Mmmm… Food…

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A common mistake I make is to budget too little for food. It’s pretty easy for me to do.

When I see how much money I have compared to all the things I want, I start thinking “Well, I probably only need about $___ (or so) a week for groceries” and then budget the rest towards other things.

The problem is, of course, that I get hungry – then I get cranky – then I start hating my budget. Eventually I take money back from those other things so I don’t kill everyone in a starved craze.

There are certain parts of our different lifestyles that are more sensitive to change than others, and our appetites can be one of them

Of course cutting back on food isn’t a bad thing – it may be one of the goals you’re trying to accomplish with a budget – but give yourself a month or two before you start budgeting big changes to your lifestyle. By then your goals for your paychecks will be clearer, and if you want to cut back on food to achieve them, you’ll have a better grip on the how and why.

You might be more apt to sticking with your budget when you’ve found that balance between your budget and your stomach.

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