There’s a reason so many people avoid their finances, especially during seasons when life feels busy or you just want to relax and enjoy yourself.
Knowing is stressful.
But not knowing is stressful too.
You might think avoiding your finances will bring short term relief, but the weight doesn’t go away.
It just gets heavier over time.
As a financial coach, I’ve had dozens of people tell me during consultations that they avoid looking at their bank account altogether. They know they could be doing better, but they don’t know how to start, so they keep putting it off.
And when we start working together, something surprising often happens:
We discover their debt is much higher than they thought.
They were just estimating because looking at the real numbers felt overwhelming.
That’s the thing about avoiding your finances: the longer you put it off, the harder it feels to face.
The Reality of Avoiding Your Finances
Avoidance might feel easier in the moment, but it often leads to deeper stress, more financial damage, and a growing sense of defeat.
Here’s what I see all the time:
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Late fees and overdraft charges because bills weren’t tracked
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Credit card balances climbing from everyday spending without a plan
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Overspending simply because you don’t have a clear picture of what you can and can’t afford
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Running out of money between paychecks
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Always feeling uneasy even if nothing seems obviously wrong on the surface
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Relationship tension because no one really knows where things stand
Avoidance feels easier until it isn’t.
And by the time you’re ready to face it, the situation often feels bigger than it really is, and so stressful you don’t even know where to begin.
Avoiding Your Finances Isn’t About Laziness. It’s About Overwhelm.
Most of the people I work with aren’t ignoring their money because they don’t care.
They’re overwhelmed. Stretched thin. Trying to make everything work without a clear plan.
When they finally stop avoiding their finances and start dealing with the numbers, they don’t feel shame. They feel relief.
Not because the problem is instantly fixed, but because they finally know what they’re working with.
That clarity is powerful.
You Deserve to Feel Better About Money
I don’t want you to carry financial stress for the rest of your life.
You deserve to enjoy your money without carrying the weight of constant worry.
And no, you don’t have to fix everything at once.
Just acknowledging what’s going on is a powerful first step.
Ready to Stop Avoiding Your Finances?
If you’re tired of carrying the weight of avoidance on your own, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I help individuals and couples take the next step toward financial clarity without shame or pressure.
Schedule a free call when you’re ready.
