53. 3 Lessons From 2025: What Shifted When I Got Honest About My Capacity in My Private Practice as an OT and Business Owner

In this episode, I’m sharing three lessons I’m carrying forward after a big, full year — both in business and in life.This is an honest reflection on what happens when demand stays high, capacity changes, and the way you’ve always worked quietly stops being supportive. As therapists, we’re skilled at clinical reflection — but when you’re running a practice or leading a business, self-reflection becomes just as important.I talk through what shifted for me when I stopped trying to push through and instead got really honest about my capacity — even when that honesty was uncomfortable.In this episode, I cover:Why doing more didn’t lead to more progress, and how over-functioning showed up for meHow task switching and constant communication drained energy without moving things forwardThe link between nervous system load and self-trust — and why decisions slowed when I was stretchedWhy knowing your capacity isn’t enough, and how I had to start designing my work around realityHow this applies when you can’t reduce demand, but still need sustainabilityThis episode is for you if you’re coming into the year feeling tired, stretched, or quietly heavy — and want your work to feel steadier, more intentional, and more supportive.If this resonates, I’d love to hear what you’re carrying into the year ahead. You can find me on Instagram at @miapokoAnd if you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review is one of the biggest ways you can support the show. I read every single one.Big love — I’ll see you next week.Connect with Mia:Instagram: https://instagram.com/miapoko and https://www.instagram.com/ot_inspire_therapy/Get the Complete Personal Brand Kit for Therapists for just $47! https://thefreedomtherapist.com.au/kitJoin the Waitlist for The Freedom Therapist Club: https://www.thefreedomtherapist.com.au/club