaelD_OT @Amie_OT Personally, I’m learning more & more just how important #OccupationalBalance is. I speak about it all the time with service users and loved ones, but only recently started to give it more consideration myself #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Too true, having a good or bad balance of occupations can help or hinder performance! #OTalk https://t.co/HVEHMly9iS |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @JoyceInYork @LynseyMcc_OT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT great idea! my manager has offered me work time to work on publishing my dissertation... but I can never find any spare work time! #otalk |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT It's important, but I think I speak of behalf of many who love their work roles who find it can take over a bit. Luckily I've got good friends to remind me "What would you say to a person you're working with?" and I'm like yeah, I should really prioritise self care #OTalk |
 | SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT At this moment in time I'm following #otalk while editing my dissertation, so not very ;) |
 | deb_OT @dmay_ot @Trich06146917 @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT Hang on and enjoy the ride? I feel your pain though. Life now is placement, study, sleep, wave at kids #OTalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork I agree I try and have a lunch break ☺ #OTalk https://t.co/4bGwI2QEVX |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @JoyceInYork If you work in a setting that opens 24/7/365, you got to roll with the punches. After all, every day counts, especially with weekend admissions. #otalk |
 | Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts totally agree....i can become unwell if I don't have my lunch break. Really impacts on my performance #otalk https://t.co/M28mLWvTQ0 |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Exactly how I felt! We can talk to our service users about balance, about time for self and looking after yourself, but sometimes we need to take our own advice! #OTalk https://t.co/5vw9azEdkR |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @orlatheot: @Amie_OT #otalk As a student, it's important but it gets pushed aside. There isnt 9am-5pm working hours with group project deadlines looming. |
 | Dr Teresa Joyce @TeresaJoyce_OT RT @OTalk_: Evening everyone & welcome to tonights #OTalk hosted by @Amie_OT. Its @Kirstie_OT on the @OTalk_ account tonight. Give us a wave if youre ready to chat or if youre lurking in the background. https://t.co/0eVwAPlV0e |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @OT_rach I have a list and am lucky to still have 1 day off a week with teens - get loads done ,now try to listen to #MDTeaClub podcast, try to cook a couple of meals to ease later in week or see a friend #OTalk |
 | B2 @OTBrianNY RT @BillWongOT: @orlatheot @Amie_OT And in my work setting, sometimes my boss would say, “Hey! I need you to work today.” On weekends with little notice. #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @JoyceInYork It can be hard and trying is better than forgetting and working through a lunch break! #OTalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT @BillWongOT @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT I still haven't had time to write up my abstract #OTalk #unbalanced |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT I’m guilty of eating at my desk 😬 #otalk https://t.co/y6XELdE742 |
| B2 @OTBrianNY @BillWongOT @orlatheot @Amie_OT Happens all the time #OccupationalTherapy #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @JoyceInYork That actually happened to me on Christmas Eve. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: @JoyceInYork It can be hard and trying is better than forgetting and working through a lunch break! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @GillianMMXVII: @OT_rach I have a list and am lucky to still have 1 day off a week with teens - get loads done ,now try to listen to #MDTeaClub podcast, try to cook a couple of meals to ease later in week or see a friend #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTthoughts: totally agree....i can become unwell if I don't have my lunch break. Really impacts on my performance #otalk https://t.co/M28mLWvTQ0 |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork We put service users first I know. Perhaps working smarter analyse what might help with efficiency- maybe technology #OTalk https://t.co/vSQaUyAbfa |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @Trich06146917 @stefflesYSJOT Hopefully we will have some tips for you before the end of the session. But quick tips for me include taking 5 minuets to have a cup of tea in my favourite cup and enjoy that occupation, balance can be found in the little things too! #OTalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT More recently I am being more aware of the importance of leisure and home life activities. I have requested to reduce my hours so I can spend more time doing the things I love #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OTthoughts Haha! If I don’t have chats with you guys during the week, I feel the same way... since that’s my lunch hour. 🤓 #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ We know the importance of balance & talk about it with our clients, so why can it be so difficult to find for ourselves? #OTalk https://t.co/x2A6JMq4R4 |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @orlatheot @Amie_OT when you’re qualified and working the job may be 9-5 but you never really switch off in the evenings or weekends.. and there’s CPD and other work related activities to do! #otalk |
| Rachael (she/her) 🏳️🌈 @RachaelD_OT @Amie_OT Honestly, not very balanced at all. Some time ago, I stopped participating in the things that I enjoyed and began to focus all of my energy elsewhere, on others. However, I have acknowledged that and am trying to find balance again #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SadieBlueOT: @Amie_OT It's important, but I think I speak of behalf of many who love their work roles who find it can take over a bit. Luckily I've got good friends to remind me "What would you say to a person you're working with?" and I'm like yeah, I should really prioritise self care #OTalk |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT I feel I’m pretty balanced at the moment. Might like to get a new hobby but do lots of other things outside of work too, although these would probably fall into productivity rather than leisure. There have been times when my balance has been more difficult to maintain. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: Too true, having a good or bad balance of occupations can help or hinder performance! #OTalk https://t.co/HVEHMly9iS |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @Amie_OT Personally, I’m learning more & more just how important #OccupationalBalance is. I speak about it all the time with service users and loved ones, but only recently started to give it more consideration myself #OTalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk .. i have done too much of that in the past ... not so much these days perhaps in short bursts of work stuff I work too long hours though I always know that it will be over soon https://t.co/ca1lEVnY0i |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RobTheOT: @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT Good thoughts! Any ideas on how to incorporate enough rest? I think I tend to lump rest and play in same bracket and don’t do enough of either! #OTalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT walking my dog and gardening really helps me to rebalance...#otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ It’s variable but I’m taking more time to work on self care. As a fairly new mother, that kind of overshadowed everything, particularly when returning to work. I didn’t realise how much I needed to care for my own wellbeing as well #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @OTalk_: We know the importance of balance & talk about it with our clients, so why can it be so difficult to find for ourselves? #OTalk https://t.co/x2A6JMq4R4 |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @OTthoughts: totally agree....i can become unwell if I don't have my lunch break. Really impacts on my performance #otalk https://t.co/M28mLWvTQ0 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @RobTheOT @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT When I go to conferences, I make sure I tack on extra days so that I can enjoy the experience. #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @Amie_OT: @orlatheot Exactly, and despite there not being a 9-5, it's about finding time to fit in other occupations #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTthoughts @stefflesYSJOT @OTthoughts any time with my dog when she is behaving rebalances me #OTalk |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ I was slow to return to higher level of fitness after kids due to lack of time and energy. Now fittest been for over decade ? 2 and discovered more about self- much more like dad in relation to sport and convert to restorative properties #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @kerri_schOT: @orlatheot @Amie_OT when you’re qualified and working the job may be 9-5 but you never really switch off in the evenings or weekends.. and there’s CPD and other work related activities to do! #otalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork @BillWongOT #OTalk oh no I know I was working an early boxing day one year and ended up working the late as well not what I had planned 😕 |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot I'm a (mature) ot student on placement but I'm struggling with shorter work days and short lunch breaks. Whilst leaving at 4:30 is great, when I left old office at 6 I had an hour for lunch and I used to run. Now I barely have time to eat! #OTalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @RobTheOT @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT I think rest and play can overlap in the same activity - I feel like some leisure activities (e.g. sitting down and listening to music) help me get back some of my energy! #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT i’m just coming to the end of having had a few days off so i’m feeling pretty balanced at the moment 💆🏼♀️ #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @cathymc9781 In US, it’s quite common that OT practitioners do second jobs. That would make a huge impact on occupational balance! #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT We've brushed on the subject but here's Q4. What are your biggest barriers to occupational balance? #OTalk |
