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"I can't travel because I don't want to leave my pet behind". That's not an excuse according to Katia Dimova, because she simply took her cat on the road with her. After 7 years of slow traveling with Gipsy, Katia is now starting a co-living project in a castle in the north of France. Listen to this episode if you want to know how Katia managed to take her cat everywhere on her travels and how you can do the same. ----more---- Connect with Katia: - On instagram @chateaucoliving - Website under construction ----more---- Connect with Anne: - On instagram @annes_nomadstory - Learn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Angie started her digital nomad life in 2012, when she left her home country of Argentina to go on a working holiday in New Zealand. In the first week she decided she will not go back home. After several working holidays, Angie found a way to monetize her passion and build her own business. She's currently writing a book about her travels in Iran! This interview is truly inspiring, so hit play and let's dream about future travels. ----more---- Connect with Angie: On instagram @titinroundtheworldOn her podcast (in spanish)On Youtube----more---- Connect with Anne: - On instagram@annes_nomadstory - Learn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Challenging the conventional education system, we look at how WorldSchooling actually imparts more important life skills that are often overlooked amidst the hustle & bustle of life. Joined by TEDxEdu speaker and CoFounder of Project World School - Lainie Liberti, we discuss the importance of empathy and opening up to perspectives. Learning is a lifelong journey and the world might just be the best classroom. I promised you this episode is not just for WorldSchoolers. I gained so much from it.

Living like a digital nomad gives you all the freedom in the world. But that can also be quite overwhelming... How can you structure your days in a way that feels good for YOU? That's what I'll be talking about with Nienke Appels! Fellow podcaster, brand strategist and part time digital nomad who escaped Dutch winter in Bali. Listen to the episode to hear Nienkes digital nomad story. ----more---- Connect with Nienke: - On instagram @nienkeappels - Listen to her podcast (in Dutch) ----more---- Connect with Anne: - On instagram @annes_nomadstory - Learn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Beach, surfing, a growing digital nomad community with lots of meet ups... That's what you get when you go to Lagos, Portugal. This upcoming digital nomad hotspot is high on my list of future destinations. In this episode, Joana (founder of Lagos Digital Nomads) will tell you everything about her town and why it's perfect for digital nomads. ----more---- Traveling & Meeting People are Joana’s greatest Passions! Graduated in Hotel Management, at the age of 26 decided to start her own business – she opened 2 Guesthouses in Lagos. Freedom to put her ideas and vision into practice, as well as geographical freedom, were always her biggest motivations. The search for more knowledge and the desire to expand her networking made her move to Lisbon. Many doors opened to her with the launch of “Eat at a Local’s” platform. Helping other entrepreneurs launching their own projects become also a project with mentoring and career coaching sessions. In the meantime, the pandemic arrived, and all her projects are on stand-by, but she found an opportunity with Digital Nomads! She launched herself into a new project, which according to her words is “the best of my worlds: tourism, entrepreneurship & networking”. 31STAugust was “Lagos Digital Nomads” first Meet Up, and since then, the group has been growing. Many Digital Nomads are coming to Lagos and she is now working on the website. Once the website is ready, she is pretty sure that more people will know about Lagos as a great destination for Digital Nomads and also wants to connect them with local entrepreneurs, helping like this local economy. ----more---- Connect with Joana: - On instagram @lagos.digitalnomads - Website coming soon ----more---- Connect with Anne: - On instagram@annes_nomadstory - Learn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

