The Silent Struggle: Hiding Depression from Clients The Fear of Being Exposed As an accountant, the pressure to maintain a professional image is immense. We’re expected to be reliable, composed, and in control of the numbers we deal with and the businesses we help run. But for someone struggling with depression, this can feel…
The Pursuit of Perfection: An Accountant’s Struggle The Perfectionist Instinct As accountants, we are trained to aim for perfection. We’ve all been there, reconciling to the penny, ensuring everything balances, and making sure that everything is equal. It’s part of the job, and it’s how we maintain the integrity of our work. The fundamental accounting…
The January Gloom: A Taxing Time for Accountants The Aftermath of Christmas January can feel like a never-ending slog for accountants, especially those of us working in self-employment. After the festive buzz of Christmas and the excitement of a fresh new year, January hits like a cold, hard reality. The buzz of the holidays is…
Just Start – It’s All About the Progress The Fear of Starting We’ve all been there, right? That moment where you’re staring at the starting line of a new project, paralyzed by the fear of failure. What if it doesn’t work? What if people judge you? What’s the point anyway? We’ve all got that inner…