 | Shazz J-E @shazzajamie @MurphytheOT Sorry #OTalk i had prolonged sickness, never used to have lunch breaks, now I have 30 mins walk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 4... #OTalk https://t.co/vWLUbdPKho |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @JoyceInYork Here is the crazy part at my work- a rehab director already booked ALL the holidays I am available! #otalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork #OTalk the answers we give are likely to be the same for our service users 🙄 |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT but at the start of last week I felt majorly unbalanced as I am midway through buying a house, had a large caseload and work and needed to pack for my trip away! #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @Amie_OT: Exactly how I felt! We can talk to our service users about balance, about time for self and looking after yourself, but sometimes we need to take our own advice! #OTalk https://t.co/5vw9azEdkR |
| B2 @OTBrianNY RT @Amie_OT: Too true, having a good or bad balance of occupations can help or hinder performance! #OTalk https://t.co/HVEHMly9iS |
 | Shelley Faulkner OT @shelleyamybeth @Amie_OT Being able to recognise your own abilities & limitations. Doing everything to the best of your ability, so not taking on too much so that it’s all manageable. Having time (& more importantly, energy) for you & the things you enjoy doing. #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT For me as a student it became my family, placement and uni work... Right now it's mainly my dog and work #OTalk |
 | Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT You have to be very disciplined to be able to put the laptop away after work #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT Working overtime constantly will be for me! #otalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @BillWongOT oh yeah...hadn't consider the time difference! #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @BillWongOT @cathymc9781 I couldn't imagine having a 2nd job, where do people ever find time for themselves? #OTalk |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @OTalk_ Putting too much pressure on myself related to work #otalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk i guess that can depend on how personally satisfying rewarding you find the studying whether you see it as work role or in fact personal fulfillment in making a difference particularly if the studying is creative, for me it was exploring the real humanity of mental health https://t.co/9eEJnZXSK5 |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @NicoleBevanOT: @OTalk_ Occupational balance is so important. Even within the working day. I feel I perform better as a OT, if I've taken my lunch break and chatted to my colleagues #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Same here! Gym time is my time. Clears my head and benefits my body #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Wow nearly half way through tonights hour already! Great discussions happening... #OTalk https://t.co/vWAL0hd5p3 |
| Stephanie Dunn @OTStefD My barriers to occupational balance are uni deadlines, money, availability of friends/family & sometimes my own motivation! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT @cathymc9781 Well- that is because many are indentured servants of huge student loans! #otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ Without a doubt, time. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @stefflesYSJOT: My barriers to occupational balance are uni deadlines, money, availability of friends/family & sometimes my own motivation! #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @kerri_schOT @stefflesYSJOT Time away from work / uni can be the best way to restore balance! But it's also good to have smaller things to do #OTalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @Amie_OT Trying to balance final year of uni with being a single mum and running a household. Seems I can't do it all well. #otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 RT @SadieBlueOT: @Amie_OT It's important, but I think I speak of behalf of many who love their work roles who find it can take over a bit. Luckily I've got good friends to remind me "What would you say to a person you're working with?" and I'm like yeah, I should really prioritise self care #OTalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @OTalk_ guilty!! its hard to take opportunities and extra income! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @stefflesYSJOT Money is a big one. In US, many OT practitioners have huge student loans looming in front of them. #otalk |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT When I was a student, occ balance especially on placement was hard. As I also had three jobs to go to!! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SarahSharland19: @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Same here! Gym time is my time. Clears my head and benefits my body #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Amie_OT Probably working part-time as well as studying, it can be tiring when I am on placement #OTalk |
 | Francesca 🏴🇪🇺🌻 (she/ her) @OT_Francesca @Amie_OT Its all about balancing time between self care, productivity & leisure... But while I like to encourage others to do it, at times I struggle to practice what I preach being an MSc student trying to manage deadlines, placements and everything else. #OTalk |
| Rob Molloy @RobTheOT @Amie_OT For me it’s seeing lots of great opportunities that are interesting, stimulating, rewarding and beneficial. So I find it hard to say no. I need to develop better time management and prioritisation skills maybe? #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Time, exceptions for others, exceptions of self. #OTalk https://t.co/8JWrNyJzIb |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @Trich06146917 @dmay_ot @stefflesYSJOT And that's perfect! By scheduling it in it becomes your protected time and is just as important #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Very good point! Often full timers wonder how much easier it would be working part time, but perhaps that brings different challenges. #OTalk https://t.co/HSVs9iD9d4 |
| Shazz J-E @shazzajamie @SarahSharland19 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ #OTalk i used to go to gym before work. Recent health issues mean I've had to stop gym |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork #OTalk the use of smart phones makes it difficult with checking work emails. Takes a lot of will power but I am careful not to even login if I have had a few days off 📱🔇 https://t.co/is6c73lgJ3 |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 my occupational balance is out of kilter if I don't get time for a swim ... so I am less useful ... my head is clearer and i am ready for action after a great swim in the water it amazing for me #OTalk https://t.co/gUFOYe7lq8 |
| Trich @Trichlils_OT @dmay_ot @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT Sorry I forgot #OTalk . Please don't send the grumpy cat!! |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SarahSharland19 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Me would be the golf course... as I said many times. Being grumpy and let out foul language there is awesome... since there is no judgment. Only shows to fellow players that you care about the game (as long as you show good sportsmanship). #otalk |
 | Jaimee Crozier @jaimee_OT @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT #OTalk As a student OT I find my my schedule creates a rollercoaster between balanced and overload. Although at times its hard to change that, I find focusing on the positives and using mindfulness helps me to feel more balanced during hectic periods. |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @RobTheOT @RobTheOT I know exactly where you are coming from, it can be hard to prioritise and pick out one opportunity over another, but sometimes it's ok and better to say no to something #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @cathymc9781: my occupational balance is out of kilter if I don't get time for a swim ... so I am less useful ... my head is clearer and i am ready for action after a great swim in the water it amazing for me #OTalk https://t.co/gUFOYe7lq8 |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT I used to commute 80 mile round trip, that also impacted my occupational balance, as by the time I got home too tired/ late to do anything apart from eat and go to bed. Lasted 7 months. Much better now I work 20 mins from home #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @JoyceInYork: #OTalk the use of smart phones makes it difficult with checking work emails. Takes a lot of will power but I am careful not to even login if I have had a few days off 📱🔇 https://t.co/is6c73lgJ3 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTalk_: Very good point! Often full timers wonder how much easier it would be working part time, but perhaps that brings different challenges. #OTalk https://t.co/HSVs9iD9d4 |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Mine is trail running. Getting outside works a treat and I run come rain or shine, day or night. #otalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT Agreed...when on placement you had to manage placement goals, uni work, family, life and jobs! I think it was a really hard time. No wonder why I napped A LOT! #otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @shazzajamie @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ That’s such a shame. Have you managed to find an alternative? Hope you feel better soon! #OTalk |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT Guilt, prioritising more productive activities that aren't exactly leisure, feeling super human, saying yes to too much, putting yourself last, expecting too much of yourself. Lots! Giving yourself permission is huge, you can't pour from an empty cup #OTalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @Amie_OT As much as I'm enjoying studying, for me the demands of my college course (and the fact that it has to be quite full-on to cover everything in two years) makes balance a bit tricky #OTalk |
| Shelley Faulkner OT @shelleyamybeth @Amie_OT Physical, geographical or financial limitations. Having relocated miles away from family & friends, my balance is not great. Having ongoing spinal issues, also not great. Trying to maintain a balance can be challenging & requires energy in itself. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OTalk_ Or in some cases- some people would dream of working just one job instead of 2! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_rach: Time, exceptions for others, exceptions of self. #OTalk https://t.co/8JWrNyJzIb |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RobTheOT: @Amie_OT For me it’s seeing lots of great opportunities that are interesting, stimulating, rewarding and beneficial. So I find it hard to say no. I need to develop better time management and prioritisation skills maybe? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_Francesca: @Amie_OT Its all about balancing time between self care, productivity & leisure... But while I like to encourage others to do it, at times I struggle to practice what I preach being an MSc student trying to manage deadlines, placements and everything else. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @orlatheot: @Amie_OT Probably working part-time as well as studying, it can be tiring when I am on placement #OTalk |
