Do you ever look at your to-do list and feel instantly behind? Like no matter how much you cross off…there's always more waiting?

Do you notice the same tasks showing up week after week? The ones you want to get done…but just never seem to start?

And have you ever wondered why a simple list of tasks can create so much guilt and stress?

If you've ever had those moments, you're definitely not alone — and that's exactly what this week's episode is all about.

Most accountants think they have a discipline problem or a motivation problem. But what's actually happening goes much deeper — and it's not your fault.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You rewrite the same tasks over and over
• You feel behind before the day even starts
• You procrastinate on anything big or unclear
• You think "I should be better at this" way too often
• You end your day wondering where the time went

You're not broken. Your brain has just been given the wrong system to work with — until now.

I truly think this episode is going to help you feel more understood — and more hopeful — about getting things done in a way that finally feels doable.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Do you start Monday already feeling behind?

Most accountants jump straight into email and urgent tasks… which only puts the brain into reaction mode for the rest of the week.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing a smarter way to begin your Monday — one small 10-minute practice that gives your brain direction before the chaos starts.

Have you ever walked into work and thought, "Didn't this exact same thing happen yesterday?"

Or noticed the same people doing the same annoying things… again and again?

The boss who turns everything into a fire drill. The coworker who loves being the storyteller in every meeting. The one who takes credit for your work like it's their hobby.

Why does it always feel like we're replaying the same movie?

Well… what if you could turn all of that into a game? A game that helps you feel calmer instead of frustrated. A game that gives you your power back.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You work with a Drama Starter or a Fire Drill Boss
• You get annoyed at the same people over and over again
• You leave work mentally tired, even on days you weren't that busy
• You want an easier way to protect your energy
• You're ready to handle dysfunction without being dragged into it

If you're ready to turn stress into a secret win, this episode is going to help you do exactly that.

(I'll even share how I used Bingo to survive a holiday with my in-laws… and why it led to the best Christmas ever.)

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Have you ever worked all day and thought, "How am I still behind?"

That's not a time problem — that's your brain rewarding busyness instead of results.

Your brain loves quick wins and fast activity, so it pushes you toward tasks that feel productive… even when they don't move the needle.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, you'll learn how to help your brain tell the difference — and start focusing on the work that actually matters.

Have you ever wondered why your workdays feel so full, even when you're doing everything "right"?

Or why you can work hard all day and still feel like you're behind?

You're not alone. And there's a very real reason so many accountants feel this way.

This week's episode is going to hit home for you in the best possible way.

Here's the truth most of us were never told:

We learned the technical side of accounting, but we were never taught how to manage our mind while doing all the work.

And that missing piece affects everything—our focus, our stress, our productivity, and even how we feel at the end of the day.

In this episode, I break down why time often feels tight, even when you're giving your all.

I talk about the two parts of your brain that shape your day, why overwhelm shows up even when you're trying your best, and what changes when you finally understand how your mind works with time.

Once you hear it, you may never think about time management the same way again.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You often feel like you're racing the clock
• You work hard but still feel behind
• You wonder why some days feel scattered even when you planned to focus
• You blame yourself for not doing "enough"
• You want your days to feel calmer, lighter, and more intentional
• You're ready for time to finally feel manageable

Your time matters.

Your brain matters.

And understanding how the two work together can change your entire experience as an accountant.

I can't wait for you to listen!

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Ever start your day with a plan…then spend the whole morning reacting to emails, requests, and other "quick things"?

That's your brain falling for the Mere Urgency Effect.

Urgency feels important, but most of the time it's just noise — and it steals time from the work that actually matters.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing one simple rule you can use today that stops urgency from running your entire day.

Have you ever caught yourself doing something the exact same way, even though you keep saying you want to change it?

Have you ever asked, "Why do I stay stuck here… when I want something better?"

If so, you're going to love this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast.

This topic is close to my heart because it explains something so many smart accountants struggle with:

You want to make changes — at work, in your habits, in your life — and yet you keep falling back into the same patterns.

Nothing is wrong with you. You're not lazy. You're not behind.

Your brain is simply choosing what it knows.

After listening, it will feel like a kind friend saying, "I get it… and here's what's actually going on inside you."

This episode is especially for you if:

• You've wanted change but don't know why it feels so hard
• You often think "next week… I'll start"
• You stay in work habits you don't like because they feel easier
• You worry about trying something new
• You're tired of feeling stuck
• You want work and life to feel more intentional

If you've ever wondered why you keep slipping back into the old way of doing things, this episode will finally help it make sense.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

If you shut down your computer at the end of the day and immediately think, "I should've done more," your brain isn't telling the truth—it's following its wiring.

Your brain naturally fixates on what's unfinished, not what you completed, which is why even a productive day can leave you feeling behind.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing a simple end-of-day reset that gives your brain the closure it needs so you can leave work feeling clear, calm, and done.

Have you ever made a plan, felt totally ready to follow through, and then… didn't?

You told yourself you'd start tomorrow. You even meant it. But tomorrow came, and somehow, nothing changed. You might've even thought, "What's wrong with me? I know better."

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone—and this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast is going to hit home.

It's called "I Know What to Do, But I'm Just Not Doing It," and it's all about that frustrating gap between knowing and doing. You'll learn what's really happening in your brain when you make plans but don't follow through, and why willpower has nothing to do with it.

You'll also hear how one small shift—working with your brain instead of against it—can make following through feel easier and even enjoyable.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You make plans but rarely stick to them.
• You tell yourself you'll start tomorrow… a lot.
• You feel frustrated for not doing what you know would make your life easier.
• You're tired of thinking you need more discipline or motivation.
• You want to understand how your brain actually works so you can finally get things done—without the guilt or pressure.

This is one of those episodes that'll make you sigh in relief and say, "Ohhh… that makes sense now."

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant's Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

If you've ever tried time blocking and felt boxed in, frustrated, or like it "just doesn't work for you," you're not alone.

But the issue isn't the system—it's what your brain does when structure shows up.

Time blocking works because it helps you make decisions in advance with your smarter brain, instead of letting your overwhelmed brain run the day.

Even if you follow it imperfectly, it gives you clarity and direction—and that alone can change everything.

Learn why time blocking works in just 5 minutes.