10 Tricks to Stick to Your Weekly Budget Cap

Set it small — start lower than you think; raise later if needed.
Have a tiny treat budget — planned impulses beat “screw it.”
Log once a week — not daily. Consistency over obsession.
Use cash for one category — groceries or takeout, not both.
Rename temptations — “Retail Therapy” becomes “Feelings I’ll Face.”
Pause with a tool — try the Emotional Receipt before buying.
Name your Beast — give urges a character; it makes them visible.
Use the Set Cap button — adjust mid-week instead of quitting.
Pick a buddy — text one person your cap and if you hit it.
Celebrate streaks — one under-cap week is a win. Build from there.

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