| Rachael (she/her) 🏳️🌈 @RachaelD_OT A barrier to occupational balance for me, is a feeling of guilt I suppose. Feeling that my time is better spent with others, doing what they would like to do or helping them achieve what they want to. I feel guilty taking time for myself #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT for sure... as when I have a period of time off I start to think about work and how things are going whilst I’m not there. Getting back into my usual work routine with evenings spent doing relaxing activities will help me #otalk |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT On the other side of things, I love being an OT, love learning new things etc. So sometimes maybe take on too much, because I don’t want to miss any opportunity! #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @cathymc9781 @cathymc9781 I live by the seaside and there is something to say about being near the water, it's so important to remember what keeps up going and protect time for that occupation #OTalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #Otalk and then it affects your own health and wellbeing https://t.co/ue5ppXYOKN |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lauren_OT: @Amie_OT On the other side of things, I love being an OT, love learning new things etc. So sometimes maybe take on too much, because I don’t want to miss any opportunity! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @orlatheot @Amie_OT I also like working locum at first. Helps me get to know setting... which helped when I transitioned to full time. #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT guilty of this 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️ #otalk https://t.co/xuhcJ0jvrt |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren @Amie_OT It is important to have occupational balance in life as it enables me to achieve a sense of life satisfaction ie living not surviving #OTalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork @shazzajamie @Amie_OT #OTalk I know working 4 days if I take just 1 day leave it really is difficult to fit everything in 😕 |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @OTalk_ When school appointments all come at once - just have to cancel everything else, quick teas and don’t try to do much else , otherwise things drop off the edge, eg forget to sign essential forms, give money for school #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @cathymc9781 exactly!! very fine line #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Another interesting point, technology can make life easier (both work & home) but does it make it “too” easy & encourage us to develop bad habits? #OTalk https://t.co/YlRA2NkznR |
| B2 @OTBrianNY @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT Trying to find balance is hard, Incorporating a routine or a scheduled me time is essential... Productivity, Family etc is extremely hard It’s little things for me (running, library, Netflix) I’m constantly trying to find joy #OTalk |
| Shazz J-E @shazzajamie @SarahSharland19 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ #otalk i try and do 30 minute walk. Got a lousy cold at the moment so making a cuppa is like a HI IT workout 😁 |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @JoyceInYork in my new job I don't have a laptop or access to emails. Has made a massive difference. Before I was logging on during weekends / evenings #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @SarahSharland19 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ I don’t mind playing golf in some rain... but not horrid weather. My rubbish performance will just be magnified... lol! #otalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @RachaelD_OT Guilt is awful for upsetting occupational balance. If you find a way to manage it, please let me know! #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ I work part time and I’m sure my “days off” are busier than work days! Childcare, family and friend commitments and household tasks are non-stop. At least at work, I usually get a designated break 😂 #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @natlouj @Amie_OT Dont forget to include the #Otalk hashtag in your tweets Nat, we wouldnt want anyone to miss out on your input 👍🏼 |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts RT @stephyren: @Amie_OT It is important to have occupational balance in life as it enables me to achieve a sense of life satisfaction ie living not surviving #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTthoughts: @JoyceInYork in my new job I don't have a laptop or access to emails. Has made a massive difference. Before I was logging on during weekends / evenings #OTalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork RT @OTthoughts: @JoyceInYork in my new job I don't have a laptop or access to emails. Has made a massive difference. Before I was logging on during weekends / evenings #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to find time for ourselves, life and events can really play havoc with protected time and looking after ourselves, I don't think it's always easy. Just important! #OTalk |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @smb1607 @Amie_OT I hear you Sarah, I was in a similar situation this time last year. You can do it and you are doing it. Remind yourself the kids are fed & not dead, housework can wait, you're doing the best you can and it will pay off! You got this girl! #OTalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork RT @SarahSharland19: @OTalk_ I work part time and I’m sure my “days off” are busier than work days! Childcare, family and friend commitments and household tasks are non-stop. At least at work, I usually get a designated break 😂 #OTalk |
| Joyce L @JoyceInYork RT @OTalk_: @natlouj @Amie_OT Dont forget to include the #Otalk hashtag in your tweets Nat, we wouldnt want anyone to miss out on your input 👍🏼 |
| Nat Jones #standwithukraine 🇺🇦 @natlouj @Amie_OT #OTalk I would have to say myself, there's always a choice! It's about not loosing sight of the goal of achieving 'balance' and recognising the signs when an imbalance arises ⚖😀 |
| Rachael (she/her) 🏳️🌈 @RachaelD_OT @OTalk_ A very interesting point. I am due to get a new work phone, from which I will be able to access work emails at home. It will be very tempting to ‘take work home’ when it’s made so easy to do so #OTalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk having one laptop for evrything anf your home is also at times your work base can be a juggling challenge but can also be positive because it can sometimes save time as you learn to duck and dive amd dovetail things to make them work for you and your family. https://t.co/i7Y2N4TP0x |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OTthoughts @JoyceInYork I am the opposite. I can access most of my work stuff from home. So it really helps with catching up from home on the rare times that I need it. #otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ I used to bake a lot, which is nigh on impossible with a toddler! Craft work is also something you can pick up if you have a spare minute. Distracts my brain nicely! #OTalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT I think sometimes treating yourself the way you'd treat someone else is the key - we're usually a lot less sympathetic to ourselves #OTalk |
| Nat Jones #standwithukraine 🇺🇦 @natlouj @OTalk_ @Amie_OT Opps #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT So there are a lot of common themes, work, life, families and other commitments that can take up time meant for ourselves, so how do we protect our own time? #OTalk |
| Shelley Faulkner OT @shelleyamybeth RT @Amie_OT: Some really great examples and definition of #occupationalbalance going on! #OTalk |
| Shazz J-E @shazzajamie @dmay_ot @RachaelD_OT #OTalk i use mindfulness and relaxation hypnotherapy to deal with guilt |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Plus baking and craftwork can be done in any weather! Cake making is good for the soul, but not so much for the waistline! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SarahSharland19 @MurphytheOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ I used to play piano as a kid. But now I need hours to refresh what I have learned in the past! #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Q5 Is what strategies do you use to maintain occupational balance? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk https://t.co/g12Iz5cJl4 |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Do you enjoy it though? #OTalk |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Love a good bit of cake making 😋 #otalk |
| Shazz J-E @shazzajamie @colourful_ot @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT #otalk very good poi t we don't always treat ourselves as well as we would of our friends |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 5... #OTalk https://t.co/Kcg0HCCY9X |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTthoughts @JoyceInYork I know that is something I am guilty of at times having a twitter account and work phone #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 RT @OTalk_: #OTalk https://t.co/g12Iz5cJl4 |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @BillWongOT @SarahSharland19 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ I used to play too but no piano anymore #otalk |
| Francesca 🏴🇪🇺🌻 (she/ her) @OT_Francesca @Amie_OT Leisure is definitely important to occupational balance but it often comes last. It can bring a bit of guilt at times. E.g: feeling like "Oh I can't go the cinema, I have uni work to do" This can be a barrier to occupational balance. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SarahSharland19 @MurphytheOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Piano for me is probably my arts activity. It was a process to self taught myself some tough pieces. #otalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT @kerri_schOT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT I can totally relate to this! I love OT and I'm so passionate about my research but sometimes I just need a break from it #otalk But I make sure I play sport every week #somebalance |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Ahh, see I remember fondly the dining chair turned for my daughter to stand and do running in ages 2/3. Love a bit of knitting now and again #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Lots of interesting insights tonight. How did we ever get by with the 140 character limit. #OTalk https://t.co/4GrFbXobUr |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Just a little disclaimer, I'm not ignoring the amazing things you are saying, it's hard to keep up with everything at the same time as the internet not being the best here! #OTalk |
 | Rachel Reece OT @RRenable RT @OTalk_: Another interesting point, technology can make life easier (both work & home) but does it make it “too” easy & encourage us to develop bad habits? #OTalk https://t.co/YlRA2NkznR |
