359: Navigating Year End Chaos Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner
- Financial Adventure, LLC
- Dec 3, 2025
- 8 min read
359: Navigating Year End Chaos Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
Navigating the year-end chaos is often top of mind for many business owners, professionals, and accountants during this challenging time when there is so much to do, not only in our professional lives but in our personal lives as well. During this year-end rush, it’s easy to worry about how you’ll manage the stress and ensure you not only get everything done but also find time to enjoy your holidays as well. In today’s podcast episode, I walk you through some of the steps I work on with my one-on-one clients. These simple steps will help you navigate this busy time and help you savor the joy of the holidays. Whether you are starting a business or side hustle, you’re a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur, freelancer, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online, or in-house bookkeeper or accountant, a virtual assistant or VA, or have a professional career, going into the holiday season with a plan, knowing the right balance between your professional life and your personal life, and making sure you take the time for your own well-being will definitely have an impact on every moment you get to enjoy during the upcoming holiday season…
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Show Notes:
Navigating the year-end chaos is often top of mind for many business owners, professionals, and accountants during this challenging time when there is so much to do not only in our professional lives but in our personal lives as well. During this year-end rush, it’s easy to worry about how you’ll manage the stress and ensure you not only get everything done but also find time to enjoy your holidays as well. In today’s podcast episode, I walk you through some of the steps I work on with my one-on-one clients. These simple steps will help you navigate this busy time and help you savor the joy of the holidays. Whether you are starting a business or side hustle, you’re a self-employed individual, a solopreneur, entrepreneur, mompreneur, freelancer, small business owner, a remote, virtual, online, or in-house bookkeeper or accountant, a virtual assistant or VA, or have a professional career, going into the holiday season with a plan, knowing the right balance between your professional life and your personal life, and making sure you take the time for your own well-being will definitely have an impact on every moment you get to enjoy during the upcoming holiday season…
Welcome Back…The end of the year can be overwhelming, juggling year-end financials, holiday plans, and the general chaos that accompanies the season. As a CPA and Certified Life Coach, I’ve seen the toll it can take on business owners and accountants, and that’s why I wanted to share how you can genuinely create a stress-free holiday for yourself this year. Today, I’m sharing five simple steps to help you navigate this busy time and savor the joy of the holidays.
The first step is to take a moment and reflect on your priorities. What are the crucial tasks that must be completed by the end of the year? Think about the tasks you have in your professional life, but don’t forget about everything you have going on in your personal life as well. Prioritize each of these priorities based on urgency and importance. When you prioritize, you’ll discover that some tasks could be delegated, postponed, or may not even need to be done. Taking the time to do this step alone will significantly help you reduce your stress.
Step two is all about setting up efficient processes to ensure these high-priority tasks get done. Establish a clear workflow for your tasks to streamline your efforts. Consider automation whenever you can for repetitive tasks. For example, many of the accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners I work with implement automation for data entry, which allows them to focus on higher-value activities not only during the busy holiday season but they reap the benefits all year long. When you implement an efficient process, not only will you save time, but you will also enhance your overall sense of control.
If you’re an accountant or high-stress professional, you want to start enjoying your life more, both at work and at home. You’ve likely built a successful career, but at what cost? The problem is you’re so buried in deadlines and to-do lists, there’s no time or energy left for the things that really matter. You’re great at managing clients, deadlines, and numbers, but your own stress, time, and well-being, well, they always seem to come last. The constant pressure leads to burnout, guilt, and feeling like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough. I see this all the time. As a CPA with over 20 years of experience and a Certified Coach, I’ve helped high-achieving professionals like you go from stress and burnout to a more integrated and balanced lifestyle using The RE*INVENTION™ Process. This process helps you reduce stress, reclaim your time, and finally build a healthier, happier, more balanced lifestyle without sacrificing your success. The truth is, stress doesn’t go away on its own, and eventually, the cost isn’t just exhaustion; it’s your health, your relationships, and your love for the work you once enjoyed. If you’re ready to build a life you don’t need a vacation from, it’s easy to get started. First, schedule your Complimentary Stress Audit & Clarity Session, where in just one session, I’ll help you pinpoint what’s really draining your time and energy, create a personalized action plan to help you simplify your life, reclaim your time, and increase your productivity so that you start living with more energy, focus, and freedom. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I can help you customize a plan to stop the overwhelm and start enjoying your life again. Go to www.FinancialAdventure.com, click on the Work With Me button, and book your free session today. Let this be the moment you stop just surviving and start living with more control and finally enjoy a more integrated and balanced lifestyle again. In the meantime, check out all the other resources and solutions on my website that you can immediately apply to your life so you can stop being stressed out and feeling like you're never doing enough, and instead breathe a sigh of relief at the end of the day, knowing you've accomplished enough and can enjoy your life more.
In step three, you’ll need to address the importance of taking breaks and your own self-care. When you take short breaks, you’ll boost productivity and creativity. By incorporating short breaks into your workday, you’ll find your energy levels increase, and you’ll approach your tasks with a renewed focus. Remember, taking care of yourself is a crucial part of achieving your year-end goals. Remember this. I know many people view it as a time when they are not getting tasks done.
I want to share a story of a client who was often stressed during the holiday season. Through working with me, he realized that everything he was thinking about his workload contributed to his stress. When we worked through shifting how he was thinking about everything he needed to get done, and he started focusing on one task at a time, he was not only able to get more done, but he also felt a sense of accomplishment, which led to a much more enjoyable holiday season. It took some deep reflection for him to see how he was looking at everything before he was able to make the shift, but he was so amazed that once he did this, everything seemed so much more manageable. He often says that if he hadn’t started working with me, he would still be stuck stressing about not only how to set up the processes but also getting everything done, not just during the holidays but the benefits he receives from this work every day of the year.
Step four involves delegation, collaboration, and being true to yourself about what really needs to get done. You don’t have to do everything alone. Even if you are a solopreneur, there are options for you. When we are talking about your personal life, you can delegate and collaborate as well. Whenever you can in your professional or personal life, delegate tasks that others can handle and collaborate with your team, your family, or your friends. You might want to consider hiring independent contractors for things like bookkeeping, marketing, housekeeping, or even shopping. Make sure you take into consideration where your strengths and weaknesses are and what you truly enjoy doing. When you are able to lighten your workload, you can bring in a fresh perspective, which often leads to improving your overall efficiency. In business, this could also mean increasing your bottom line, and in your personal life, it opens up more opportunities to savor the moments of the holidays.
Finally, step five is about celebrating your achievements, both big and small, in both your professional and personal life. Take time to acknowledge your progress and accomplishments. This positive reinforcement will not only boost your morale but also enhance your overall well-being. When you start a tradition of reflecting on your achievements at the end of each day or week, it will not only provide motivation but also help you maintain a positive mindset during the busy holiday season.
Balancing the demands of year-end tasks with the spirit of the holidays is possible. When you reflect and prioritize, set up efficient processes, take breaks, practice self-care, delegate, collaborate, and celebrate your achievements, you can ensure a smoother, more enjoyable end to your year.
And, you know I’m going to ask…what’s at least one thing you will take away from this episode that will help your business succeed and grow your bottom line? If you want accountability or support, visit www.FinancialAdventure.com. You’ll find links to join our private Facebook community, connect with me on LinkedIn, and discover more free resources to help you reduce stress, boost productivity, and build a business and life you truly enjoy. I’ll see you there.
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