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.

Have you ever felt more pressure than excitement when a new year begins?

You start seeing all the "new year, new you" posts, everyone's talking about big goals and fresh starts… and instead of feeling motivated, you feel that little knot in your stomach.

If you've ever thought, "This year has to be different," only to immediately feel overwhelmed, this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast is for you.

The truth is, New Year anxiety is a lot more common than most people admit. The constant messages about goals, resolutions, and self-improvement can trigger stress and self-doubt.

And for accountants, it's even trickier — January doesn't just mean a new year; it means busy season is right around the corner.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You feel pressure to "get it all together" at the start of every new year
  
• You set goals but immediately feel anxious or behind
  
• You're already thinking about busy season and feeling the weight of it
  
• You've caught yourself saying, "I should be further along by now"
  
• You want to start the year calm, not stressed

If January has you feeling more tense than inspired, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and see what's really going on in your brain — so you can start your year from a place of calm confidence instead of anxiety.

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

Think you need big blocks of time to be productive?

Your brain wants you to believe that—so you'll delay starting.

But here's the truth:

Just 10 intentional minutes can change your entire day.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing how a simple 10-minute action can lower resistance, create momentum, and shift your brain out of overwhelm and into progress.

Listen in — it's just 5 minutes.

You know that sinking feeling when a great employee decides to leave? The one who worked hard, cared deeply about clients, and always went above and beyond — and then suddenly, they're gone.

It happens more often than most firms realize. A talented employee joins, settles in, becomes someone everyone depends on… and then they burn out, disengage, or quietly decide it's time to move on.

If you've been seeing this pattern more lately — or worrying it might happen soon — this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast is for you.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what's really going on when your best people walk away — not just from the firm's perspective, but from the human one. Because people don't usually leave because of one big issue.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You've noticed turnover increasing and can't figure out why.
  
• You want to understand how stress, workload, and burnout actually affect your team's performance.
  
• You care about retaining top talent but aren't sure where to start.
  
• You're a partner or firm owner who wants to build a culture people don't want to leave.
  
• You're an accountant who's feeling stretched thin and starting to question whether staying is worth it.

If your firm has lost good people — or you're worried it might — this episode will help you see the real reason behind it and what can be done to change it.

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 open your calendar, see back-to-back meetings, deadlines, and reminders… and instantly feel stressed?

That's not you overreacting—it's your brain doing what it was designed to do.

When your lower brain sees a completely packed calendar, it interprets it as a threat. Visual overload triggers a stress response, making it harder to think clearly and decide what matters most.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing why this happens—and a simple way to teach your brain that your calendar isn't the enemy.

Listen now — it's just 5 minutes.

Think about this for a minute — how often do you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no?

You don't want to let anyone down. You want to help, support your clients, keep your team happy, and make sure everything gets done.

But before you know it, your plate is overflowing, your energy is gone, and you're wondering when it will finally slow down.

If that sounds familiar, this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast is one you'll definitely want to hear.

It's all about what happens when you keep putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own — and how to finally break free from that exhausting cycle.

Because here's the truth: people-pleasing feels helpful in the moment, but it quietly drains your time, focus, and energy. And during busy seasons like year-end and the holidays, that drain shows up fast.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You feel like everyone else's needs always come first.
  
• You say yes to clients, coworkers, or family even when you're already stretched thin.
  
• You're exhausted but still feel guilty about taking time for yourself.
  
• You keep telling yourself, "It's fine, I'll rest later."
  
• You want to stop overcommitting and start protecting your time and energy — without feeling selfish.

If you've been running on empty trying to keep everyone else happy, this episode will help you understand what's really going on — and how to make this busy season feel lighter, calmer, and more manageable.

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 your calendar feels overwhelming, it's not because you're doing too much—it's because your brain sees clutter as chaos.

When you use your calendar like a to-do list, it triggers stress instead of structure.

But with one small shift, you can turn it into a calm, focused plan that works with your brain, not against it.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing how to make your calendar feel lighter and more effective—without deleting a single thing.