As a dedicated occupational therapist who finds joy in helping client regain their independence - and keep it. I was struggling with the overwhelming demands of my job, leading to burnout and a loss of passion.

One day, sitting in my car, and dreading the clock-in, I realized I couldn't continue feeling trapped in that rut. Determined to change, I sought ways to work smarter rather than harder. I explored technology that could streamline my practice and immersed myself in evidence-based research. I connected with a community of OTs also seeking to innovate their practices and improve efficiency.

As I transformed my workflow, I reignited my passion for occupational therapy and engaged more meaningfully with my clients. Working smarter rather than simply harder truly 'rut-proofed" my practice.

That's how I started "thesmartot" page and blog to share my experiences and resources with fellow therapists, encouraging them to work smarter rather than simply-harder.