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Do you ever feel like you’re constantly putting other people’s needs before your own? Do you say "yes" when you really want to say "no"? Maybe you feel guilty for turning someone down or worry that speaking your truth might upset others. If so, you’re likely caught in the cycle of people-pleasing, a habit that, over time, can drain your energy, increase stress, and leave you feeling resentful.  Do...

Have you ever started something and fizzled out after a few days? I often hear about this when people are starting a diet or a new exercise program, but it isn’t only in our personal lives that we might find we are lacking in consistency. Creating habits so that you can remain consistent in whatever you are trying to accomplish will be the key to your success in your business or your personal life...

Do you ever feel guilty for resting? Like if you’re not constantly working, you’re somehow falling behind or being lazy?  If you’re in a high-stress profession, I know how easy it is to push yourself to keep going, even when your body and mind are begging for a break. But I want you to know that rest isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.  And yet, so many of my clients tell me they don’t take breaks b...

Have you ever wondered what success is and how you will know when you have reached it?  Understanding what success means to you is the only way you will ever know when you have reached success in your business or your personal life.  In today’s podcast episode, I will help you define what achieving success in your business and your personal life will look like.  There isn’t a simple answer when it...

Have you ever had a stretch of time where you really felt productive?  Like you were on top of everything, crossing things off your list, and making real progress? And then there are the other times when it feels like no matter how much you work, you’re still spinning your wheels.  What does productivity really mean to you? Do you define it by how much you’re doing, how much effort you’re putting...

A common question I receive from clients is how they should be recording their loans in QuickBooks.  I often see clients set up their loans the wrong way.  They will sometimes appear on a report where they shouldn’t be, which can throw off any tax planning the client is trying to do.  I know clients are trying their best and working hard to keep up with their bookkeeping, but every month when they...

Do you ever wonder if you are experiencing burnout?  Burnout seems to be a topic that hits home for so many of us.  I’m not talking about just feeling a little tired or having a stressful week. I’m talking about full-on, deep, emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion.  You know, the kind of burnout that makes you question everything, from your career to your purpose to whether you’ll ever feel l...

One of the most popular questions I receive throughout the year, and especially during tax season, is which receipts do I need to keep for my business, and the follow-up for this question is typically how I should keep these receipts.  Both are great questions, and in today’s podcast episode, I go over which receipts you need to keep in your business as well as the best ways that my clients have f...

Have you ever struggled with trying to do it all?  You know what I’m talking about, right? That constant juggling act where you have all the balls in the air, saying “yes” to everything and everyone, feeling like you have to be everything to everybody. And at the end of the day, you’re exhausted, frustrated, maybe even resentful, wondering why you’re the one left drained when all you wanted to do...

As a solopreneur or business owner, you know how hard you work each and every day.  When working day in and day out, you can easily fall into a regular grind and realize you aren’t as happy as you used to be.  It’s essential to include things in your day that bring you joy so that you don’t develop burnout and so that you can continue to enjoy your business.  In today’s podcast episode, I am divin...

How many times have you thought to yourself that it had to be all or nothing?  Thinking like this can often hold you back from accomplishing what you want in your life.  It can keep you from creating new beliefs about your future.  Sure, all-or-nothing thinking makes it easy on us because there aren’t any grey areas, but it also leaves us thinking everything is one way or another.  It doesn’t give...

Technology can help you move your business forward, but when you are already pressed for time, and your budget doesn’t allow for too many additional expenditures, you may not know where you should turn next.  There are many options when you start to look into technology, but knowing what the top performers are can help you narrow down your search for the perfect fit for your business.  In today’s...

Do you ever think about the endless opportunities you have available to you in your life?  Not only do you need to be aware of these opportunities, but if it is truly something you want in your life, you need to make sure you are taking action on them.  There is an abundance of opportunities in life.  Ready to start being more aware of the opportunities in your life?  Let’s dive in… I’m inviting y...

Whether you are thinking about starting a new business or you currently have a business, you may be experiencing excuses and fears that are holding you back from moving forward.  Starting a business or expanding your existing business can be scary.  There are many risks that you, as a business owner, take on, but no matter where you are in your business journey, you need to be aware of when you ar...

We all know it is healthy to set boundaries in our lives, but have you ever wondered if you were truly setting a boundary or if you were using a boundary to avoid something in your life?  There are times when we are feeling resentment or frustration in our lives and it’s important to understand the difference between if you are setting a healthy boundary or truly avoiding something.  Ready to lear...

As a business owner, you’ve more than likely heard about how important it is to review your financial statements.  When most business owners think about their financial statements, they think about their income statement or their profit and loss report.  It’s essential to keep an eye on this report, but what you may be missing is how critical it is to your business to keep an eye on your balance s...

Is your goal to create more happiness in your life?  So many of us are on the search for happiness that we forget about so many of the other emotions that allow us to be the person we are.  They allow us to grow and gain a different perspective on life.  They allow us to expand and experience our feelings on a much deeper level.  If you’ve been thinking you only want to experience happiness, you m...

When you are doing the bookkeeping for your business, or maybe you are doing bookkeeping for multiple clients, the one thing you don’t want to hold you back from moving forward is having a transaction that you are unsure about how to record.  If you are like most people, you’ll let this one transaction derail you and keep you stuck, especially if you are looking for a reason to stop doing your boo...

We live in a world with more distractions than ever before.  We have our phones with us almost 24/7, and they alert us and pop up notifications all the time.  You may have kids who are constantly asking you for something, or you might be looking at that long list of things to do that causes you to always think about what you are doing next in your life.  But, what if you were able to just pause fo...

Have you ever felt uncertain about something in your business or personal life?  Self-doubt can creep up when you least expect it and can hold you back from achieving what you truly want in both your business and your personal life.  Knowing what leads to self-doubt and how you can overcome it can significantly impact the actions you take in your business.  Think about how you feel when you enter...

Have you ever noticed in your life that when you’ve reached a certain level of success, you are instantly striving for more?  Have you ever found yourself being successful but then, for some reason, sabotaging everything you’ve worked for?  Being satisfied with the abundance that you have can be a challenge for some.  Are you ready to find out how you can be satisfied with what you have without sa...

When you have a business, you need to make sure that you have a clear direction, you are reaching your potential, you are focused on what is important, you are accountable, confident, and you have a winning mindset.  If you are like most business owners, you want to fast-track your success and growth while avoiding mistakes.  You want to reach for the next level in not only your business but your...

When you look at all the emotions or feelings that a person can have, it is amazing.  You might be thinking there’s being happy or sad, but there are so many more that you may be feeling, and maybe you just haven’t been able to put a name to them.  When you can dive a little deeper and look at all the emotions available to you, it can be interesting to see which emotions you’d like to see more of...

Making the switch from an employee to an entrepreneur requires many changes, not only with your new responsibilities but your mindset as well.  You’ll have lots of new thoughts and fears, but overall, employees who want to be entrepreneurs seek the advantages of providing products and services they are passionate about while reaping the benefits of being self-directed with their own business.  In...

It's pretty normal to feel nervous when you are trying something new.  These feelings often pop up when you put yourself in a situation where you don’t necessarily know what the outcome will be or how others will react.  But what happens when you allow being nervous to hold you back from the things you really want to do?  You know I always say you have to embrace the discomfort you are feeling and...