The Accountants' Recruiter’s Post

Oh. That wasn't meant to happen. What do I mean? The Sunday Evening Blues, where you used to fret about work. Do you remember when you used to be employed? And you got the Sunday evening blues? Perhaps you promised yourself that when you ran your own business, it would be different? No more finishing a weekend and then stressing about the week ahead. But have you found yourself once again dreading Monday morning? 📩 What emails will come in that HAVE to be dealt with? 🔥 What fires do you need to put out because a team member hasn’t done something correctly? 😴 Then just how many hours will you need to work this week to get EVERYTHING done? But at least you don’t have a boss breathing down your neck? Right?? But why is it that your practice is growing but you seem to have less time than when you were smaller and had less of a team. And even worse, you now may struggle to pay yourself. Who wants all this extra stress without the extra reward? ❓ What if you knew how to get back in control and stop the overwhelm and dread? Particularly how to get your team to step up and take the initiative. ➡️ In our FREE webinar on 17th April at 10:00 (UK time) we will be talking about how to go from overwhelm to balance. We’ll even share the secrets of how other busy accountants like you have regained control and now have 8 hours a week to work on their business. Link to register is in the comments. Any relate to this? #StartupToGrownup #scaling #scalingup #accountingandaccountants

For the first time in 10 years -- I made a mistake… I thought I'd left behind. I thought I was over this… learned my lesson the hard way… and wouldn't fall for it again. Yet, there I was, seeing… the same old trap unfold in just an hour. I was buzzing with excitement about… a new project and decided to… break my own rule: no working evenings or weekends. This project felt special, and I couldn't wait until Monday.  So, I went to my office on a Sunday… promising myself I'd only spend an hour. I set a timer to keep me in check. When the timer rang, I kept going. After a half hour more, I was really proud of what I'd done. Then, I got this rush of excitement.. thinking about all the extra stuff I could do… to start the week off with a bang. You know “really get ahead” This kind of thinking got me into trouble with burnout before.  I've spent years helping my clients avoid this very trap.  There's always something new, always another goal. And I realized how quickly an innocent hour… of work for fun can turn into a whole day's work… because you're riding on passion and ambition. So, I literally threw my hands up… walked away, and shut my office door tight behind me.  It was a close call, but I turned it around! #KrisWard #BusinessCoach #ProductivityExpert --------------------------------- ⭐I’m Kris Ward, I help entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, small business owners and founders get time back so they can get to the real work!  ✅If you’re ready to have a business that supports your life instead of consuming it - I can get you there fast! 

For the first time in 10 years -- I made a mistake… I thought I'd left behind. I thought I was over this… learned my lesson the hard way… and wouldn't fall for it again. Yet, there I was, seeing… the same old trap unfold in just an hour. I was buzzing with excitement about… a new project and decided to… break my own rule: no working evenings or weekends. This project felt special, and I couldn't wait until Monday.  So, I went to my office on a Sunday… promising myself I'd only spend an hour. I set a timer to keep me in check. When the timer rang, I kept going. After a half hour more, I was really proud of what I'd done. Then, I got this rush of excitement.. thinking about all the extra stuff I could do… to start the week off with a bang. You know “really get ahead” This kind of thinking got me into trouble with burnout before.  I've spent years helping my clients avoid this very trap.  There's always something new, always another goal. And I realized how quickly an innocent hour… of work for fun can turn into a whole day's work… because you're riding on passion and ambition. So, I literally threw my hands up… walked away, and shut my office door tight behind me.  It was a close call, but I turned it around! #KrisWard #ProductivityExpert #BusinessCoach --------------------------------- ⭐I’m Kris Ward, I help entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, small business owners and founders get time back so they can get to the real work!  ✅If you’re ready to have a business that supports your life instead of consuming it - I can get you there fast! 

If ‘busy’ is your badge, then burnout is your prize. 82% of small business owners work over 40 hours a week, and 60% of them are facing burnout. These aren't just numbers—they're part of a growing trend that’s forcing businesses to shut their doors. And it’s not just business owners who are feeling the heat; law firms, tech companies, and development teams are all in the same boat. We’ve been conditioned to think that long hours are the only way to get ahead, but the reality is that it’s unsustainable–and it’s costing businesses more than they realize. Somewhere along the way, we made “busy” a status symbol, but let’s be real—who actually wants to clock 60+ hours every week? That’s survival mode, not success. Here’s why The 3.3 Rule is a game changer:  ✔️ Work no more than 3 hours at a time. ✔️ Take a break that’s 30% of the time you worked. ✔️ Watch your business grow without sacrificing your life. It’s time to retire the outdated 8-hour grind and switch to a model that lets you crush it at work without sacrificing your life. Being busy should NOT be a badge of honor. #CareerGrowth #BusinessTips #Productivity #Burnout #Leadership #Stress #33RuleBook #Utah

