People who have a hard time sticking to their budget don't have a problem with money. They have a problem with their habits and the way they do things.
When you're not happy with something about yourself, your first impulse is to change it! And when you try to change things, it's tempting to just cut out some of the things you like doing in order to save money. But let me tell you: that's not going to work.
Instead, here are some ways to reward yourself without blowing your budget:
1. Do something else instead of spending money on yourself (like volunteering or taking classes). You'll feel more satisfied with the time spent doing something else instead of buying something.
2. Give yourself a gift card! If you want a new purse or sunglasses, get an Amazon gift card and buy those items for yourself! Or if you want to treat yourself for being so great at whatever job or responsibility you have, get an iTunes or Spotify gift card and use them on whatever music or TV shows/movies/books/etc., that tickle your fancy (and don't forget to write a list before shopping!).
When you're not happy with something about yourself, your first impulse is to change it! And when you try to change things, it's tempting to just cut out some of the things you like doing in order to save money. But let me tell you: that's not going to work.
Instead, here are some ways to reward yourself without blowing your budget:
1. Do something else instead of spending money on yourself (like volunteering or taking classes). You'll feel more satisfied with the time spent doing something else instead of buying something.
2. Give yourself a gift card! If you want a new purse or sunglasses, get an Amazon gift card and buy those items for yourself! Or if you want to treat yourself for being so great at whatever job or responsibility you have, get an iTunes or Spotify gift card and use them on whatever music or TV shows/movies/books/etc., that tickle your fancy (and don't forget to write a list before shopping!).