I don't know about you, but I rely heavily on my iphone with google maps when I'm traveling. I look up public transport, reviews for restaurants, how far is my airbnb from the beach? Augustas was a "digital nomad" before this name was invented. Already since 2003 he has chosen to live life by exploring different cultures and people of the world. He has experience living in dozens of countries in Latin America, Europe and Asia. Back in the day used to be a freelance web-developer without owning a computer. Augustas used to keep all important data on a 4GB USB stick and work from Internet cafes. In the last 5 years he focused on creating content for Amazon sellers. He hosted over 500 interviews with industry experts and organized 7 virtual summits as well as 5 international conferences in 4 countries. In the Amazon seller community Augustas is also known through his "Orange Klik" YouTube channel. How he managed to travel full time without ANY technology? Listen to this episode to find out. ----more---- Connect with Augustas: - On Linkedin - Learn more about his business: Orange Klik ----more----Connect with Anne: - On instagram @annes_nomadstory - Learn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Do you feel like digital nomad life is not possible for you, because your job doesn't allow you to work remotely? That's what Gertrud thought when she worked in the pharmaceutical industry. She decided to expand her skillset and started her digital nomad career combining her previous and new skills. After obtaining her doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences in December 2012, Gertrud decided to dive deeper in alternative medicine such as herbal and Chinese medicine as well as Ayurveda, but also in movement studies such as yoga, free movement & dance. She inherited the entrepreneurial spirit and founded, next to her career as medical writer, several other projects, including activewear label BoerlinBoerds and Movement & Health coaching Go With Gertrud. She offers a buffet of health, for you to pick and choose from. Inspiring with movement, nutrition, sleep & mindset. Realizing we often forget to include attention to healthy sensuality, she created the elegant sensual audio app Maeve to offer you a hands-on tool for healthy intimate pleasure. Now that's a career change! Listen to this episode to hear Gertrud's digital nomad story. Connect with Gertrud: On instagram: @gowithgertrudLearn more about her app: MaeveAlso on instagram: @withmaeveConnect with Anne: On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

The gig economy is growing faster than ever, and freelancing is one of the best ways to take your career on the road. In this episode, serial entrepreneur Alex Fasulo, shares how she made over a million dollars as a freelance writer on Fiverr. We discuss strategies to succeed on freelance platforms, lifestyle tips to get into the right hustle mindset, and how to branch out into more businesses from a successful foundation.

Ohhhh my... So much has happened since I started this podcast. After focusing on other aspects of life, I decided to finally RELAUNCH the podcast. With a new name, a new brand, and new guests! Woohoo!! In this trailer episode, I'll tell you exactly what to expect from season 2. Spoiler: WEEKLY episodes. Connect with Anne: @annes_nomadstoryon instagramLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

In the age of COVID-19, the notion of working virtually has become so commonplace it is almost clichéd to even discuss it as somehow novel or noteworthy, but in the world of the CPA, the move to working beyond the office is neither new nor easy. CPAs face significant issues when taking their efforts outside their corporate walls. Rise of the Virtual CPA The idea of the virtual CPA is hardly new. Many CPA firms had remote capabilities dating as far back as the 1970s, with modems dialing directly into office networks. Those relied on centralized systems housed in LAN rooms at CPA firm offices with work backed up to storage tapes. As time progressed, the technologies allowing remote work matured; in the early 2000s, we saw the introduction of cloud storage and remote hosting, the proliferation of virtual desktops, and the beginning of the end for local hosting. Today, nearly every professional software vendor in the space, like Thomson Reuters, Intuit, CCH, and others all sell fully cloud-based solutions for CPAs and their firms eliminating almost any need for centralized servers or storage. Individual practitioners have been able to use these technologies to provide outsourced virtual accounting services as a primary service to businesses that cannot afford or do not want to have local in-office accounting staffs. This has allowed the CPA to go fully remote…if they or, more importantly, their firm or clients are willing to. A CPA can now technically work and operate at 100% capacity nearly anywhere on the planet (or, at least, anywhere there’s Internet access, which, by virtue of mobile hotspots is effectively anywhere). Despite that capability, CPAs and CPA firms have tended to gain a reputation as risk-averse late adopters. Despite decades of technological progress, according to the CPA Firm Management Association’s 2020 Information Technology Survey, only about half utilize an external cloud provider to host their applications. Two-thirds do use virtual server products. Surprisingly, according to the Journal of Accountancy’s 2020 Tax Software Survey, a full 81% of tax firms locally host their tax software. Given where the industry is, virtual CPAs Read More » The post Becoming a Virtual CPA appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

