Have you ever looked up at the end of the day and thought, “Where did all the time go?”

You were busy—maybe nonstop—but somehow it still feels like you didn’t get enough done. The to-do list is still long, the inbox is still full, and you’re still feeling behind.

So what gives?

If you’ve been trying to do all the right things—wake up early, block your time, check off your list—but it’s still not working, it might be time for a different approach.

This week on the podcast, I’m sharing 7 Time Management Strategies for Improved Productivity—not generic tips, but strategies that actually work with your accountant brain instead of against it.

Plus, you’ll hear the story of a coaching client who went from feeling totally depleted and scattered to feeling calm, focused, and in charge of her schedule again (even during tax season).

This episode is especially for you if:

• You end most days feeling behind, even after working long hours
  
• You keep trying new time tools, but nothing seems to stick
  
• You feel like you’re reacting all day instead of moving forward with intention
  
• You’re tired of spinning your wheels and want a better way to manage your time

If you’ve been wondering, “Why am I still so exhausted and behind when I’m working so hard?”—this episode is for you.

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

Note: If you’re enjoying The Smarter Accountant Podcast, you’re going to love the new weekly Smarter in 5 Minutes episodes.

In this week’s short episode, I’m talking about something every accountant deals with—tasks that never seem to get done.

If you keep moving things from one day to the next, it’s probably not the task itself that’s the problem—it’s how you feel about doing it.

In just 5 minutes, I’ll share the real reason this keeps happening and one powerful question to stop the cycle.

When’s the last time you really looked at your calendar—not just to check what’s next, but to read between the lines?

• Is it packed from morning to night?
• Is it filled with meetings and tasks for everyone else?
• Or is it mostly blank… and somehow still stressful?

Here’s something you may not have thought about:

Your calendar isn’t just a tool—it’s a reflection. It quietly shows what you’re prioritizing, where your boundaries are (or aren’t), and how your brain is managing time.

This week on The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m sharing an episode that might just shift the way you see your calendar—and yourself.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through what I see when I peek at a client’s calendar… and how what’s showing up there is directly tied to how they think, how they feel, and why they’re either overworked or falling behind.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You feel like you’re always working, but never caught up
  
• You don’t have time for what matters—and you’re not sure why
  
• Your calendar constantly changes, and so do your priorities
  
• You suspect something needs to change, but don’t know where to start

I promise, it will help you see your calendar in a whole new way.

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