Avoiding Your Books? Let’s Talk About Why (And What to Do Next)

Creative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives

Avoiding your books happens.

In this episode of Creative Minds Smart Money, we’re talking all about financial avoidance what causes it, how it shows up, and most importantly, how to gently find your way back to clarity.

Just grounded support and small, doable steps to help you feel more connected to your numbers because that’s where your confidence grows.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why financial avoidance is emotional (not a moral failure)

✅ The difference between a break and a spiral with your books

✅ Real-life triggers that keep you stuck in avoidance mode

✅ How to gently come back to your numbers without shame

✅ Tools for re-engagement when your books feel like a mess

✅ How support can shift your mindset (and your outcomes)

If you’ve ever delayed decisions, dodged your accounting software, or felt like you’re failing because you don’t “get” your numbers this is the episode for you.

Let’s normalize the fear and give you tools to move through it with intention. Because your business doesn’t need perfection it needs you, grounded and reconnected.

🎧 Press play and take the next step. Even if it’s just opening QuickBooks and breathing.

Connect with Samantha:

Website: https://www.firestormfinance.com/

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