Last week’s Monday Message challenged us to create an ideal workday or week—a blueprint for productivity and balance. But dreaming up this ideal is only half the battle; turning it into reality is where the real work begins. The biggest obstacle? Our tendency to pile...
In a recent presentation, I discussed creating an ideal workday, inspired by Michael Hyatt. As CPAs, we often shy away from “ideal” because we pride ourselves on being realists. However, designing an ideal workday can be transformative, particularly during seasonal...
For many professionals, the spring season was demanding and intense. Now that it has passed, rather than dwelling on it, it’s time to look ahead. The summer and fall present opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful personal and professional...
In the fast-paced and often high-stress world of accounting, taking a moment to practice gratitude can be transformative. Gratitude isn’t just a fleeting emotion; it’s a deliberate choice to acknowledge and appreciate the positives in our professional...
If you know how your brain works, you can manage it better. Here is a timely lesson. Stress arises when we perceive a potential threat to our well-being, even if there is no actual danger. For example, feelings of overwhelm or loss of control instinctively triggers a...
For the next several Messages this spring, we will offer a brief thought to carry you through the week. You are very busy and it will be a quick read, but hopefully meaty enough to get your attention. Let us know what you think. One of my first jobs was as a...