Have you ever made a plan, felt totally ready to follow through, and then… didn't?

You told yourself you'd start tomorrow. You even meant it. But tomorrow came, and somehow, nothing changed. You might've even thought, "What's wrong with me? I know better."

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone—and this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast is going to hit home.

It's called "I Know What to Do, But I'm Just Not Doing It," and it's all about that frustrating gap between knowing and doing. You'll learn what's really happening in your brain when you make plans but don't follow through, and why willpower has nothing to do with it.

You'll also hear how one small shift—working with your brain instead of against it—can make following through feel easier and even enjoyable.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You make plans but rarely stick to them.
  
• You tell yourself you'll start tomorrow… a lot.
  
• You feel frustrated for not doing what you know would make your life easier.
  
• You're tired of thinking you need more discipline or motivation.
  
• You want to understand how your brain actually works so you can finally get things done—without the guilt or pressure.

This is one of those episodes that'll make you sigh in relief and say, "Ohhh… that makes sense now."

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

If you've ever tried time blocking and felt boxed in, frustrated, or like it "just doesn't work for you," you're not alone.

But the issue isn't the system—it's what your brain does when structure shows up.

Time blocking works because it helps you make decisions in advance with your smarter brain, instead of letting your overwhelmed brain run the day.

Even if you follow it imperfectly, it gives you clarity and direction—and that alone can change everything.

Learn why time blocking works in just 5 minutes.

Have you ever felt more pressure than excitement when a new year begins?

You start seeing all the "new year, new you" posts, everyone's talking about big goals and fresh starts… and instead of feeling motivated, you feel that little knot in your stomach.

If you've ever thought, "This year has to be different," only to immediately feel overwhelmed, this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast is for you.

The truth is, New Year anxiety is a lot more common than most people admit. The constant messages about goals, resolutions, and self-improvement can trigger stress and self-doubt.

And for accountants, it's even trickier — January doesn't just mean a new year; it means busy season is right around the corner.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You feel pressure to "get it all together" at the start of every new year
  
• You set goals but immediately feel anxious or behind
  
• You're already thinking about busy season and feeling the weight of it
  
• You've caught yourself saying, "I should be further along by now"
  
• You want to start the year calm, not stressed

If January has you feeling more tense than inspired, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and see what's really going on in your brain — so you can start your year from a place of calm confidence instead of anxiety.

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