| Shazz J-E @shazzajamie @Amie_OT #OTalk mindfulness, a good walk. Change my work clothes to home clothes |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @SarahSharland19 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Now golf took over! I have motivation to practice weekly (and occasionally take lessons) because I don’t want to embarrass myself when I do play with OT’s! #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Amie_OT #Otalk planning my time to include 15/30 mins of playing my ukulele in the evening, instantly clears my head and cheers me up |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @GillianMMXVII: @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Ahh, see I remember fondly the dining chair turned for my daughter to stand and do running in ages 2/3. Love a bit of knitting now and again #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_Francesca: @Amie_OT Leisure is definitely important to occupational balance but it often comes last. It can bring a bit of guilt at times. E.g: feeling like "Oh I can't go the cinema, I have uni work to do" This can be a barrier to occupational balance. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @shazzajamie: @colourful_ot @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT #otalk very good poi t we don't always treat ourselves as well as we would of our friends |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Made my own bread the other day and almost felt guilty for how much of my day was taken up by that, before I reminded myself of the value of meaningful occupation :P #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT In my job, I got to make sure I schedule enough holidays every year! #otalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts RT @OT_Francesca: @Amie_OT Leisure is definitely important to occupational balance but it often comes last. It can bring a bit of guilt at times. E.g: feeling like "Oh I can't go the cinema, I have uni work to do" This can be a barrier to occupational balance. #OTalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT @Amie_OT I play field hockey twice a week and make sure I socialise with my flatmates and friends #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @shazzajamie @Amie_OT Yes, a walk in the park near my house goes on my list too :) #otalk |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren @smb1607 @Amie_OT I know the feeling....it took 4 years and total body burnout for me to recognise and appreciate occupational balance....but I sometimes argue that sacrifice can act as a form of occ balance #OTalk |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @GillianMMXVII @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @Amie_OT @OTalk_ I dip in and out of knitting too #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OT_Francesca Guilt is really hard to deal with, but I really like the idea of scheduling time out, I had to do this while doing essays to keep me on track, or I would go off on a tangent and loose focus #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT And sometimes I do aim at competitive revenge at the golf courses I struggled at! So I come a day early for my state association’s Capitol Hill day, for example! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @colourful_ot: @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Made my own bread the other day and almost felt guilty for how much of my day was taken up by that, before I reminded myself of the value of meaningful occupation :P #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: @OT_Francesca Guilt is really hard to deal with, but I really like the idea of scheduling time out, I had to do this while doing essays to keep me on track, or I would go off on a tangent and loose focus #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @stephyren: @smb1607 @Amie_OT I know the feeling....it took 4 years and total body burnout for me to recognise and appreciate occupational balance....but I sometimes argue that sacrifice can act as a form of occ balance #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @LynseyMcc_OT: @kerri_schOT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT I can totally relate to this! I love OT and I'm so passionate about my research but sometimes I just need a break from it #otalk But I make sure I play sport every week #somebalance |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT Always take lunch break at work and ensure my assistant does too, also make sure any time owing is recorded and can be taken back. As much as I love my job, it can be easy to get sucked in and be working lots of time over and not getting paid for it #OTalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk and on thise occasions maybe you have to say no to the cinema ... but perhaps plan a different thing to do which fits in with your study time .. effective human concetration span is 20 mins ..its worth thinking about https://t.co/hBi422xX5x |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @LynseyMcc_OT: @Amie_OT I play field hockey twice a week and make sure I socialise with my flatmates and friends #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT From Hockey to Walks, Swimming, Sport, my own archery and juggling, there's a great mix of occupations that we get up to! #OTalk |
 | Hayley Samantha 🟢T @hsbannister RT @RachaelD_OT: @Amie_OT Personally, I’m learning more & more just how important #OccupationalBalance is. I speak about it all the time with service users and loved ones, but only recently started to give it more consideration myself #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Why do we often feel guilty when we know the importance of a meaningful occupation? #OTalk https://t.co/KP1Gt9Tduz |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTalk_ I'm so glad the limit was doubled! I never would have been able to host an #OTalk before! |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT I try to book or plan something once a month and use my annual leave/flexi time to correlate this. So either having a long weekend away, or visiting a friend somewhere. On a weekly basis I'll try to have myself a "me" night - wine, pj's, book or boxset, and switch off #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @LynseyMcc_OT @Amie_OT With me in golf, I almost always play with different people. A good fun loose group with strangers is fine too. Last Saturday, I played with a father and son. Father was the good player. Son was the beginner. Had a great time socializing! #otalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT Definitely make sure I book holidays too! I'm actually going away on Thursday for a long weekend after 10days working straight #holidays #OTalk #motivation |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT Change out of work clothes as soon as I get in. Walk dog. Friday night is pub night! Make sure I have at least one thing I’m doing for me and looking forward to at a weekend. Weekends are v important to me! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @Amie_OT And that pictures dont count in the word count anymore! Happy #OTalk days! https://t.co/2gWMi0GUXz |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT We are speeding through the questions tonight, so number 6 I'm asking for your advice... what tips do you have for other students/graduates/OTs? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Question 6... #OTalk https://t.co/P6r9d00kIV |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @Amie_OT Reminding myself of my priorities! Yesterday I sat down and thought about where I want to be a few years from now, and realised that there are things more important to me than my grades so I don't need to spend *all* my time studying #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @LynseyMcc_OT @Amie_OT And I always tell my playing partners, “Don’t be surprised if I do some crazy stuff at the golf course during the round. I have reasons behind my madness though!” #otalk |
| Nicole Bevan @NicoleBevanOT @Amie_OT Book leisure activities in advance. For example, I'll book gym classes or lunches out with friends and then I have to make time for occupational balance #OTalk |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @OTalk_ Q5 habit of booking the classes a week ahead - phone reminder #puregym_gloucester. small and friendly running club so Wed. sorted. Know when free to chat n drive teen and time family #OTalk |
| Nat Jones #standwithukraine 🇺🇦 @natlouj @Amie_OT A good book 📕 to escape into another 🌍 #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Agreed! As a population us OTs are a creative bunch indeed. #OTalk https://t.co/mQGn2nfwzp |
 | Iris Benson MBE 🌻🌻 @irisbenson100 RT @RachaelD_OT: @Amie_OT Personally, I’m learning more & more just how important #OccupationalBalance is. I speak about it all the time with service users and loved ones, but only recently started to give it more consideration myself #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @stephyren @smb1607 Likewise, it took me to the point of burnout to realise that I needed to spend some time looking after myself and sharing this with topic others #OTalk |
| B2 @OTBrianNY @BillWongOT @Amie_OT Word!!! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @LynseyMcc_OT @Amie_OT The pro and con of me- my holidays are dictated by conferences. Last few years my breaks tend to stagger in middle of the year. #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @natlouj I love a good book, it's a great way to pass my time commuting #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: @stephyren @smb1607 Likewise, it took me to the point of burnout to realise that I needed to spend some time looking after myself and sharing this with topic others #OTalk |
