Hi Tom, Thank you for reminding us how important it is to make a healthy lifestyle our priority . I pray that you stay healthy and have a very enjoyable tax season.
Tom, I always value you whatever you send every month. But this one really hit home. My mental health has been a wreck the last 5 tax seasons. I would always increase my PITA fee but you are so right, it has not been worth it.
Zoom is all of our best friend. You are wonderful via Zoom. I love seeing you in person but we understand. You can end your zoom with a happy hour or break out session because you are so amazing. Have a wonderful tax season!
I agree with everything you say and have tried to change my practice to reflect it. I work more than you but way less than I used to. I take one long weekend a month off (Spring Training!!) and make time for my family because they deserve better than a trashed wife/mom three months a year!
Thank you for sharing this Tom. In my former life I was a speech pathologist. You must rest your voice completely so no talking (literally none) until you are well.
Such good advice Tom! My problem is that I also have a business partner who has a hard time not working too hard during tax season. How do I pace myself if she doesn't?
You can simply make changes for yourself and set new expectations for your involvement. It can initiate a discussion. Explain how unhealthy work habits impacts you, and that you want to do better for clients.
And that's why I like following you Tom. Your advice is timely, intelligent, and has a wonderful element of common sense.
Hi Tom, Thank you for reminding us how important it is to make a healthy lifestyle our priority . I pray that you stay healthy and have a very enjoyable tax season.
Maryann F Hopkins
Tom, I always value you whatever you send every month. But this one really hit home. My mental health has been a wreck the last 5 tax seasons. I would always increase my PITA fee but you are so right, it has not been worth it.
Thanks for sharing your health journey with us.
Tom, please take care of yourself.
Zoom is all of our best friend. You are wonderful via Zoom. I love seeing you in person but we understand. You can end your zoom with a happy hour or break out session because you are so amazing. Have a wonderful tax season!
Agreed, I don't even care if I see him live. I love all his webinars, and it works better for me, because I can pause them.
Great advice.
We should work to live, not live to work.
Thank you for the great reminders! Great goals for us all.
Take care of yourself, and we wish you a full speedy recovery!
Tom, once again you have hit the nail on the head and give me some more great advice. This is an important reminder as we head into filing season.
I agree with everything you say and have tried to change my practice to reflect it. I work more than you but way less than I used to. I take one long weekend a month off (Spring Training!!) and make time for my family because they deserve better than a trashed wife/mom three months a year!
Tom, Thank you indeed for your advice so important for all of us. As you know I am already following the advice and cutting back on my engagements.
LOVE this article!!! Thank you so much for writing this post!!! I really needed to have this reminder today. Hope you have a wonderful tax season!
Thank you for sharing this Tom. In my former life I was a speech pathologist. You must rest your voice completely so no talking (literally none) until you are well.
Such good advice Tom! My problem is that I also have a business partner who has a hard time not working too hard during tax season. How do I pace myself if she doesn't?
You can simply make changes for yourself and set new expectations for your involvement. It can initiate a discussion. Explain how unhealthy work habits impacts you, and that you want to do better for clients.