"I'll just do it myself."

It sounds efficient—but it's often your brain trying to avoid discomfort.

Your lower brain craves control and certainty, so it convinces you that doing everything yourself is safer and faster. But over time, that thought leads to overwhelm, exhaustion, and less focus on what truly matters.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing why your brain defaults to doing it all—and a smarter way to start delegating without the stress.

Be honest — how often do you sit down to get work done… only to get pulled straight into your inbox?

Do you feel like the emails never stop coming, no matter how many you answer?

Do you catch yourself checking your inbox "just for a second" — only to lose 30 minutes you didn't plan to spend?

And when you finally log off at the end of the day, do you still feel behind… even though you were busy the entire time?

If so, you're not alone. For accountants especially, email can feel like a full-time job on top of your actual job.

Clients, colleagues, and even your boss expect quick responses. The pressure to stay on top of it all is real.

That's why so many accountants dream about reaching Inbox Zero — that magical place where your inbox is empty, organized, and stress-free. But here's the problem… chasing Inbox Zero the wrong way can actually make things worse.

In this week's episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I'm sharing a different approach — one that helps you reclaim control of your inbox and your focus without spending your entire day buried in emails.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You feel like email is running your day instead of you running it
  
• You check your inbox constantly but still feel behind
  
• You want a smarter way to manage email without spending hours doing it
  
• You've tried chasing Inbox Zero but end up more stressed, not less
  
• You want more focus, more control, and less overwhelm

Your inbox doesn't have to set the pace for your day. There's a better way to manage it — and I can't wait to share it with you.

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 notice how your brain seems to stop cooperating the moment pressure kicks in?

You can't focus, your thoughts scatter, and suddenly everything feels urgent.

That's not you falling apart—it's your brain in survival mode. When your lower brain senses threat, it hijacks your ability to think clearly.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm explaining what your brain actually does under pressure—and how one short pause can bring your focus and calm back online.