All week I’ve had the song “Ac‑Cent‑Tchu‑Ate the Positive” looping in my head like a broken jukebox - and honestly, it’s been the perfect soundtrack to a slightly chaotic week in bookkeeping land.
Because unless you’ve been living under a spreadsheet, you’ll know that this week, Xero has had a few… let’s call them “unexpected coffee breaks.” And look, I get it. Advisors everywhere are under pressure with compliance deadlines breathing down their necks, clients emailing “just checking in” every 14 minutes, and checklists that refuse to tick themselves.
So, when your main work platform decides to take a nap? Yeah. The frustration is real.
I’ve seen the comments on socials - the venting, the despair, the “I’m moving to a cave and becoming a goat farmer” energy. And while I don’t blame anyone for feeling that way, reading it all has honestly worn me down a bit.
So, in true Tracey fashion, I’ve been deliberately shifting my focus back to the good stuff. The stuff we do have now that we didn’t have before cloud accounting came along and changed our lives.
Like…
And here’s the thing. In my 12‑plus years of using Xero all day, every day, I can count on one hand the number of times we’ve been unable to work for more than an hour. That’s a pretty incredible track record for a platform that handles millions of transactions every single day.
So yes — I’m working around the downtimes.
Yes — I’m staying positive.
And yes — I’m confident it’ll be business as usual next week.
A real‑life reminder about positivity
This morning, I had the loveliest chat with a local café owner — and it was the perfect reminder of why positivity in business matters.
They’ve just been named the 4th best café on the Sunshine Coast.
Amazing, right?
Now, let me set the scene. This isn’t some glossy, neon‑sign, insta‑worthy café with $22 avocado toast. It’s a tiny coffee caravan permanently parked in a surf club car park.
No frills. No fuss.
Just damn good coffee and an owner with a cracking attitude. A huge shout‑out to Sandy Feet Café at Kawana - congrats!
But here’s where the story takes a turn…
When the awards were announced, another business owner complained that Sandy Feet “wasn’t even a real café.”
Now call me ill‑informed, but if you make coffee and sell it to customers…
doesn’t that make you a café?
I get being disappointed about missing out on accolades - we’re all human - but throwing sour grapes into the universe? That’s just asking for a cosmic slap of bad karma.
Meanwhile, Sandy Feet is over there radiating joy, gratitude, and caffeine‑fuelled sunshine. And look who’s winning.
Three ways to bring more positivity into your business life.
Here are three simple, practical ways to keep your business energy high‑vibe and karma‑friendly:
1. Celebrate tiny wins like they’re big ones
Finished a BAS?
Cleared your inbox?
Found the missing 17 cents?
Do a little victory dance. Your nervous system will thank you.
2. Speak kindly — especially when things go wrong
Whether it’s software downtime, a tricky client, or a supplier hiccup, your words shape your experience. Swap “this is a nightmare” for “this is annoying, but fixable.”
3. Surround yourself with people who lift you up
Clients, colleagues, café owners — positivity is contagious. So is negativity. Choose your company like you choose your coffee: strong, warm, and good for your soul.
Also, in another test for my good humour, the water to our building just got cut off before I’ve had my shower. I am so grateful for deodorant!
Stay positive and hit the beach!
