This last week was over budget by $54. Not as bad as I thought. If I keep with it through the month, I'll still be doing loads better than I ever have been. I'm really proud of myself and feel strong enough to keep with it. |
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The final week of the month got a little out of had. I definitely went over budget. But when I add up my total expenses for August, I'm $96 over budget That's for five weeks so $1096 instead of $1000. I am really proud of that. I'm making really good progress.
This coming week, I'm going to try to plan out my expenses ahead of time. (Novel idea for me; pretty obvious for most other people probably.) I'm going to give myself money for the things I enjoy and the little things that I need to be honest with myself about - money for a meal at Torchy's; money for a meal out during work at least once, money for a new pair of shoes. Hopefully by acknowledging my desire for these things ahead of time, I will not make so many impulsive purchases and thus stay on budget. |
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It's Wednesday and I'm $11 overbudget. We had a big grocery trip last night complete with $30 worth of allergy medicine. Plus I had Torchy's for lunch. But it's one of the last days that they'll have the spicy tacos and I LOVE the spicy tacos. Once that special ends, I won't be very inclined to go so often.
Though I'm bummed I didn't stick to my goal of an on-budget August, if I don't spend anymore money this week then I'll only be $46 over for the ENTIRE month (Five weeks)! That is definitely a first for me! I should be proud of that in and of itself. It has me looking forward to what September will bring. |
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This week is going to be difficult. I made a big expense at the beginning of the week and we have a long weekend in town with no plans. I tend to spend money when I get bored on the weekends. I need to prepare for this. What can I do?
Work out - when I'm relaxed and tired from working out I'm less likely to get anxious and antsy and impulsive.
Make a sewing day out of Saturday. I have plenty of sewing projects and supplies ready to go at home. Once I start working on something, I think I'll find myself excited by the task. Plus I have so many fabrics and patterns that it will basically be like sewing.
Spend time outside. When I'm outside I'm calmer and it's easier to distance myself from consumer pressures. |
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