And Possibly Dinosaurs
The best parts of being a homebody
Life is stressful right now. Everyone is feeling it. The world is basically falling apart, and pretty much the only thing we can do is… nothing.
And isn’t that one of the most frustrating parts about it? One of the best remedies for anxiety is action, but right now the only action we should be taking is staying home, which… doesn’t feel like an action at all.
But the other day I had an epiphany: there is something we can do.
Budgeting is… not the most fun thing to do. But that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. In fact, it’s one of the most important things you can do!
So, where the heck are you supposed to start? Let’s walk through every step of the budgeting process. (Oh, and don’t forget to download your free spreadsheet so you can track your budget and spending habits!)
One of the hardest transitions I’ve faced lately is going from plenty of expendable income to hardly any expendable income. Living with a roommate affected my budget (for the better) in ways I never realized. Rent was half as expensive, utilities were half as expensive… I never realized how good it was financially.
But I’m super happy with my living situation now. I live with the love of my life, we have a great setup, and our furbabies are amazing, albeit tiring.
That being said, I’ve really had to shift my mindset when it comes to spending money for myself. We’re trying to save up some money, so we’re really cutting down on unnecessary expenses.
Plus, we’re going through a massive decluttering phase. And by that I mean I am going through a massive decluttering phase, because most of the crap in our apartment is mine. Either way, we don’t want to bring any more clutter into our lives.
I’ve been trying to figure out how to cut down on my spending, and I’ve realized the biggest way to do this is to cut down on temptation. Here are my five tips to avoid spending money.
