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How much time do you spend thinking about what other people are thinking, specifically, what you think they’re thinking about you? I want you to be honest. How many times have you changed your behavior, dressed a certain way, bought something, or taken (or not taken) an opportunity because of what you imagined someone else might think?  Your parents. Your boss. Your kids. Your partner. A neighbor....

As a business owner, bookkeeper, or accountant, you want to make sure that you are utilizing your time as wisely as possible, which includes processing your bookkeeping in the most efficient way possible.  There are many options for you to do this when you are using a computerized software system for your bookkeeping, but making sure you are utilizing each option to its fullest extent will ensure...

Have you ever wondered why so many of us wait for other people to help us feel proud of ourselves?  Today, we’re going to talk about pride.  What it really is and how you can create pride for yourself, starting right now.  If you’re an accountant, a business owner, or any high-stress professional who’s used to chasing approvals from others, it’s time to start creating pride on purpose and be proud...

You may hear the word perseverance a lot in the world of entrepreneurship, but what does it really mean for you and your business?  How have you persevered in your business?  How will you stay on course and continue to persevere in your business in the future, no matter what comes up?  Persevering is all about being able to stay committed to your goals despite obstacles, setbacks, or failures.  In...

Let me ask you something.  How often do you find yourself in the middle of a negative emotion like stress, frustration, guilt, loneliness, or even boredom, and instead of just feeling it, you immediately start trying to escape it?  Maybe you scroll through your phone, grab some chocolate from the pantry, or you dive into another spreadsheet at work, even though you’re already exhausted. Maybe you...

Financial growth is typically part of the goals set for many business owners.  You can obtain financial growth by letting the strategies and lessons you experience in your business guide you toward not only the growth you want but also prosperity in your business.  It takes intention to transform your business aspirations into financial realities, and when you incorporate the strategies I talk abo...

Do you ever notice how hard it feels to say no? Maybe it’s when a colleague asks you to pick up extra work even though you’re already drowning in deadlines. Or maybe it’s when a friend invites you to something you don’t want to do, but you say yes because you don’t want to disappoint them.  Saying no often feels uncomfortable, almost like you’re letting someone down or being selfish. But what if I...

Owning a business, especially as a solopreneur, makes it hard to stay in control of all the tasks you are in charge of within your business.  When you lean into boosting your productivity with a few of the productivity hacks I talk about today, you’ll find you can be more productive when you are juggling the many different tasks in your business and even in your personal life.  You may be managing...

Do you ever catch yourself standing in front of the fridge or pantry, not because you’re hungry, but because you’re bored, stressed, or just want a break from everything going on in your life?  Maybe you’ve had this thought: “Why can’t I just eat like a normal person?”  I hear this from my clients all the time, especially high-stress professionals like accountants, lawyers, and business owners. Pe...

Have you ever wondered why some businesses thrive while others barely survive?  Well, it often comes down to one fundamental quality…financial literacy.  Understanding your business finances is one of the most critical aspects when running your own business, and overall leads to your growth and prosperity.  In today’s podcast episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s absolutely a cornerstone for eve...

Do you ever wonder why it feels so easy to fall off the wagon when you’re chasing a goal? Why you start with excitement, maybe even momentum, but then, somewhere along the way, it starts to feel heavy, exhausting, or just plain hard, and you stop?  This isn’t because you lack discipline, and it definitely isn’t because you’ll never change.  It’s because of something called the motivational triad. ...

Keeping your business simple doesn’t mean you can’t meet the revenue or profit goals you have for your business.  It also doesn’t mean that you can’t create a product or service that will meet the needs of your ideal customer.  It’s actually the exact opposite.  When you keep your business simple by implementing effective operations, you can obtain greater efficiency and success.  This impacts not...

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a decision loop?  Be honest here, how often do you find yourself in a situation like this?  You’ve got a choice to make. Maybe it’s about your career, your business, or even something that should feel small, like which project to prioritize today.  Instead of feeling confident, you start to spiral into thoughts like, "What if I make the wrong decision?" "What if...

If you listened to my last episode, you know I introduced something really exciting, The RE*INVENTION™ Process Community.  It’s a new community designed just for accountants and high-stress professionals like you who want to reduce stress, increase productivity, and finally enjoy life again.  In today’s podcast episode, I’m taking a deeper dive into exactly what this community is, why it exists, a...

Hey everyone, I’m really excited to share something brand new that I’ve been working on with you today, something I know a lot of you have been asking for. and it’s designed specifically for accountants and high-stress professionals who want to reduce overwhelm, increase productivity, and actually enjoy their lives again.  If that sounds like you, I’m glad you’re here with me today.  I’m going to...

Navigating throughout the lifetime of your business, you’ll be faced with many decisions to make.  Most will be quick and easy for you to decide on, but when you are faced with a decision that is causing you stress because you are not sure what to do, it can take a lot out of you and have a pretty significant impact on your personal life as well.  In today’s podcast episode, I am doing a deep dive...

Let me ask you something.  How much frustration are you actually willing to tolerate in your life?  Really think about it.  Because most people don’t set out to live in a state of constant irritation.  But over time, without even realizing it, they start treating feeling frustrated like it’s just a normal part of their life.  Deadlines are constantly being missed.  Meetings that should’ve been ema...

Business owners often struggle to find the time to do the bookkeeping for their business.  This is a topic that I see come up often with many of the business owners I work with.  I understand how much this can cause issues in your business, especially when you know how important it is to have your bookkeeping up to date and review the data it shows about your business so that you know exactly how...

Today, I want to talk about a feeling we all know too well.  It’s not exactly a sexy topic, but we’ve all felt dread at some point in our lives.  You’re probably not scrolling social media and seeing posts like “I can’t wait to tackle that thing I’ve been dreading all week!” Right?  Instead, we tend to hide it. We push it down. We think we’re the only ones feeling it. But the truth is, if you’re w...

Reviewing your financial statements regularly will help you keep a pulse on how your business is doing.  I know from experience that when I’m working with many of my smaller business clients, especially those who are solopreneurs, it’s hard for them to find the time to review their financial statements on a monthly basis, so I want to focus on the importance of a mid-year review of your financial...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If the right opportunity would just come along, everything could finally fall into place?”  Maybe you’ve thought that about a career move, a health goal, or a dream you keep putting off because now’s not the right time.  Don’t worry, you’re not alone.  But today, I want to help you see that the opportunity you’re waiting for may just be waiting for you.  Re...

Reconciling credit card transactions in either QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online is easy to do as long as you have the correct procedures in place to do it accurately.  Over the years, I have seen many different ways businesses have recorded their transactions and how quickly their financial reports can reflect inaccurate data.  When I walk clients through the correct way to record these cre...

Do you ever feel like your emotions are running your life?  Like you're just getting dragged around by stress, worry, or frustration, and all you want is to just feel better?  That’s one of the most common things I hear from my clients.  They’ll say I just want to feel better.  Nothing too irrational, just better.  And today, I want to show you how that’s not only possible, but completely within y...

Trying to squeeze everything you can into the few summer months we have while maintaining your career or business can be a difficult feat, but with a few tools and being aware of everything that is happening this summer, you could not only avoid burnout, but you could enjoy these last few weeks of summer in a way you never thought you could.  In today’s podcast episode, I cover the top reasons mos...

Have you ever paused and really asked yourself, Who am I?  I don’t mean what you do for a living. Or what others expect of you. I mean the real you. The version of you that shows up when no one’s watching. The one that doesn’t pretend, doesn’t shrink, and doesn’t perform.  Most of my clients come to me thinking they’ll finally feel like themselves once they hit a certain milestone.  It could be af...