In the age of COVID-19, the notion of working virtually has become so commonplace it is almost clichéd to even discuss it as somehow novel or noteworthy, but in the world of the CPA, the move to working beyond the office is neither new nor easy. CPAs face significant issues when taking their efforts outside their corporate walls. Rise of the Virtual CPA The idea of the virtual CPA is hardly new. Many CPA firms had remote capabilities dating as far back as the 1970s, with modems dialing directly into office networks. Those relied on centralized systems housed in LAN rooms at CPA firm offices with work backed up to storage tapes. As time progressed, the technologies allowing remote work matured; in the early 2000s, we saw the introduction of cloud storage and remote hosting, the proliferation of virtual desktops, and the beginning of the end for local hosting. Today, nearly every professional software vendor in the space, like Thomson Reuters, Intuit, CCH, and others all sell fully cloud-based solutions for CPAs and their firms eliminating almost any need for centralized servers or storage. Individual practitioners have been able to use these technologies to provide outsourced virtual accounting services as a primary service to businesses that cannot afford or do not want to have local in-office accounting staffs. This has allowed the CPA to go fully remote…if they or, more importantly, their firm or clients are willing to. A CPA can now technically work and operate at 100% capacity nearly anywhere on the planet (or, at least, anywhere there’s Internet access, which, by virtue of mobile hotspots is effectively anywhere). Despite that capability, CPAs and CPA firms have tended to gain a reputation as risk-averse late adopters. Despite decades of technological progress, according to the CPA Firm Management Association’s 2020 Information Technology Survey, only about half utilize an external cloud provider to host their applications. Two-thirds do use virtual server products. Surprisingly, according to the Journal of Accountancy’s 2020 Tax Software Survey, a full 81% of tax firms locally host their tax software. Given where the industry is, virtual CPAs Read More » The post Becoming a Virtual CPA appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

How do you run a successful Food and Travel YouTube Channel and still have time for your loved ones? In this episode, we talk about lifestyle balance, developing the right creator mindset, and tips & tricks to ace content creation on YouTube and social channels, with David Hoffman from the popular channel - DavidsBeenHere.

Most people dream of traveling to all the countries, how does it feel to have actually done it? We speak with Carlos Useros Moyano who is in the UN Master List of Individuals who have visited all 193 countries. He shares what it takes to accomplish this feat, the frustrating challenges and the crazy adventures involved. In this episode, we talk about changing perspectives and personal growth from traveling.

Figuring out what to wear to a job interview can be one of the most stressful decisions you make during your career search. Lucky for you, we’re here to help. Our Dress for Success infographic details the Do’s and Don’t of the much anticipated interview outfit. Give yourself a leg up (or a foot in); check it out. What to Wear to an Interview Why should you Dress for Success? Because a job interview is an audition! When you’re interviewing for an accounting or finance position, it’s important that you’re dressed for the part. What to Wear to an Interview: Women Of course what you wear to an interview is a personal decision, but here are some recommendations from industry professionals on what’s considered best practice for dressing for an interview. A natural-fiber business suit in a subdued color is a good choice for first interviews For skirts and dresses, hemlines should be close to knee-length Blouses should be modest and not overly revealing Keep jewelry minimal to avoid distracting the interviewer Hands, fingers and nails should be tidy. If nail polish is worn it should not be chipped or in a distracting color Whatever hairstyle is worn, it should appear neat If you choose to wear makeup, err on the side of natural looking What to Wear to an Interview: Men Ultimately, what you wear to an interview is your decision, but these are some recommendations on what men should wear to an interview from industry professionals. You can’t go wrong with a dark suit with a tie and white shirt While a conservative tie is recommended, don’t be afraid to choose something stylish with a little pizzazz Shoes should be shined (and not scuffed!) Wear dark socks Jewelry should be minimal to avoid distracting the interviewer, however a watch and wedding ring are perfectly acceptable Fingernails should be clean and trimmed If you have facial hair, it should be groomed neatly What Not to Wear to an Interview Remember, an interview is not a fashion show or a chance to make a fashion statement! It’s a time to showcase your Read More » The post What to Wear to an Interview – Women & Men appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

