Your brain is a spreadsheet, that's why you're tired


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I’m an accountant and I love numbers.

But some days, some days I hate them.

They drain me mentally. Numbers also show me the truth.

And the truth is scary.

Most business owners I work with are doing this mental math daily, even if they’re not calling it that.

“I have this much in my bank account, and if that payment comes in, I’ll be able to pay this…”
“I still need to follow up on that invoice…”
“If I don’t get paid by Friday, I’m in trouble…”

It’s mental gymnastics. And it’s exhausting.

Most business owners will avoid the numbers because, like me:

Once they look, they can’t unsee it. They have to face it.

And if things aren’t where they should be, they’ll feel like they’ve failed.

So they avoid.

But the numbers are still running in the background of your brain, 24/7.

Because business doesn’t stop because you’re tired. And you still need to know how much you are working with.


So what’s the alternative?

🧠 A weekly cash flow ritual that gives you clarity — without the daily mental load.

Here’s what I recommend (and what I do myself):

  1. Once a month: Map out your cash flow forecast — expected income and expenses
  2. Once a week: Update it with anything new
  3. Take action: Follow up on payments, prepare for shortfalls, move money if needed
  4. Repeat

Instead of doing the math in your head every day, you check in weekly and actually do something with the numbers.

💡 That mental space you free up? It’s a game-changer.

You can spot shortfalls early.

You can build a buffer if there’s surplus.

You can stop the guessing.I’m an accountant and I love numbers.

But some days, some days I hate them.

They drain me mentally. Numbers also show me the truth.

And the truth is scary.

Most business owners I work with are doing this mental math daily, even if they’re not calling it that.

“I have this much in my bank account, and if that payment comes in, I’ll be able to pay this…”
“I still need to follow up on that invoice…”
“If I don’t get paid by Friday, I’m in trouble…”

It’s mental gymnastics. And it’s exhausting.

Most business owners will avoid the numbers because, like me:

Once they look, they can’t unsee it. They have to face it.

And if things aren’t where they should be, they’ll feel like they’ve failed.

So they avoid.

But the numbers are still running in the background of your brain, 24/7.

Because business doesn’t stop because you’re tired. And you still need to know how much you are working with.


So what’s the alternative?

🧠 A weekly cash flow ritual that gives you clarity — without the daily mental load.

Here’s what I recommend (and what I do myself):

  1. Once a month: Map out your cash flow forecast — expected income and expenses
  2. Once a week: Update it with anything new
  3. Take action: Follow up on payments, prepare for shortfalls, move money if needed
  4. Repeat

Instead of doing the math in your head every day, you check in weekly and actually do something with the numbers.

💡 That mental space you free up? It’s a game-changer.

You can spot shortfalls early. You can build a buffer if there’s surplus. You can stop the guessing.

This isn’t just about spreadsheets. It’s about clarity.

Let’s take the pressure off your brain, and build a system that holds you steady.

I’m hosting a free live webinar called:

From Chaotic to Consistent Cash Flow

It’s designed for business owners who are:

✅ Have strong revenue

✅ Still struggling to stay on top of the money month to month

✅ Ready to feel more in control


In the webinar, I’ll walk you through:

  • Steps to take to get out of a bad cash flow situation
  • Money Systems to build in your business,
  • How to build a buffer that smooths out the lumpy months
  • Why revenue ≠ financial stability

🗓️ 22nd September 2025 | 12pm

📍 Live on Zoom (link sent the day before)

🎟️ Sign up here

You’ll leave with simple, practical steps you can start using right away.

Can’t make it? Register, and the recording will be emailed to you after the session.

Here's some feedback from a previous webinar:

That was a very useful and well explained course. Very well explained, good practical examples. Easy to understand. Cash flow simplified really. Learnt a number of really good things. In fact I will go over it again and take notes this time. I don’t know why I didn’t the first time. And also doing it in 30 mins……perfect !! No need to drag it out and all that. - Raymond M

Hope to see you there

Praneeta

Chartered Accountant (SA)

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
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