What is burnout? Why does it happen? How do we spot it early so that we can minimize the impact on us? Welcome to Part 1 of the Guide where we’re breaking down burnout! If you’re new to the Guide, start here! The Busy Season Survival Guide is a cumulation…
The Busy Season Survival Guide: Start Here!
Struggling with busy season burnout? I feel you, deep in my bones! Let’s see if we can fix that. Welcome to the series that I affectionately call The Busy Season Survival Guide! Named after my annual pre-tax season bullet journal spreads, the Guide is a collection of the theories, lessons,…
Happy Accountants’ Holiday 2025!
It’s May 1st, number crunchers, and for those of us in countries with an April 30th tax deadline – we made it! Another fun-filled tax season in the books. I hope you made it through this tax season intact, and if you had a rager of a tax party last…
Want to Overcome Overwhelm? Your Hobby is the Key!
Yup – if you’re facing overwhelm, do one more thing. Make it a hobby, preferably something you really love. Something that can get you into “flow”, or something you’re really proud of, or something that has meaning to you. Something that you’d do for free. Keep it low-stakes and low-pressure. …
What’s a Bullet Journal? (And What You Actually Need to Get Started)
What got you curious about bullet journaling? Was it those gorgeous spreads adorned with brush pen lettering, washi tape, and colour-coded habit trackers? Me too! But the very same images that piqued our curiosity can also feel overwhelming when we’re just starting out. The truth is that bullet journaling wasn’t…
Happy International Women’s Day 2025! This Year, We Accelerate Action
This year’s theme comes with a statistic: At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking…
How to Beat Busy Season Burnout (…or Not)
Holy smokes, what just happened? Come back to early January with me. We’d just come off the holidays, and my work-life balance was feeling on-point. I wrote about it. My husband and I are both public accountants, so we were gearing up for the impending “Busy Season” (that’s February through…
The Busy Creative’s Guide to Bullet Journaling (Start Here!)
Curious about what this whole bullet journaling thing is, and whether it’s really worth your time? Then you’ve come to the right place! This is a growing collection of everything you need to know about this mindfulness-meets-productivity system. Bullet journaling is perfect for busy people who want to make space…
The Intention Word: An Impactful New Year’s Tradition (and My Pick for 2025)
Another brand new year is upon us! I love picking an intention word as part of my process for reflection and direction while looking toward the year ahead. In this post I’ll share: What is an Intention Word? I’m pretty sure I picked up this idea from a Mel Robbins…
On Connection and Creative Self-Expression (I Made Holiday Cards!)
Look how cute! I just love making watercolour greeting cards. They’re a little tradition that gets me in the holiday spirit, and being handmade, they’re filled with loving gratitude for their recipients, plus the joy that lies in the making. I like to choose a theme and try to incorporate…