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.

Have you ever wondered why your workdays feel so full, even when you're doing everything "right"?

Or why you can work hard all day and still feel like you're behind?

You're not alone. And there's a very real reason so many accountants feel this way.

This week's episode is going to hit home for you in the best possible way.

Here's the truth most of us were never told:

We learned the technical side of accounting, but we were never taught how to manage our mind while doing all the work.

And that missing piece affects everything—our focus, our stress, our productivity, and even how we feel at the end of the day.

In this episode, I break down why time often feels tight, even when you're giving your all.

I talk about the two parts of your brain that shape your day, why overwhelm shows up even when you're trying your best, and what changes when you finally understand how your mind works with time.

Once you hear it, you may never think about time management the same way again.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You often feel like you're racing the clock
  
• You work hard but still feel behind
  
• You wonder why some days feel scattered even when you planned to focus
  
• You blame yourself for not doing "enough"
  
• You want your days to feel calmer, lighter, and more intentional
  
• You're ready for time to finally feel manageable

Your time matters.

Your brain matters.

And understanding how the two work together can change your entire experience as an accountant.

I can't wait for you to listen!

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

Ever start your day with a plan…then spend the whole morning reacting to emails, requests, and other "quick things"?

That's your brain falling for the Mere Urgency Effect.

Urgency feels important, but most of the time it's just noise — and it steals time from the work that actually matters.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing one simple rule you can use today that stops urgency from running your entire day.