This episode of The Balanced Mind is a must-listen for anyone in the accountancy and bookkeeping world (or any fast-paced profession) who feels like they are "standing in a rising bucket of water." Kim Searle and Richard Brewin dive deep into the psychology of overwhelm—that creeping sensation that hits you before you even realise you're underwater.

They explore why we often walk headlong into stress, the "boiling frog" syndrome of the modern workplace, and why the accounting profession is notoriously "poor at planning" despite being built on it. Most importantly, the duo shares actionable strategies to move from firefighting mode back into a state of control.

Key Takeaways

• The Bucket & The Frog: Overwhelm is often invisible until it’s total. Like ...