Bank Account Dread? Here’s What Money Anxiety Is Really Telling You
You Don’t Have to Flinch Every Time You Check Your Account
If you feel a wave of dread when you open your business banking app—or avoid opening it at all—you’re not alone.
This reaction is more than a bad habit. It’s called money anxiety, and it’s incredibly common among small business owners, especially creatives who didn’t start their businesses to become bookkeepers.
The good news? That sinking feeling isn’t a life sentence. It’s a signal.
The Sign: You Feel Low-Key Anxious Anytime You Check Your Bank Account
You avoid looking at your numbers until you absolutely have to.
Maybe you only check your balance when you’re about to make a big purchase. Or right before payroll. Or during tax season.
And even then… you hesitate. You brace.
That tension isn’t just in your body—it’s in your business.
Why This Happens (and Why It’s Normal)
Money anxiety is often rooted in:
Fear of scarcity – “What if there’s not enough?”
Lack of clarity – “I don’t even know what I’m looking at.”
Avoidance patterns – “If I don’t look, I don’t have to feel it.” (Explore deeper insights on business fears)
Avoiding your numbers doesn’t make the fear go away—it magnifies it.
What to Try Instead
💡 Try a check-in with no pressure.
Block 5–10 minutes.
Open your business account.
Take 3 deep breaths.
Don’t fix anything. Just observe.
This is about rebuilding trust—with your numbers, and with yourself.
If you’re looking for structure, a “money date” is a powerful way to ease in.
How the CLEAR Method™ Helps
In the CLEAR Method™, the “C” stands for Capture Everything—because clarity starts with visibility.
Even the smallest bookkeeping task you complete builds momentum. You’re not falling behind—you’re re-entering a relationship with your numbers.
Need a system? Todoist is a great place to start managing what matters.
📘 Download my free guide, “7 Signs You’re Avoiding Your Books,” to start shifting these patterns one tiny, doable step at a time.
🎯 Or book a free 20-minute clarity call if you’re ready for some judgment-free support.
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