Are you feeling overwhelmed already right at the start of the week? We've all been there. To-do lists a mile long, feeling pulled in a million directions. But listen up, fellow entrepreneurs: scheduling downtime is NOT a luxury, it's a necessity! ️ Why? Because a burnt-out owner is a less productive owner. By taking breaks and prioritizing rest, you'll return to your tasks with renewed focus and energy. So, here's the challenge: Block out some "me-time" on your calendar this week. Treat it like any other important appointment – because it is! What are your best tips for avoiding burnout? Share them in the comments! #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #TimeManagement

We know the feeling – it's not uncommon to experience feeling stuck at some point. Businesses owners, no matter what size or stage of growth, can find themselves stuck in limbo and unable to move forward 👎 It might seem like everyone else has gotten ahead while you’re still trudging through the same challenges day after day. We get it - being stuck isn't fun for anyone! Try not to let frustration get the better of you - remember that we all move at different paces and that what matters most is staying steady with yourself until the next breakthrough arrives 😊 That dreadful feeling normally comes from one of the following: - An unexpected change in your business - Personal life challenges - Juggling too many things - Burnout Sit back and reflect on what is getting you down, THEN you can get out of the rut 🙌 You’re not alone, and feeling stuck is completely normal. We’re all so used to reading about other peoples’ wins and successes – remember that we only ever see other people’s highlights! #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinesstips #businessgrowth #smallbusinesschallenges

We know the feeling – it's not uncommon to experience feeling stuck at some point. Businesses owners, no matter what size or stage of growth, can find themselves stuck in limbo and unable to move forward 👎 It might seem like everyone else has gotten ahead while you’re still trudging through the same challenges day after day. We get it - being stuck isn't fun for anyone! Try not to let frustration get the better of you - remember that we all move at different paces and that what matters most is staying steady with yourself until the next breakthrough arrives 😊 That dreadful feeling normally comes from one of the following: - An unexpected change in your business - Personal life challenges - Juggling too many things - Burnout Sit back and reflect on what is getting you down, THEN you can get out of the rut 🙌 You’re not alone, and feeling stuck is completely normal. We’re all so used to reading about other peoples’ wins and successes – remember that we only ever see other people’s highlights! #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinesstips #businessgrowth #smallbusinesschallenges

We know the feeling – it's not uncommon to experience feeling stuck at some point. Businesses owners, no matter what size or stage of growth, can find themselves stuck in limbo and unable to move forward 👎 It might seem like everyone else has gotten ahead while you’re still trudging through the same challenges day after day. We get it - being stuck isn't fun for anyone! Try not to let frustration get the better of you - remember that we all move at different paces and that what matters most is staying steady with yourself until the next breakthrough arrives 😊 That dreadful feeling normally comes from one of the following: - An unexpected change in your business - Personal life challenges - Juggling too many things - Burnout Sit back and reflect on what is getting you down, THEN you can get out of the rut 🙌 You’re not alone, and feeling stuck is completely normal. We’re all so used to reading about other peoples’ wins and successes – remember that we only ever see other people’s highlights! #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinesstips #businessgrowth #smallbusinesschallenges

We know the feeling – it's not uncommon to experience feeling stuck at some point. Businesses owners, no matter what size or stage of growth, can find themselves stuck in limbo and unable to move forward 👎 It might seem like everyone else has gotten ahead while you’re still trudging through the same challenges day after day. We get it - being stuck isn't fun for anyone! Try not to let frustration get the better of you - remember that we all move at different paces and that what matters most is staying steady with yourself until the next breakthrough arrives 😊 That dreadful feeling normally comes from one of the following: - An unexpected change in your business - Personal life challenges - Juggling too many things - Burnout Sit back and reflect on what is getting you down, THEN you can get out of the rut 🙌 You’re not alone, and feeling stuck is completely normal. We’re all so used to reading about other peoples’ wins and successes – remember that we only ever see other people’s highlights! #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinesstips #businessgrowth #smallbusinesschallenges

Feeling overwhelmed 😩 with your business and working just to stay ahead of the crush is a common issue I hear from clients. You think if you work harder, longer hours, you will be able to get yourself out of the weeds and have more control. Nope. You will not only suffer burnout, but you will live to work and never have time to enjoy life, family, friends and owning a business will feel like a life sentence. If it isn’t fun, why own a business? You know what you need to do to fix this feeling? 💡Schedule, recurring breaks, or vacations. I explain why breaks and stepping away will help increase productivity in my blog, “Vacations”. According to science … Creativity went up 33%, happiness levels rose 25% and productivity went up 13%! 📈 I highly suggest you read the blog as it not only explains how this will help you, but how to implement it. All you have to do is click the link in the comments. ⬇️ Now don’t you want this to be you? 😃 #businessowners #struggles #overwhelm #businesscoach #burnout #vacations