Figuring out what to wear to a job interview can be one of the most stressful decisions you make during your career search. Lucky for you, we’re here to help. Our Dress for Success infographic details the Do’s and Don’t of the much anticipated interview outfit. Give yourself a leg up (or a foot in); check it out. What to Wear to an Interview Why should you Dress for Success? Because a job interview is an audition! When you’re interviewing for an accounting or finance position, it’s important that you’re dressed for the part. What to Wear to an Interview: Women Of course what you wear to an interview is a personal decision, but here are some recommendations from industry professionals on what’s considered best practice for dressing for an interview. A natural-fiber business suit in a subdued color is a good choice for first interviews For skirts and dresses, hemlines should be close to knee-length Blouses should be modest and not overly revealing Keep jewelry minimal to avoid distracting the interviewer Hands, fingers and nails should be tidy. If nail polish is worn it should not be chipped or in a distracting color Whatever hairstyle is worn, it should appear neat If you choose to wear makeup, err on the side of natural looking What to Wear to an Interview: Men Ultimately, what you wear to an interview is your decision, but these are some recommendations on what men should wear to an interview from industry professionals. You can’t go wrong with a dark suit with a tie and white shirt While a conservative tie is recommended, don’t be afraid to choose something stylish with a little pizzazz Shoes should be shined (and not scuffed!) Wear dark socks Jewelry should be minimal to avoid distracting the interviewer, however a watch and wedding ring are perfectly acceptable Fingernails should be clean and trimmed If you have facial hair, it should be groomed neatly What Not to Wear to an Interview Remember, an interview is not a fashion show or a chance to make a fashion statement! It’s a time to showcase your Read More » The post What to Wear to an Interview – Women & Men appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

2020 was eventful and that's an understatement. I decided to record an episode about my 2020. Where I traveled to, what I worked on and what my plans are for 2021. So listen in to hear me ramble on about all that... Connect with Anne: @annes_nomadstory on instagramLearn more about The Podcast Babes

Merel always had a huge passion for singing and songwriting. After years of doing this as a hobby, she met a hardstyle DJ and decided to record a song with them. 4 songs, 440.000+ streams and a publishing deal later, she's hustling hard to make more music while also working a 9-5. Tune in to find out how Merel made a sidehustle of her passion, plans for the future and much needed time management hacks. Connect with Anne: @annes_nomadstory on instagramLearn more about The Podcast Babes

Accounting Skills – Which are the Most Important? The job market for accounting professionals is hot. But if you want to land the best jobs, you need to demonstrate the in-demand accounting skills that make you the perfect fit. It’s not all about technical accounting skills. Accounting managers can teach good people the basics of Excel, bank reconciliations, and software, but accounting soft skills may be more elusive. To ensure you’ve always got options, these are the top accounting skills you need to master: Information Technology Digital Competency Communication Decision Making Conscientiousness Being a Team Player Customer Service Digital Skills for Accountants Employers today are less concerned with how fast you wield a 10-key than they are with your knowledge of accounting systems, such as QuickBooks or Xero for small business or Sage, Oracle or SAP for big industry. Advanced Excel skills for accountants are also in demand, as accountants use spreadsheets in virtually every position, in every industry. Experience working with a particular product is great, but the ability to adapt to various software and systems demonstrates flexibility and technological aptitude. Basic Excel Skills for Accountants 1. Presentation and Formatting If you’re sharing your spreadsheet with someone, it’s important that all of the information is easy to digest and understand. Formatting the cells using colors, or font variations (bold, italic, etc.) can help communicate what you’re trying to express. For example, a conditional format could be applied to highlight all negative numbers in red, and highlight positive numbers in green. 2. Utilize VLOOOKUPs VLOOKUPs make finding specific data very simple. In the event that you need to pull all the entries (from one or more spreadsheets) that contain a specific piece of data, this is the tool that should be used. 3. Data Manipulation Having all the data in a spreadsheet is only the first step. An excellent accountant knows how to filter and sort any set of data to prepare a simple yet informative report without any unnecessary clutter. Business Intelligence to Provide Actionable Advice The ability to produce timely and accurate numbers is of course one of Read More » The post Top Accounting Skills You Need to Master! appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

