Have you ever looked at your calendar and thought, “There’s no way I can get all this done”?

Or maybe you’ve noticed that no matter how much you plan, your days still feel rushed and messy?

You’re not alone.

A lot of accountants rely on their calendars to stay organized, but here’s the problem—most of us were never actually taught how to use them in a way that truly works. Instead, we pick a system, fill it up, and hope for the best.

The truth is, a full calendar doesn’t always mean you’re being productive. In fact, the way you’re using it might be the very thing that’s holding you back.

That’s why in this week’s episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m breaking down the Top Calendar Mistakes That Are Holding You Back.

You’ll see how small, brain-based shifts in how you plan your time can make a huge difference in how much you get done—and how you feel while doing it.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You often overschedule and still end the day behind

• You move the same task from one day to the next without completing it

• Your calendar feels more like a wish list than a reliable plan

• You’re busy all day but don’t feel like you’ve accomplished anything

• You feel stressed or overwhelmed every time you look at your schedule

Your calendar should be a tool that supports you, not something that adds more stress.

This episode will help you see where things are going wrong—and how to start turning your calendar into a system that actually works for you.

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

Overthinking feels like preparation. Like if you just keep analyzing, replaying, or worrying, you’ll eventually find the “right” answer.

But here’s the truth: overthinking is your brain’s way of avoiding uncertainty. It feels safe, but it keeps you stuck in a loop that drains energy without creating progress.

In this week’s Smarter in 5 Minutes, I’m breaking down why your brain convinces you overthinking is helpful—and the simple shift that actually creates momentum.

Have you ever signed up for a CPE course just because it was free?

Or filled your calendar with webinars, telling yourself it was the “smart” thing to do—when deep down, you were actually avoiding something else?

You're not the only one.

This week on The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough: how continuing education can become a sneaky form of avoidance—and why it’s keeping so many accountants stuck.

Sure, we all need the credits. And of course, learning is valuable. But if you’ve ever wondered why all the learning still doesn’t make you feel more confident, more capable, or more in control—this episode explains why.

What Most Accountants Get Wrong About Continuing Education is one of those episodes that might challenge the way you think—but in the best possible way.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You’ve ever said, “Once I finish this course, then I’ll feel ready.
  
• You keep chasing certifications but still struggle with confidence.
  
• You’ve taken tons of CPE but don’t feel like you’re moving forward.
  
• You’re tired of checking boxes and want real growth that actually sticks.
  
• You’re curious if there’s a smarter, more intentional way to learn and lead.

Here’s to growing on purpose—not just collecting certificates.

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