 | Dr Lynne Goodacre 💙 @LynneGoodacre Sorry I’m late tonight #OTalk. I’m catching up and reading a lot of posts about guilt and thought I’d share this quote that I love https://t.co/BprDOI4CXc |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT RT @BillWongOT: @LynseyMcc_OT @Amie_OT The pro and con of me- my holidays are dictated by conferences. Last few years my breaks tend to stagger in middle of the year. #otalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @OTalk_ I was thinking this question too. Its interesting that we feel guilty when we know the importance. Research in this area would be interesting. I do the same..feel guilty for watching a boxset or napping! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT @stephyren @smb1607 I learned that lesson from my first job too. After that, I need to make sure I am balanced. If I really can’t go to work, I am not forcing myself to work a switch day if I don’t want to. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @natlouj: @Amie_OT A good book 📕 to escape into another 🌍 #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @GillianMMXVII: @OTalk_ Q5 habit of booking the classes a week ahead - phone reminder #puregym_gloucester. small and friendly running club so Wed. sorted. Know when free to chat n drive teen and time family #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @NicoleBevanOT: @Amie_OT Book leisure activities in advance. For example, I'll book gym classes or lunches out with friends and then I have to make time for occupational balance #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @GillianMMXVII and @NicoleBebanOT I'm loving the idea of booking leisure activities in advice, I'm going to be taking that one forwards with me #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @GillianMMXVII @OTalk_ Now I have bought a groupon for 10 golf lessons. So I got to redeem it! #otalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @OTalk_ Because the list of things I ought to do never ends. I'm bad at accepting that and ignoring it so doing something 'fun' whilst there is work to do feels wrong. #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTthoughts @OTalk_ It's definitely something I would like to think about more #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OTthoughts: @OTalk_ I was thinking this question too. Its interesting that we feel guilty when we know the importance. Research in this area would be interesting. I do the same..feel guilty for watching a boxset or napping! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @OTthoughts And we will tell clients that its ok to do this, but not tell ourselves. #Otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @LynneGoodacre Love the quote! and don't be sorry for being late, we are glad you made it! #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Amie_OT #OTalk I would advise that when you take breaks from study/assignments, don't feel guilty about it. Rest is essential. |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT As a new graduate I would say to students - don't burn yourself out aiming for a 1st. Learning from placement and practical experience is more relevant than a beautifully written assignment. It's hard now but balance will get easier when you have a job! Promise! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @dmay_ot: @OTalk_ Because the list of things I ought to do never ends. I'm bad at accepting that and ignoring it so doing something 'fun' whilst there is work to do feels wrong. #OTalk |
 | Natasha Roach @natasharoach242 RT @colourful_ot: @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT I think sometimes treating yourself the way you'd treat someone else is the key - we're usually a lot less sympathetic to ourselves #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT It's really interesting that the idea of guilt keeps coming up, perhaps we need to consider why we feel guilty and how to manage this! #OTalk you've got me thinking! |
| Hayley Samantha 🟢T @hsbannister @OTalk_ Sorry I'm late! #otalk @OTalk_ I think it's about having a work life balance... and ensuring at the end of the day/shift you clock off and relax. Over time, you learn more about yourself and recognise when you need a break. Planning annual leave is a good tip 🖒 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @OTalk_ In my setting, that would be reports! They are never ending... and if you slack off one day, you end up paying for it in the future. #otalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT I have booked holidays after conferences too. Looking forward to safari after #wfotcongress #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SadieBlueOT: @Amie_OT As a new graduate I would say to students - don't burn yourself out aiming for a 1st. Learning from placement and practical experience is more relevant than a beautifully written assignment. It's hard now but balance will get easier when you have a job! Promise! #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @natlouj @Amie_OT I love love LOVE reading! I now download books to read on my phone in night mode while settling the baby. Talk about activity adaptation! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @orlatheot: @Amie_OT #OTalk I would advise that when you take breaks from study/assignments, don't feel guilty about it. Rest is essential. |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Some great advice for students! #OTalk https://t.co/1rKMFablTB |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @hsbannister No worries, better late than never! Still plenty of time to chat away & add your thoughts #OTalk |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @OTalk_ @OTthoughts We went into OT because we’re good at putting others before ourselves but we should be better at practicing what we preach #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @orlatheot @Amie_OT And same goes when it comes to study for a test like @NBCOT. I always tell people who failed it more than once to make sure they don’t study too hard. #otalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @OTalk_ @OTthoughts Always difficult to take our own advice #otalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT RT @SadieBlueOT: @Amie_OT As a new graduate I would say to students - don't burn yourself out aiming for a 1st. Learning from placement and practical experience is more relevant than a beautifully written assignment. It's hard now but balance will get easier when you have a job! Promise! #OTalk |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT @stephyren @smb1607 Learn to know own signs of fatigue- Hubby knows I will just go to bed very early a few nights but this seems to stop me getting colds etc housework can wait if run down #OTalk |
| Hayley Samantha 🟢T @hsbannister Defintely agree with this... focus the mind on exactly what you're doing.... #otalk https://t.co/ZRg15NnU1o |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Loving all of the advice going around! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Another topic maybe?? 😉 #OTalk https://t.co/RqdHZaS6At |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @dmay_ot @OTalk_ Same here - there isn't really an end to a work day as a student because there's always something else you could be reading or more time you could be spending on an assignment, so I fall into feeling guilty very easily #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @LynseyMcc_OT @Amie_OT I will definitely look forward to seeing you in May. 😁 #otalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT RT @OTthoughts: totally agree....i can become unwell if I don't have my lunch break. Really impacts on my performance #otalk https://t.co/M28mLWvTQ0 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @hsbannister: Defintely agree with this... focus the mind on exactly what you're doing.... #otalk https://t.co/ZRg15NnU1o |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ What a lovely summary! #OTalk 💚 https://t.co/K2tAhKPEBm |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ Take time to reflect on how you’re spending your time. Do you feel happy and fulfilled? Or stressed, run down and frustrated? Look at your balance and how you can tweak it. Try and regularly reflect on this. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @MurphytheOT: @OTalk_ @OTthoughts We went into OT because we’re good at putting others before ourselves but we should be better at practicing what we preach #otalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot Very reassuring! #OTalk https://t.co/d7lE4xSkPI |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT This is great, having a code and having family support is essential in dealing with burnout and improving occupational balance! #OTalk https://t.co/WFFSYlpppf |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @MurphytheOT @OTalk_ @OTthoughts I think at times we are too selfless! #otalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @OTalk_ yes please...I would be interested in this as an #otalk topic! |
| Francesca 🏴🇪🇺🌻 (she/ her) @OT_Francesca @Amie_OT A few of my fellow MSc students at @OTCumbria check in on one another to make sure we're managing to balance everything well. I find it has helped me tremendously. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: It's really interesting that the idea of guilt keeps coming up, perhaps we need to consider why we feel guilty and how to manage this! #OTalk you've got me thinking! |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Definitely thinking about it! #OTalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @BillWongOT @OTalk_ It's like going on leave. You do 2 weeks work before you go to tidy stuff up, and 2 weeks worth of work when you get back to catch up! #OTalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT Very good advice! Hard though when trying to manage own and others' expectations. #otalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts RT @OTalk_: What a lovely summary! #OTalk 💚 https://t.co/K2tAhKPEBm |
| Rachael (she/her) 🏳️🌈 @RachaelD_OT @Amie_OT There’s no shame in admitting that you’re struggling to achieve occupational balance, even as an OT. If things start to get overwhelming or you feel you’re burning out, then don’t keep it bottled up #OTalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts RT @MurphytheOT: @OTalk_ @OTthoughts We went into OT because we’re good at putting others before ourselves but we should be better at practicing what we preach #otalk |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren @Amie_OT I try and have at least 2 hours a week to myself. My son even knows it’s mummy’s time....and he’s even adapted this(teach them young) #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Think many of us can relate to this... #OTalk https://t.co/zgY6Dly3r4 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT In my setting, it’s natural because it could go from 10 reports due to 20 tomorrow if you slack off one day... lol! #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Love this description and so true! #OTalk https://t.co/X8TvuDFbCA |
| Deb Duck @debbieduckie @Amie_OT #OTalk plan plan plan, it’s possible to be busy and if you plan. Plan time for food, exercise, rest, hobbies and study |
| Stephanie Dunn @OTStefD @OTalk_ A while ago, I assessed myself (can't remember the name of the tool though) which involved thinking about how I spend my time and the value that I placed on those activities. It was a real eye-opener in terms of occ balance. Would recommend (if anyone knows the name!) #OTalk |
| Dr Lynne Goodacre 💙 @LynneGoodacre And the values that brought us into OT are the very ones that confound our attempts to put ourselves first #OTalk https://t.co/uaTRb5vBNE |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Great idea about using networks as support! Thank you for sharing #OTalk https://t.co/IQHsOd94XS |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @OT_Francesca @Amie_OT @OTCumbria This is important. Look after each other #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @OTalk_ That’s why there is an unwritten rule for locum OTR’s (or full time ones who need hours) in my work- you need to give the vacationing OTR’s nothing to worry about with reports when they come back from holidays! #otalk |
| Deb Duck @debbieduckie @RachaelD_OT @Amie_OT I’m a big fan of occupational balance! #OTalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts RT @RachaelD_OT: @Amie_OT There’s no shame in admitting that you’re struggling to achieve occupational balance, even as an OT. If things start to get overwhelming or you feel you’re burning out, then don’t keep it bottled up #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Some of the best advice that I have heard, don't keep it bottled up and there is NO shame! #OTalk https://t.co/VtnXjkQLA2 |