Accounting Skills – Which are the Most Important? The job market for accounting professionals is hot. But if you want to land the best jobs, you need to demonstrate the in-demand accounting skills that make you the perfect fit. It’s not all about technical accounting skills. Accounting managers can teach good people the basics of Excel, bank reconciliations, and software, but accounting soft skills may be more elusive. To ensure you’ve always got options, these are the top accounting skills you need to master: Information Technology Digital Competency Communication Decision Making Conscientiousness Being a Team Player Customer Service Digital Skills for Accountants Employers today are less concerned with how fast you wield a 10-key than they are with your knowledge of accounting systems, such as QuickBooks or Xero for small business or Sage, Oracle or SAP for big industry. Advanced Excel skills for accountants are also in demand, as accountants use spreadsheets in virtually every position, in every industry. Experience working with a particular product is great, but the ability to adapt to various software and systems demonstrates flexibility and technological aptitude. Basic Excel Skills for Accountants 1. Presentation and Formatting If you’re sharing your spreadsheet with someone, it’s important that all of the information is easy to digest and understand. Formatting the cells using colors, or font variations (bold, italic, etc.) can help communicate what you’re trying to express. For example, a conditional format could be applied to highlight all negative numbers in red, and highlight positive numbers in green. 2. Utilize VLOOOKUPs VLOOKUPs make finding specific data very simple. In the event that you need to pull all the entries (from one or more spreadsheets) that contain a specific piece of data, this is the tool that should be used. 3. Data Manipulation Having all the data in a spreadsheet is only the first step. An excellent accountant knows how to filter and sort any set of data to prepare a simple yet informative report without any unnecessary clutter. Business Intelligence to Provide Actionable Advice The ability to produce timely and accurate numbers is of course one of Read More » The post Top Accounting Skills You Need to Master! appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

So you’re looking for advice to become a Digital Nomad? In this episode, Anne and Pippa share their experiences from traveling around the world to starting their businesses and living in Bali. Tune in to find out what advice they have for you to start your career towards location independence! Resources From This Episode: Pippa’s websitePippa’s official Instagram Let me know what you think of my new podcast on Instagram (@annes_nomadstory). Would you like to know more about what I can do for you as a podcast strategist? Feel free to look around here, at my website.

Every tax season is unique. It seems as though every year has a few new tax rules or technologies to navigate, but 2020 will likely go down in the record books due to its changing tax deadlines, new rules, loans, and stimulus payments. And if those challenges weren’t enough, companies were navigating all of it with a record number of employees working from home. What should we expect as we approach this new tax season? Here are some trends we’re seeing. Tax changes will make for an interesting filing season A few years ago, tax reform made sweeping changes to the U.S. income tax code, impacting virtually every business and individual and complicating the filing season as taxpayers and professionals adjusted to the new rates and rules. Expect the 2021 filing season to be similar. Pandemic relief legislation passed in 2020 will significantly impact income and payroll tax filings for companies in the coming year. Employers will need to navigate new retention credits, forgiveness on Paycheck Protection Program loans, and delays in payment of Social Security taxes. Many employees are now working virtually and could be residents of a different state than their employers, which can impact the company’s state income taxes, withholding, and unemployment insurance. Staying on top of these changes and preparing for their impact on 2020 tax filings is crucial. Flexible and remote work will continue The pandemic forced companies to switch to remote working virtually overnight. Although the migration went reasonably well, it will likely go on longer than many companies initially predicted. According to a survey from Willis Towers Watson, employers expect 19% of their workforce to continue working from home full-time post-COVID. That’s roughly half the percentage working from home in July 2020 (44%), but almost three times 2019’s figure (7%). Companies have figured out the tools and technology to make remote work successful in a structural way. However, many still need to adapt leadership styles to this new way of working. Employers also need to focus on employees’ well-being as workers continue to deal with blurred boundaries between work and home, juggling work with childcare and homeschooling, stress, and burnout. Technology Read More » The post How to navigate the upcoming tax season appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

