Have you ever said yes to something and instantly regretted it?

Do you feel guilty when you try to set a boundary—or worry what people will think?

Have you ever wondered how some accountants seem to protect their time without upsetting anyone?

If you’ve ever struggled to say no, you are definitely not alone.

And if you're tired of feeling pulled in a million different directions, I recorded this week's podcast episode just for you.

In this new episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m talking about how smarter accountants protect their time and energy—without feeling guilty or selfish.

You work too hard to let your time be controlled by everything and everyone around you.

It’s time to start making decisions that serve you—and the people and work that matter most.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You feel like you’re always the “go-to” person for last-minute requests
  
• You constantly battle guilt when trying to say no
  
• You wish you could protect your time without damaging relationships or opportunities
  
• You know you need better boundaries but aren’t sure where to start

If any of that sounds familiar, you won't want to miss this one.

I’ll show you how saying no more often can actually make you a better, Smarter Accountant.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn to have easier, and more successful balanced accounting careers.

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 finished a big project and instead of feeling proud, you immediately started worrying about what could go wrong?

Or gotten great feedback from a client, only to think, “Did I miss something?”

Or finally felt like you could breathe for a minute—and then caught yourself bracing for bad news?

If you nodded yes to any of these, you're not alone.

This week on The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m talking about something most accountants deal with without even realizing it: foreboding joy.

It’s that feeling of uneasiness when things are going well—like happiness is suspicious and you better not get too comfortable.
And while it might seem harmless, it could be costing you way more than you think—your joy, your energy, and even your success.

You’ve worked hard to get where you are—you deserve to enjoy it, not constantly wait for it to fall apart.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You struggle to enjoy your accomplishments without immediately thinking of what’s next
• You often feel guilty or uneasy when you try to relax
• You feel like you're always "on," even when things are going well
• You have a hard time trusting that good moments can just be good
• You want to start celebrating wins without fear tagging along

Listen to the episode now and give yourself permission to enjoy the good moments you've earned.

You’re already smart.

This will help you become even smarter—and a whole lot happier, too.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn to have easier, and more successful balanced accounting careers.

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 caught yourself rewriting an email three times because it didn’t sound perfect yet?

Or maybe you’ve spent hours fine-tuning a report, even though it was already good enough?

Or you finally finish something... but you still can’t stop thinking about whether you should have done more?

If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone—and you're exactly who I had in mind when I created this week's podcast episode.

The truth is, perfectionism feels like it should help you do better work. But most of the time, it just steals your time, drains your energy, and leaves you feeling behind—no matter how hard you work.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You struggle to feel "done" with your work, even after you’ve finished it
  
• You notice yourself double- and triple-checking things out of habit
  
• You often spend way more time on tasks than you planned to
  
• You feel guilty when you stop working—even if you've already done a lot
  
• You know perfectionism is holding you back, but you’re not sure how to break the cycle

I’ll also be sharing a personal story about how I learned to let go of perfectionism (after years of thinking it was my secret weapon) and how that shift made a huge difference—not just in my work, but in my life.

I can’t wait for you to hear this one. It’s a game-changer if you’ve been feeling stuck in "never enough" mode.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn to have easier, and more successful balanced accounting careers.

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