 | Claire Cutting @clairecuttingOT RT @theRCOT: Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT RT @RachaelD_OT: @Amie_OT There’s no shame in admitting that you’re struggling to achieve occupational balance, even as an OT. If things start to get overwhelming or you feel you’re burning out, then don’t keep it bottled up #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @OTalk_ The OTR’s at my cluster of nursing homes appreciate me coming to help them when they are on vacations because they know I understand this unwritten rule well. #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT 8 minuets left and we are onto the last question. If you could make one change about your current occupational balance what would it be? #OTalk |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren @Lauren_OT @Amie_OT I never used to take lunch breaks,would have lunch on the go...but now I have a set lunch break and my productivity n mood have improved drastically during the afternoons #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Onto the last 10 minutes of tonights chat. #OTalk @Amie_OT https://t.co/opR5KXuLVs |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @debbieduckie: @RachaelD_OT @Amie_OT I’m a big fan of occupational balance! #OTalk |
| Stephanie Dunn @OTStefD A while ago, I assessed myself (can't remember the name of the tool though) which involved thinking about how I spend my time and the value that I placed on those activities. It was a real eye-opener in terms of occ balance. Would recommend (if anyone knows the name!) #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Amie_OT That is why I am having fun with you guys every week... haha! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @stefflesYSJOT: @OTalk_ A while ago, I assessed myself (can't remember the name of the tool though) which involved thinking about how I spend my time and the value that I placed on those activities. It was a real eye-opener in terms of occ balance. Would recommend (if anyone knows the name!) #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @debbieduckie: @Amie_OT #OTalk plan plan plan, it’s possible to be busy and if you plan. Plan time for food, exercise, rest, hobbies and study |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @stephyren: @Amie_OT I try and have at least 2 hours a week to myself. My son even knows it’s mummy’s time....and he’s even adapted this(teach them young) #OTalk |
| Deb Duck @debbieduckie @OTalk_ Q5- planning! Diarise everything. #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Last question of the night... #OTalk https://t.co/Kll6cFgRGc |
 | Beth @Beth_Ward_OT RT @orlatheot: @Amie_OT #OTalk I would advise that when you take breaks from study/assignments, don't feel guilty about it. Rest is essential. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @stephyren @Amie_OT I would need half a day- since a round of 18 holes requires at least 4 hours on the weekend in Los Angeles, if not 6! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @dmay_ot: @BillWongOT @OTalk_ It's like going on leave. You do 2 weeks work before you go to tidy stuff up, and 2 weeks worth of work when you get back to catch up! #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT For me, I want to spend 20 minuets a week juggling, making the time to do an activity that I love and that is just for me #OTalk |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT I think just acknowledging that being a student is hard, and so occupational balance is hard, but it’s not forever and it’s much easier to manage your time more equally when you’re qualified. Seek support from peers, uni, family, educator if things getting too much. #OTalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts #OTalk https://t.co/6LDARxnApJ |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @debbieduckie @OTalk_ I feel that if I'm putting my leisure time in my diary I need some glitter or something to really make it stand out (and look fun) #OTalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT @MurphytheOT @OTalk_ @OTthoughts I tell patients about pacing, breaking boom-bust behaviors, and not having 'bed days', but think I don't practice what I preach #beddaysundays #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @smb1607 @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT I am on the delivering end of this. When an OTR fails on basic things on reports documentations, I get pissed. I kept on wondering- “How come she never asks me questions when I am at the facility? Also, how come she is slow but also sloppy?” #otalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT RT @OTthoughts: #OTalk https://t.co/6LDARxnApJ |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @Amie_OT @stefflesYSJOT I feel okay! Just had a weekend of gigs & spending time with my best friend so I feel recharged. Think I need a few early nights though to catch up on Zzz! (& 🍻) #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT A great point towards the end of the evening, it is hard. Finding balance and time is challenging but it's not a topic we should ignore, we need to think about time for ourselves and the importance of it! #OTalk https://t.co/tFkGPeJ7ET |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @LynseyMcc_OT: @MurphytheOT @OTalk_ @OTthoughts I tell patients about pacing, breaking boom-bust behaviors, and not having 'bed days', but think I don't practice what I preach #beddaysundays #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: @debbieduckie @OTalk_ I feel that if I'm putting my leisure time in my diary I need some glitter or something to really make it stand out (and look fun) #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Lauren_OT: I think just acknowledging that being a student is hard, and so occupational balance is hard, but it’s not forever and it’s much easier to manage your time more equally when you’re qualified. Seek support from peers, uni, family, educator if things getting too much. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Amie_OT: For me, I want to spend 20 minuets a week juggling, making the time to do an activity that I love and that is just for me #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @SadieBlueOT @stefflesYSJOT Sounds like a brilliant weekend to restore balance! #OTalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 RT @Lauren_OT: I think just acknowledging that being a student is hard, and so occupational balance is hard, but it’s not forever and it’s much easier to manage your time more equally when you’re qualified. Seek support from peers, uni, family, educator if things getting too much. #OTalk |
| Nat Jones #standwithukraine 🇺🇦 @natlouj @Amie_OT More fresh air and the great outdoors 🌲🚶🎒 good for mental and physical well-being. Roll on spring 🌷#OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Lauren_OT And then if you are the gung Ho type, can be even harder. #otalk |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @Amie_OT More frequent nights out with hubby now kids older , keep booking in advance #OTalk |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @stefflesYSJOT @OTalk_ One of those pie charts of how we spend time in our day would be good #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @jaimee_OT @Amie_OT In US, we use it all the time for saying lazy... lol! #otalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @Amie_OT I'd like to spend less time studying but use that time more effectively - start using the Pomodoro technique again maybe? (I used to but let it fall by the wayside for a while there) #OTalk |
| Nat Jones #standwithukraine 🇺🇦 @natlouj RT @natlouj: @OTalk_ #OTalk looking forward to hearing what people have to say about achieving occupational balance ⚖ this evening. https://t.co/11I228KjZX |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @Amie_OT I am going to ensure I am asking questions about leisure activities for the kids I see...sometimes that gets overlooked by myself and parents #otalk #occupationalbalance |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren @Amie_OT For me it’s the thought of not wanting to have anyone picking after me...being a burden to others. I guess it all comes back to prioritising and time management #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @LynseyMcc_OT @MurphytheOT @OTthoughts Indeed! #PJpartyDays #Otalk |
 | Becky the OT (She/Her) @BeckyFrench_OT Sorry for missing the char guys but was at the gym having my downtime and restoring occupational balance... will have to catch up!! #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @natlouj Yes I don't think winter really helps with mood and mental well-being! The more sun and dry days the better! #OTalk |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT Does anyone know if @occubuzz is still up and running? I believe that’s an app created by OT’s to help with #occupationalbalance #OTalk @OTalk_ |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren RT @RachaelD_OT: @Amie_OT There’s no shame in admitting that you’re struggling to achieve occupational balance, even as an OT. If things start to get overwhelming or you feel you’re burning out, then don’t keep it bottled up #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @OTthoughts: #OTalk https://t.co/6LDARxnApJ |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @colourful_ot Sounds like a great promise to make to yourself! #OTalk |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren RT @orlatheot: @Amie_OT #OTalk I would advise that when you take breaks from study/assignments, don't feel guilty about it. Rest is essential. |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @Lauren_OT @occubuzz @OTalk_ I'll have to check it out, didn't know it existed! #OTalk |
| Nat Jones #standwithukraine 🇺🇦 @natlouj RT @OTthoughts: #OTalk https://t.co/6LDARxnApJ |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT This says it all! #OTalk https://t.co/BGVwIpws8u |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Great tip for the student members of our community #OTalk https://t.co/bhJJfdXeHW |
 | Natasha @bubbletasha @Amie_OT I second changing into PJ’s as soon as I get in! I also find eating good food/recipes, watching a TV series (DEFINITELY Luther or Dr Foster) and at least 2 hours of sofa/chill time 3 times a week keeps me in happy form #occupationalbalance #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @jaimee_OT @Amie_OT I have been telling the OTR I am constantly not happy about... “If you slack off one day, you are going to work twice as hard at least the next day to catch up. I am that demanding to you because I know your work is doable in a day always!” #otalk |
