--- title: Surviving Busy Season description: Surviving busy season can be challenging, but make it manageable with these recommendations from one of our CPA's. image: https://www.selectonellc.com/hubfs/Blog/-busy-season-just-flew-by-said-no-accountant-ever-c88c4.png --- [![SelectOne Logo](https://www.selectonellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cos-assets/template-assets/img/selectone-logo.png?width=275&height=78&name=selectone-logo.png "SelectOne Logo")](https://www.selectonellc.com/) [![selectone-logo](https://www.selectonellc.com/hs-fs/hub/436003/file-2576893529.png?width=275&height=78&name=file-2576893529.png "selectone-logo")](https://www.selectonellc.com) [![selectone-logo](https://www.selectonellc.com/hs-fs/hub/436003/file-2576893529.png?width=275&height=78&name=file-2576893529.png "selectone-logo")](https://www.selectonellc.com/) - [About](https://www.selectonellc.com/about) - [Solutions](https://www.selectonellc.com/solutions) - [Retained Search](https://www.selectonellc.com/retained-search) - [Contingent Search](https://www.selectonellc.com/monthly-sourcing) - [Resources](https://www.selectonellc.com/resources) - [Expertise](https://www.selectonellc.com/expertise) - [Blog](https://www.selectonellc.com/blog) More results [Job Search](https://loxo.co/selectone)[Contact Us](https://www.selectonellc.com/contact-us) Job Search [Contact Us](https://www.hubspot.com/) Job Search [Contact Us](https://www.hubspot.com/) - [About](https://www.selectonellc.com/about) - [Solutions](https://www.selectonellc.com/solutions) - [Retained Search](https://www.selectonellc.com/retained-search) - [Contingent Search](https://www.selectonellc.com/monthly-sourcing) - [Resources](https://www.selectonellc.com/resources) - [Expertise](https://www.selectonellc.com/expertise) - [Blog](https://www.selectonellc.com/blog) [Contact Us](https://www.selectonellc.com/contact-us)[Job Search](https://loxo.co/selectone) SelectOne Blog #### Share this [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/surviving-busy-season&text=Surviving%20Busy%20Season) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/surviving-busy-season&t=Surviving%20Busy%20Season) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/surviving-busy-season&t=Surviving%20Busy%20Season) # Surviving Busy Season by [**Molly Hastrich**](https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/author/molly-hastrich) on Tue, Feb 2, 2016 ![-busy-season-just-flew-by-said-no-accountant-ever-c88c4.png](https://www.selectonellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/-busy-season-just-flew-by-said-no-accountant-ever-c88c4.png?width=496&name=-busy-season-just-flew-by-said-no-accountant-ever-c88c4.png "-busy-season-just-flew-by-said-no-accountant-ever-c88c4.png") Busy season is the busiest time of the year for public accounting professionals servicing clients with yearend audit, tax and consulting needs. *Surviving busy season can be difficult for even the most experienced professional,* but there are a number of things you can do to ensure you not only survive, but thrive during busy season. Having worked at KPMG through *4 busy seasons*, I was lucky enough to learn from some very good mentors who helped [me](https://www.selectonellc.com/our-team/molly-hastrich) navigate through the toughest part of my year. Hopefully, the following *tips and reminders that helped make my four **busy seasons fly by**, can do the same for you*. **Be Positive!** A positive attitude *plays a huge role in a successful busy season*. Maintaining a good attitude during a difficult and busy time at work says a lot about how you deal with adversity. Set a good example for your team by having a positive outlook on challenges that arise during busy season and others will follow your lead. You can *counteract negativity* in busy season with these [strategies](https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/how-employees-can-maintain-happiness-in-the-workplace). **Prioritize and Progress** Don’t procrastinate about how much work there is to get done. Instead, *prioritize your “to-do” list each day* and check things off one by one. *Tackle challenging areas first thing in the morning* and save the lighter work for later at night.  **Work Hard** Master your assigned areas to *position yourself as the go-to person* for questions.  If you find yourself going through the motions just to get things done, take a step back and [ask questions](https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/communication-key-to-the-hiring-process)until you understand the value and purpose. This is when you will *learn the most about your clients* and you’ll need to know this information in the future. **Celebrate Successes** No matter how small the achievement, celebrate engagement milestones, goals met, overcoming difficulties, birthdays, holidays, and engagement completion. *Take initiative to plan a celebration for your team*. **Make Plans for Your Free Time** [Plan something fun](http://www.businessresolutions.org/time-management-tips-survive-busy-season/) to do with your friends on the weekends after work or plan a post-busy season trip. *Schedule your vacation time* and give yourself something to look forward to! **Take a break** Get away from your desk for a [mental break](https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/work-life-out-of-balance-integrate) periodically. Offer to go on a coffee run for your team or walk the floor of the building to clear your head. Try to leave work an hour early once a week to go to the gym. *You’ll return refreshed.* What helps you conquer busy season? We'd love to hear from you below! 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