Every tax season is unique. It seems as though every year has a few new tax rules or technologies to navigate, but 2020 will likely go down in the record books due to its changing tax deadlines, new rules, loans, and stimulus payments. And if those challenges weren’t enough, companies were navigating all of it with a record number of employees working from home. What should we expect as we approach this new tax season? Here are some trends we’re seeing. Tax changes will make for an interesting filing season A few years ago, tax reform made sweeping changes to the U.S. income tax code, impacting virtually every business and individual and complicating the filing season as taxpayers and professionals adjusted to the new rates and rules. Expect the 2021 filing season to be similar. Pandemic relief legislation passed in 2020 will significantly impact income and payroll tax filings for companies in the coming year. Employers will need to navigate new retention credits, forgiveness on Paycheck Protection Program loans, and delays in payment of Social Security taxes. Many employees are now working virtually and could be residents of a different state than their employers, which can impact the company’s state income taxes, withholding, and unemployment insurance. Staying on top of these changes and preparing for their impact on 2020 tax filings is crucial. Flexible and remote work will continue The pandemic forced companies to switch to remote working virtually overnight. Although the migration went reasonably well, it will likely go on longer than many companies initially predicted. According to a survey from Willis Towers Watson, employers expect 19% of their workforce to continue working from home full-time post-COVID. That’s roughly half the percentage working from home in July 2020 (44%), but almost three times 2019’s figure (7%). Companies have figured out the tools and technology to make remote work successful in a structural way. However, many still need to adapt leadership styles to this new way of working. Employers also need to focus on employees’ well-being as workers continue to deal with blurred boundaries between work and home, juggling work with childcare and homeschooling, stress, and burnout. Technology Read More » The post How to navigate the upcoming tax season appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

Tax season is synonymous for most accounting professionals with long hours and stressful days. For the willing, it’s time to change that reality! Here are’s five ways to see the light of day, and at the end of the tunnel, during Tax Season 2021. Here are five ways for work balance during tax season 1.Technology will keep your brain sane If you think data entry, manual address updates, or jumping in and out of databases is the bane of your tax season existence, then you’re probably right. That might sound daunting to some, but the good news is that should be a thing of the past. Not only has Tax Software gotten more affordable in recent years, but it’s also gotten a lot more efficient. Easily transfer K-1 data from Partnerships to the S Corp, to Trusts. Moving information from one return to another with one click is what awaits with one simple software implementation. 2. Flexibility isn’t just for gymnasts Make working from home just as effective as from the office by leveraging the aforementioned technology upgrades to establish a streamlined auto-scanning and paperless system. And a reliable VPN system makes it just as secure! The only real difference is, what pair of sweatpants will you choose today? 3. Walk the walk…literally Is it possible to feel just as good about the second half of your day as the first? Absolutely, you can do that by scheduling time to take a walk, even if it’s only for 15 or 20 minutes. This will help get your blood going and boosts your energy to enable you to finish the day strong. Staying still, absolutely will make your days harder and tax season feel longer. 4. Eat and Repeat, at least 3 times! Rosalie Moscoe, Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner, stress relief, and nutrition expert recommends eating three meals a day and having a protein at each meal. She suggests “keeping snacks on hand, such as yogurt, fruit, raw walnuts, pecans or almonds, to give you an energy boost when you need it.” Making time to eat means your energy will not deplete! 5. Read More » The post 5 Ways to Achieve Work/Life Balance During Tax Season appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