| Lynsey McC @LynseyMcc_OT RT @bubbletasha: @Amie_OT I second changing into PJ’s as soon as I get in! I also find eating good food/recipes, watching a TV series (DEFINITELY Luther or Dr Foster) and at least 2 hours of sofa/chill time 3 times a week keeps me in happy form #occupationalbalance #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Thats our official #OTalk hour up with @Amie_OT. Please keep chatting & adding your thoughts, we wont grab the transcript until later in the week. https://t.co/FDdZbWSbnk |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren @Amie_OT My advice would be try and live your day to your best ability as nobody knows about tomorrow...#OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @bubbletasha: @Amie_OT I second changing into PJ’s as soon as I get in! I also find eating good food/recipes, watching a TV series (DEFINITELY Luther or Dr Foster) and at least 2 hours of sofa/chill time 3 times a week keeps me in happy form #occupationalbalance #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ A BIG thank you to everyone who has contributed to tonights #OTalk chat & ofcourse to the fab @Amie_OT who did a brill job of hosting & reminding us all to take care of ourselves. https://t.co/D3DVcVpbR3 |
| Sadie Blue @SadieBlueOT @smb1607 @Amie_OT It is hard, but everyone I know who has graduated and gone for their first post haven't been asked about their degree classification. I think most service managers prefer passion and experience/knowledge learnt practically than super academic/references well 😋 #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Thank you all for joining and talking to me, youve given me some great points to think about and I'm going away thinking about this 'guilty' feeling we share #otalk https://t.co/nIUwNlKqUH |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @bubbletasha @Amie_OT If I have to participate in @OT24Vx- that will def be my attire for entire conference that I am up. I want to stay up 24 hours again... lol! #otalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @Lauren_OT Support from family and friends is vital - I'm away from home at the moment so my partner gets a lot of "can we Skype?" messages when I'm feeling a bit down or worn out! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @Amie_OT Yay for the bitmoji! 💚 #Otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Amie_OT: Thank you all for joining and talking to me, youve given me some great points to think about and I'm going away thinking about this 'guilty' feeling we share #otalk https://t.co/nIUwNlKqUH |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTalk_ Thank you @Kirstie_OT! It's been really interesting and glad it appears to have been a success! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @colourful_ot: @Lauren_OT Support from family and friends is vital - I'm away from home at the moment so my partner gets a lot of "can we Skype?" messages when I'm feeling a bit down or worn out! #OTalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot RT @SadieBlueOT: @smb1607 @Amie_OT It is hard, but everyone I know who has graduated and gone for their first post haven't been asked about their degree classification. I think most service managers prefer passion and experience/knowledge learnt practically than super academic/references well 😋 #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SadieBlueOT: @smb1607 @Amie_OT It is hard, but everyone I know who has graduated and gone for their first post haven't been asked about their degree classification. I think most service managers prefer passion and experience/knowledge learnt practically than super academic/references well 😋 #OTalk |
| Hayley Goodwin (her/she) @OTthoughts @OTalk_ @Amie_OT Thanks everyone :) great tips and ideas as always....#otalk |
| Gillian Donough OT 💙 @GillianMMXVII @becky_1983 👍💪well done !cancelled and had pancakes with family - feeling bit podgy now and planning gym Thursday #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Hosting & participating in an #OTalk can contribute towards your CPD. Be sure to complete the reflective log, download your certificate & evidence your learning https://t.co/Dnl21vqZqu |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @OTalk_ @Amie_OT Great chat tonight. Lots to reflect on. Off to do some knitting, because occupational balance. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SadieBlueOT @smb1607 @Amie_OT It is hard for me for a different reason. You guys love me too much and I want to make an excuse to visit as often as I physically (and financially) can... 😝 #otalk |
| Dr Michelle Perryman-Fox 🦊 @Symbolic_Life RT @LynneGoodacre: And the values that brought us into OT are the very ones that confound our attempts to put ourselves first #OTalk https://t.co/uaTRb5vBNE |
| Dr Michelle Perryman-Fox 🦊 @Symbolic_Life RT @LynneGoodacre: Sorry I’m late tonight #OTalk. I’m catching up and reading a lot of posts about guilt and thought I’d share this quote that I love https://t.co/BprDOI4CXc |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Have you read an interesting article you would like to discuss? Know of any new developments or campaigns? What about innovative research going on? Why not share it with the community & host an #OTalk chat? https://t.co/Kf8nFtq4Zi |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @smb1607 @OTalk_ Haha knitting definitely is more stress than leisure for me! Im terrible at it #OTalk |
| Nat Jones #standwithukraine 🇺🇦 @natlouj @Amie_OT @OTalk_ I guess the moral is practice what you preach? To coin a phrase 'start with the person in the mirror'. #OTalk |
| Stephy'Ren Nana @stephyren @Amie_OT Try and put effort in enjoying what i do and not stressing about deadlines and outcomes although equally important #OTalk |
| Lauren @Lauren_OT @colourful_ot I had a placement that was 100 miles from home and I didn’t drive so had to live there for 3months, home only at weekends! Can be lonely! So important to have those conversations, keep your important relationships going and get the support. #OTalk |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT Absolutely @SadieBlueOT passion, creativity and empathy are what I look for when I recruit staff #OTalk https://t.co/vcaBO5nmDg |
| Becky the OT (She/Her) @BeckyFrench_OT I have a meeting with my OTs next week and i am going to use the questions to challenge them....looks like a thought provoking #otalk 😁 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ We shall be back next week with the topic of “Benefits & myths of employing OTs with seen & unseen impairments” hosted by @LynseyMcc_OT. Blog to follow shortly. #OTalk https://t.co/m0L4IUQObV |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Thank you all now for my #occupationalbalance im going to have a cuddle with this ball of fluff! #OTalk https://t.co/zpsdH2O9SE |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Right, time for me & grumpy cat to sign off & head to bed. Thanks again folks, tweet you all soon. @Kirstie_OT over and out. #OTalk https://t.co/ZdifblKQ1B |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTalk_ @LynseyMcc_OT Really looking forward to this session next week! #OTalk |
| Laura Murphy @MurphytheOT @OTthoughts @OTalk_ @Amie_OT My first #otalk. Thanks for a great experience! A poignant topic with great comments to ponder over...🤔 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @MurphytheOT @OTthoughts @Amie_OT So glad you enjoyed it. Come back again soon! #Otalk |
| Jaimee Crozier @jaimee_OT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT And one of these days I'll start remembering the #OTalk tag 🙈 lol |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @jaimee_OT @Amie_OT If it is at a big nursing home, I understand. But since the one she is at is a small one, that is why I said that. Even the toughest of days, she should be able to finish everything. #otalk |
| Dr Michelle Perryman-Fox 🦊 @Symbolic_Life RT @OT_rach: It’s very important, that doesn’t mean I’m always good at achieving it. Although I find, in work having list help. And I also like to plan a few things in during the week. #OTalk https://t.co/hilemeE0rm |
 | Kirstie @Kirstie_OT Is #OTalk over now? Can we go to bed please? https://t.co/Xzo4mHwvKI |
 | Venthan Mailoo @VenthanMailoo @NicoleBevanOT @OTalk_ Some that walk amongst us thrive on not having #OccupationalBalance. #OTalk @Amie_OT For all but @MarcusLuttrell asystole is a non-shockable rhythm @LoneSurvivorUSA #LoneSurvivor https://t.co/QRyhJMaemL |
| Kirstie @Kirstie_OT @Amie_OT @jaimee_OT @BillWongOT Youre safe now, grumpy cat is too tired to judge you now 😉 #Otalk |
| Jaimee Crozier @jaimee_OT @Kirstie_OT @Amie_OT @BillWongOT 😂 you're too kind! I will get better at it I promise #OTalk |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk for the students finding small bits of time even 5 or 10 minites that are yours & yours alone 2 do the things which revive your occupational balance .. even reading a book you love which is not work or study related best wishes 2 all students including me as I am one again https://t.co/ccAG2l33Mr |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @Amie_OT @smb1607 @OTalk_ I think there's something to be said for doing things you're bad at - teaching myself to cycle at the moment and it's definitely stressful but any little bit of progress feels like something to be proud of, which is nice. :) #OTalk |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot Ooh, a topic I'm very interested in! :D #OTalk https://t.co/69etyf1upW |
| Kirstie @Kirstie_OT @jaimee_OT @Amie_OT @BillWongOT Practice makes perfect, you will just have to join us more often 😉 #OTalk |
 | Alexandra. @AlexThompsonOT RT @RachaelD_OT: @Amie_OT There’s no shame in admitting that you’re struggling to achieve occupational balance, even as an OT. If things start to get overwhelming or you feel you’re burning out, then don’t keep it bottled up #OTalk |
 | Kathryn Fox @OccupationalFox Reading over some of the tweets from tonight's #OTalk very interesting discussion! Just missed it as I was maintaining my occupational balance going to the gym! |
 | Molly Harris @mollharrisOT Gutted I forgot about #OTalk tonight! Was too busy having pancakes! 🥞😋 |
| Venthan Mailoo @VenthanMailoo @RachaelD_OT @Amie_OT Clinicians commonly do not follow the #health and #SelfCare advice they give to patients. It is hypocrisy, but who suffers for it other than the clinicians themselves? @OTalk_ #OTalk #WorkLifeBalance #HealthyEating #exercise #SmokingCessation @PHE_uk https://t.co/3VbgKIZL0U https://t.co/5JCy9WDPpH |
| Iris Benson MBE 🌻🌻 @irisbenson100 RT @hsbannister: Defintely agree with this... focus the mind on exactly what you're doing.... #otalk https://t.co/ZRg15NnU1o |
| Iris Benson MBE 🌻🌻 @irisbenson100 RT @hsbannister: @OTalk_ Sorry I'm late! #otalk @OTalk_ I think it's about having a work life balance... and ensuring at the end of the day/shift you clock off and relax. Over time, you learn more about yourself and recognise when you need a break. Planning annual leave is a good tip 🖒 |
| Iris Benson MBE 🌻🌻 @irisbenson100 RT @theRCOT: Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 #OTalk I put a reminder alarm on my mobile ... helps .. though I am still learning how it works and this evening missed the last bit as a friend called me .. occupational balance changed in a moment ... as it can do for many different and at times complex reasons .. https://t.co/IFYom1ZvFD |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk 20th February 2018 – Employing OTs with seen and unseen impairments. https://t.co/IDvD0aPQ66 |
