Where's the love: There's an emotional side to passing the uniform CPA exam.

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love is a word we typically reserve for areas of our personal life. We may use ii lo describe aspects of our professional life--such as loving our vocation, our colleagues or our clients. But, in all of nay experiences with the Uniform CPA Exam--including my own arduous journey and coaching others on the path to licensure--I never once heard a person associate the word love with the exam.

I offer that love is exactly what one needs during the journey to becoming a CPA.

Love For Oneself

Having love for oneself includes care of your body and mind. Most of us understand the essentials of how to care for our bodies through proper nutrition and exercise. However, we aren't as adept at caring for our minds by living a balanced lifestyle.

Time is always scarce during the path lo (PA Licensure, so we lose our balance and run up against burnout and exhaustion. Activities that promote balance are rejuvenating and till up one's emotional lank. Think of them as investing activities: you initially pay something and later reap interest and dividends.

Activities that support One's mental well-being may include quality lime with loved ones, exercise, being outdoors, listening to music, spiritual practices or good old-fashioned rest.

Activities that engage the creative, emotional side of the brain are especially valuable because the analytical side of the brain is often in overuse al this time.

Another key consideration for candidates is lo have a clear mind--specifically regarding why they want to become a CPA. Their reasons should be greater than doing it because of the opinions of others. Rather, candidates should be able lo articulate the importance and value the designation will create for them. Without thai, candidates run the risk of being overwhelmed by external pressures instead of being energized by internally generated motivation.

love is a word we typically reserve for areas of our personal life. We may use ii lo describe aspects of our professional life--such as loving our vocation, our colleagues or our clients. But, in all of nay experiences with the Uniform CPA Exam--including my own arduous journey and coaching others on the path to licensure--I never once heard a person associate the word love with the exam.

I offer that love is exactly what one needs during the journey to becoming a CPA.

Love For Oneself

Having love for oneself includes care of your body and mind. Most of us understand the essentials of how to care for our bodies through...