Tax season is synonymous for most accounting professionals with long hours and stressful days. For the willing, it’s time to change that reality! Here are’s five ways to see the light of day, and at the end of the tunnel, during Tax Season 2021. Here are five ways for work balance during tax season 1.Technology will keep your brain sane If you think data entry, manual address updates, or jumping in and out of databases is the bane of your tax season existence, then you’re probably right. That might sound daunting to some, but the good news is that should be a thing of the past. Not only has Tax Software gotten more affordable in recent years, but it’s also gotten a lot more efficient. Easily transfer K-1 data from Partnerships to the S Corp, to Trusts. Moving information from one return to another with one click is what awaits with one simple software implementation. 2. Flexibility isn’t just for gymnasts Make working from home just as effective as from the office by leveraging the aforementioned technology upgrades to establish a streamlined auto-scanning and paperless system. And a reliable VPN system makes it just as secure! The only real difference is, what pair of sweatpants will you choose today? 3. Walk the walk…literally Is it possible to feel just as good about the second half of your day as the first? Absolutely, you can do that by scheduling time to take a walk, even if it’s only for 15 or 20 minutes. This will help get your blood going and boosts your energy to enable you to finish the day strong. Staying still, absolutely will make your days harder and tax season feel longer. 4. Eat and Repeat, at least 3 times! Rosalie Moscoe, Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner, stress relief, and nutrition expert recommends eating three meals a day and having a protein at each meal. She suggests “keeping snacks on hand, such as yogurt, fruit, raw walnuts, pecans or almonds, to give you an energy boost when you need it.” Making time to eat means your energy will not deplete! 5. Read More » The post 5 Ways to Achieve Work/Life Balance During Tax Season appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article

Ask Yourself, “Am I a Workaholic?” We often wear workaholism as a badge of honor in our culture. People who put in long hours, including evenings and weekends, are often seen as smart, ambitious and entrepreneurial. But a workaholic lifestyle has its downsides. Workaholics tend to take on more work than they can effectively handle and are more disorganized than people who can disconnect from work. Being committed to your job is a good quality, but there is a difference between having a strong work ethic and being a workaholic. Here’s how to tell if you’ve crossed that line with these telltale signs of a workaholic: You’re a Millennial You Have Trouble Delegating Work You Can’t Turn Off Your Life is Neglected You Don’t Feel Well You’re Part of the Millennial Workforce Members of the generation with a reputation for slacking off and not wanting to pay their dues are actually more likely to be workaholics than other generations. A 2016 study by Project: Time Off found that 43 percent of people who identified themselves as “work martyrs” were Millennials, compared to just 29 percent of overall survey respondents. They were also more likely to forfeit unused vacation days than Gen Xers and Boomers. What Causes Workaholism in Millennialls? In an interview with Harvard Business Review, a Senior Project Director for Project: Time Off theorized that cell phones and the internet are two of the reasons Millennials tend to be workaholics. This is the first generation that entered the workforce with both of those technologies available, and as such, the Millennial hiring process looks different than other generations’. Delegating Work is Difficult for You Workaholics tend to be terrible at delegation because they believe that nobody can do a job as well as they can. When they must hand off work to others, they micromanage. If you believe that you are the only one capable of getting work done, recognize that this is a trust issue. Many of your team members are likely just as capable. Some very valuable advice for workaholics is to start by delegating small tasks that can free you up to Read More » The post Top 5 Signs of a Workaholic: Do You Have These Workaholic Symptoms? appeared first on Accounting Principals Blog. View the full article