| Jaimee Crozier @jaimee_OT @cathymc9781 I am equally bad at remembering to take part as much as forgetting the #OTalk tag 🙈 but an alarm is a good idea! Will set it now 😊 |
| Venthan Mailoo @VenthanMailoo @jaimee_OT @BillWongOT @Amie_OT "it is the responsibility of the practitioner to protect the body from the causes of harm, disease and premature death and to foster the conditions which support an active and unencumbered life up to the natural exhaustion of the lifespan." #TibetanBookOfTheDead #OTalk @OTalk_ |
| Catherine McNulty @cathymc9781 @jaimee_OT Thats what I do evry week as I am learning more each week how it actually works this #OTalk |
 | OT Sophie @OTSophie @OTthoughts I agree. I've definitely noticed I struggle not having a lunch break now, despite having a shorter day! #OTalk |
 | JacquiB.OT ( JBOT-UK) @jacquibrett1 #OTalk 20th February 2018 – Employing OTs with seen and unseen impairments. https://t.co/iC2dSLnsnD via @OTalk_ |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @OTalk_ Myself and my fellow part timer have for sure found balance more difficult since being part time. Both often found working at home late....! #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @Amie_OT Time!!! Lack therefore, and too many other roles come before balance; Work, mother, domestic chores...sleep! #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @VenthanMailoo @RachaelD_OT @OTalk_ @PHE_uk @BJGPjournal Ultimatley there is potential for everyone can suffer, the clinician themselves, their service users, colleagues and work, friends, family and home life too #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @Amie_OT Acceptance that it's ok for things to wait, acceptance that I can't do everything. Recognising the importance of self worth! #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @Amie_OT I've also found strategic use of annual leave can make all the difference-spreading it out evenly to avoid long stretches without a day off! #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie Soz about the late #OTalk tweets. Keep forgetting what day it is and missing the chat! https://t.co/gXsbEBiu4L |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @colourful_ot @Amie_OT @smb1607 @OTalk_ Ohh I dunno tho!!Not if you're not getting the wind down balance of restorative leisures needed!!! #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @BillWongOT @jaimee_OT @Amie_OT This is an interesting one in relation to work based targets in my setting. Pressure to meet targets but actually are we looking at the bigger picture re:wellbeing >retention #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @Amie_OT That is another difficult transition uni to work that nobody prepares you for, isn't it! #OTalk |
| Venthan Mailoo @VenthanMailoo RT @Amie_OT: @VenthanMailoo @RachaelD_OT @OTalk_ @PHE_uk @BJGPjournal Ultimatley there is potential for everyone can suffer, the clinician themselves, their service users, colleagues and work, friends, family and home life too #OTalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @OTSophie As much as i believed i was prepared and did my research and knew what to expect the reality is different and there is a settling in period and a bit of a culture shock/change #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @Amie_OT Indeed!! The reality is somehow protected as a student!! #OTalk |
 | 💚 Samantha 💙 @Samantha_OT Missed tonight's #OTalk, but having had a look back through, it seemed very familiar - feeling guilty for spending time not being 'productive' (even if it's leisure time, it still feels like it should be useful or worthwhile). |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @NicoleBevanOT: @OTalk_ Occupational balance is so important. Even within the working day. I feel I perform better as a OT, if I've taken my lunch break and chatted to my colleagues #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @MurphytheOT: @OTalk_ @OTthoughts We went into OT because we’re good at putting others before ourselves but we should be better at practicing what we preach #otalk |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT @SusiPaden @JoyceInYork @shazzajamie It's not just you! Hope we've given you something to think about! #OTalk |
 | Barbie MC @SoulKrys RT @Dendadoz: "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
| Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot RT @LynneGoodacre: Sorry I’m late tonight #OTalk. I’m catching up and reading a lot of posts about guilt and thought I’d share this quote that I love https://t.co/BprDOI4CXc |
 | Patricia McClure @pmcclureOT RT @MurphytheOT: @OTalk_ @OTthoughts We went into OT because we’re good at putting others before ourselves but we should be better at practicing what we preach #otalk |
 | Tajhma Burroughs @not_tajmahal RT @OTalk_: How many of us are guilty of this? 🙋🏻♀️ with so many opportunities out there it can be difficulty to say no, we need to find our own limits, balance & what works for us as individuals. #OTalk https://t.co/VKB6ISS1iG |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @LynneGoodacre: Sorry I’m late tonight #OTalk. I’m catching up and reading a lot of posts about guilt and thought I’d share this quote that I love https://t.co/BprDOI4CXc |
 | Kelly S (She/Her) @KellyOT RT @OTalk_: #OTalk 20th February 2018 – Employing OTs with seen and unseen impairments. https://t.co/IDvD0aPQ66 |
 | Dr Mary Birken @MaryBirken RT @Lauren_OT: Does anyone know if @occubuzz is still up and running? I believe that’s an app created by OT’s to help with #occupationalbalance #OTalk @OTalk_ |
| Dr Mary Birken @MaryBirken RT @colourful_ot: @Amie_OT I'd like to spend less time studying but use that time more effectively - start using the Pomodoro technique again maybe? (I used to but let it fall by the wayside for a while there) #OTalk |
| Dr Mary Birken @MaryBirken RT @MurphytheOT: @stefflesYSJOT @OTalk_ One of those pie charts of how we spend time in our day would be good #OTalk |
 | Mrs. Katie, MEd, OTR/L @ktharris @OTalk_ .... Interesting!.... #OTalk I look forward to this. |
 | Emilina Smith @emilinasmithota RT @Lauren_OT: I think just acknowledging that being a student is hard, and so occupational balance is hard, but it’s not forever and it’s much easier to manage your time more equally when you’re qualified. Seek support from peers, uni, family, educator if things getting too much. #OTalk |
 | Bethany💙 @BethjmOT Unfortunately missed your #OTalk last night @Amie_OT after a busy day at placement and trying to get into a routine in the evening, which links in with the topic of #occupationalbalance ☺️ definitely going to catch up with the discussions, looked great!! |
 | Claire Thompson @ClaireL19680001 RT @OTalk_: A BIG thank you to everyone who has contributed to tonights #OTalk chat & ofcourse to the fab @Amie_OT who did a brill job of hosting & reminding us all to take care of ourselves. https://t.co/D3DVcVpbR3 |
| Deb Duck @debbieduckie RT @OTalk_: #OTalk 20th February 2018 – Employing OTs with seen and unseen impairments. https://t.co/IDvD0aPQ66 |
| Claire Thompson @ClaireL19680001 RT @OTalk_: Very good point! Often full timers wonder how much easier it would be working part time, but perhaps that brings different challenges. #OTalk https://t.co/HSVs9iD9d4 |
 | Deb Hearle @hearled RT @theRCOT: Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
| Amie Jayne💚 @Amie_OT Two things I learnt from last #OTalk last night: - At times we all struggle with our occupational balance, you are not alone and you can do it! - Most of us feel guilty for prioritising our own needs and time for ourselves. Thank you again to all who contributed! |
 | Otalks @otalkscm RT @Dendadoz: "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
 | Diane Audrey Ngako @Voodart RT @Dendadoz: "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
 | Deborah Harrison 💙💚 @DebbiiHarrison Sorry to have missed #OTalk last night @Amie_OT, it looks really interesting #selfcare #balance 💚 https://t.co/hlDcU39kDn |
 | Cal @CalmountainC RT @OTalk_: #OTalk 20th February 2018 – Employing OTs with seen and unseen impairments. https://t.co/IDvD0aPQ66 |
 | Catherine Gray OT @CGray_OT #OTalk @Amie_OT sorry I missed @OTalk_ last night. Sounds like a good one, I look forward to catching up. I'm on a tweet chat ban as I'm having a steroid injection in my wrist for rsi next week. So #selfcare & #balance is needed along with managing the fear of missing out! |
 | HSOT @hazysimpson551 @RCOT_OP going to provide service in care homes eek! members with experience to share or outcome measures please? Need to make this count #carehomeforum #OTalk thanks |
 | PriscaBiadam @priscabiadam RT @Dendadoz: "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
 | Melissa @melissaOT_ RT @Lauren_OT: I think just acknowledging that being a student is hard, and so occupational balance is hard, but it’s not forever and it’s much easier to manage your time more equally when you’re qualified. Seek support from peers, uni, family, educator if things getting too much. #OTalk |
 | Dr Karina Dancza @KarinaDancza RT @theRCOT: Tonight's #OTalk topic is 'When we're busy helping others how can we make time to look after ourselves?' and is hosted by Amie Mowlam-Tett @Amie_OT https://t.co/lt4tLcm3tL https://t.co/HASBu79l2i |
 | Joel Heifferon @Gypsy_Recruiter The Daily Occupational Therapist is out! https://t.co/615lnR1cB2 @JustJSammy/OT Stories via @KellyOT @OTCoachUK @sheriefeb #otalk #kids |
 | Bev Taylor-Wade @OTBevTW RT @OTalk_: Have you read an interesting article you would like to discuss? Know of any new developments or campaigns? What about innovative research going on? Why not share it with the community & host an #OTalk chat? https://t.co/Kf8nFtq4Zi |
 | LAB Innovation by Société Générale @LabInnovationSG RT @Dendadoz: "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
 | McKenzie Sime @McKenzieSime RT @stefflesYSJOT: Occupational balance to me is feeling content with how I'm managing my time in terms of self-care, productivity & leisure activities. #otalk |
| Francesca 🏴🇪🇺🌻 (she/ her) @OT_Francesca Looking forward to next week's #OTalk! https://t.co/DeyUxqyUAC |
 | Anne Keen @annekeen55 RT @Amie_OT: Two things I learnt from last #OTalk last night: - At times we all struggle with our occupational balance, you are not alone and you can do it! - Most of us feel guilty for prioritising our own needs and time for ourselves. Thank you again to all who contributed! |
 | Larissa Tchoupé @LarissaTchoupe RT @Dendadoz: "Si en tant qu'Entreprise vous ne capitalisez pas sur votre client, en le mettant au centre de vos préoccupations, vous courrez à la Faillite" @imrane_barry #Otalk #LeRDVduCamerounQuiGagne https://t.co/JElCTgqvaC |
 | Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny Sometimes I wish I could say no! I’m sorry I missed the #OTalk I think I might have got some tips! https://t.co/Aide2W6sku |
 | Theresa Travis @s9tmt RT @preston_jenny: Sometimes I wish I could say no! I’m sorry I missed the #OTalk I think I might have got some tips! https://t.co/Aide2W6sku |
 | DeeGarrettGrimwood @GedgraveGirls RT @orlatheot: @Amie_OT #OTalk I would advise that when you take breaks from study/assignments, don't feel guilty about it. Rest is essential. |
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