As an accounting professional, being helpful comes naturally.
You answer quick questions.
You review “just one more” spreadsheet.
You respond after hours because you care.

But here’s the thing—there’s a fine line between being helpful… and being overextended.
And when that line keeps getting crossed, it starts costing you.

So how do you know when your helpfulness is no longer serving your business?

✅ You feel obligated—not just available
You're no longer choosing to help; it’s just expected. Clients assume you’ll reply instantly, even when it’s outside your scope or schedule.

✅ You’re drained by the end of every day—even if the workload wasn’t heavy
Emotional labor counts too. When you’re constantly accessible, your energy disappears—fast.

✅ You’re starting to resent the people you love to serve
This is a red flag. When generosity turns into resentment, something needs to shift—especially if you still want to show up fully.

If any of these feel familiar, it’s not a personal failure.
It’s a structural one.

Being helpful isn’t the problem.
But doing it without boundaries or a container? That’s where it starts to hurt your business.

When you create a space where support is structured and intentional, you don’t stop serving—you start doing it in a way that works for everyone.
Especially you.

Coaching Reflection:
Where has your helpfulness started to cost you—and what boundary would make your support feel sustainable again?

It’s not about doing less. It’s about doing it on your terms.