03/06/2026
There is a particular kind of frustration that experienced speech language pathologists rarely articulate publicly. It is not about loving the profession. It is not about competence. It is about a subtle shift in how thinking feels. Tasks that once felt straightforward now require more effort to initiate.
If that thought has crossed your mind, this article may feel validating.
We explore:
• Why executive function is access, not intelligence
• What chronic cognitive load does to the prefrontal cortex
• Why burnout is neurological, not moral
• How rapid professional change affects executive bandwidth
You did not suddenly become less capable.
There’s science behind what you’re feeling.
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