Budgeting is nobody’s favorite activity, but it is crucial to ensuring financial stability. It can be daunting, though, to come face-to-face with your finances, and many adults can attest to rarely checking their bank account. However, I am of the mindset that budgeting can be more than scary, and maybe even fun. Don’t believe me? Here are some tips to make it fun.

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Ways To Get Excited About Budgeting
by brett ngerhut | Dec 12, 2017 | Brett Fingerhut, Budgeting
Budgeting is nobody’s favorite activity, but it is crucial to ensuring nancial stability. It can
be daunting, though, to come face-to-face with your nances, and many adults can attest
to rarely checking their bank account. However, I am of the mindset that budgeting can be
more than scary, and maybe even fun. Don’t believe me? Here are some tips to make it
fun.
Reward Yourself
Let’s face it: after beginning to budget, you might feel overwhelmed and worn out.
Finances are both tiring and stressful for anyone. If you want to nd a way to look forward
to budgeting, reward yourself with something extra special right afterward. What it is could
change from week to week, but you could see a movie, get lunch from your favorite
restaurant, or set aside time to work on a hobby you never have time for. This method
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works the best if you check your budget once a week, as any more often will make the
reward mundane.
Get Creative
Creativity is a great motivator to completing tasks we hate. One thing you could do is start
a bullet journal planner. You can customize it to t your needs, and using colorful pens or
washi tape will surely liven up your pages. Opening up your journal to see the artistic
indicators of your progress will make you want to progress even further.
Set Aside Money
One of the obvious points to budgeting is saving money for important things, like an
emergency fund and retirement. However, I suggest setting aside money for something
fun, such as a vacation or a new experience. If you regularly set aside $20 or so, you will
see a fair amount of money stack up. Looking at your budget worksheet will remind you
that you are one step closer to a great time, and since you have the worksheet there, you
will be more likely to complete the rest of it.
Make It A Routine
Starting to add budgeting into your daily or weekly routine is a sure way to stick to it. You
might need a reminder of when to do it, but eventually it will become second-nature. You
may even appreciate the small chunk of time you can set aside to get the budget up to
date, as it is typically a very consuming task.
Pick The Right Time
Budgeting can be done at any time, but choosing a time where you are in a good mood will
help you associate budgeting with happiness. Consider how you feel after a long day at
work where nothing goes right. You are probably pretty angry, frustrated, or just sad. If you
budget while feeling these emotions, it will be harder to make it a routine, because you will
associate these negative emotions with budgeting.
Anyone can budget, but using these tactics is the best way to ensure you continue the
process, even when you might not feel like it. You will also see positive results in your
nances, since you will regularly confront any issues. Next time you go to budget, try using
these tips for optimal success.
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