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.