You're amazing at what you do—whether that's massage, acupuncture, coaching, or helping people live healthier lives. But when it comes to managing the business side of things? You're not alone if it feels a little overwhelming.

As a wellness professional, you know how essential it is to care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. But when it comes to running your business, how often are you the one left stressed, overworked, and unsure about what’s really going on behind the scenes?

When you're running a small business, you're juggling a lot—clients, products, services, marketing, admin, and of course… the money stuff. Bookkeeping often starts as one of those “I’ll just do it myself” tasks. But over time, it can become overwhelming, inconsistent, or even risky if it's not handled correctly.

If you're running a small business and feeling unsure about your bookkeeping, you're not alone. I’ve worked with many business owners who are doing their best to stay on top of everything—and bookkeeping often ends up being the task that gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

When you think of bookkeeping, what comes to mind? Spreadsheets? Receipts? Hours spent trying to remember what that one charge was for back in February?

Bookkeeping tends to get a bad rap—either it's seen as overly complicated or not worth the effort until tax season. As a freelance bookkeeper working with small businesses, I often hear the same misconceptions from clients. Believing these myths can lead to costly mistakes and missed opportunities for growth.

Many small business owners see bookkeeping as just another task on the to-do list—right up there with filing paperwork and checking the mail. But in reality, good bookkeeping is far more than admin. It’s a strategic tool that can help you grow faster, spend smarter, and make decisions with confidence.

When most business owners think about bookkeeping, they think of spreadsheets, receipts, and tax season stress. But what’s often overlooked is just how expensive disorganized finances can be. Whether you’re a solopreneur or leading a small team, messy books don’t just create headaches—they cost you real money, time, and missed opportunities.

In the world of entrepreneurship, wellness is trending — and rightly so. Founders and freelancers are embracing breathwork, therapy, sleep tracking, and morning routines like never before. But there’s one piece that rarely makes the self-care conversation: