Tips on Building a Budget
What’s your budget plan? Creating your own rewards program, based on the money you save is a great way to personalize your incentives and hold yourself accountable.
As we work our way through the year we encounter numerous opportunities to spend money and charge experiences without fully counting the costs. With inflation on the raise and some of our most basic necessities like food, water, and gas increasingly becoming more expensive it makes sense to have a game plan during economic uncertainty. No one knows your spending habits more than you. You’re in control. Saving money is a great game plan. So, decide to look at it from every angle.
Building a small savings account may seem like a large task. Start with small sacrifices, purchasing adjustments, and delayed rewards. Cutting back on spending doesn’t make your personal brand less authentic as a person. Depending on your daily routine and monthly expenses, you may consider reduce your venti latte to a sophisticated small coffee. Or, possibly consider making your own meals during the week. Creating your own rewards program, based on the money you save is a great way to personalize your incentives and hold yourself accountable.
The best tip for creating your own budget is to be honest about your cash goals. Be reasonable regarding the process. Reward yourself for being disciplined and take advantage of great deals.
Set a weekly amount to allocate for miscellaneous purchases. Cash over credit. Although both are beneficial, paying debts can arguably be considered the new sexy. Why? It implies organization and a level of self-imposed accountability. And, if you leverage your iphone or android to create a pay schedule financing that next getaway will become more enjoyable.
Avoid FOMO Reflex
Managing how to be present and plugged in to everyone and everything at the same time can be exhausting. Although the current cultural climate suggests any sensible and advised individual be well versed in the subject matter of every trending topic, let’s face it. It’s an unreasonable request.
Managing how to be present and plugged in to everyone and everything at the same time can be exhausting. Although the current cultural climate suggests any sensible and advised individual be well versed in the subject matter of every trending topic, let’s face it. It’s an unreasonable request. The art of maintaining a productive lifestyle revolves around the ability to strategically identify what behaviors align with keeping you at your most productive (as it relates to accomplishing your goals).
Becoming hyper-sensitive and over exposed in an over-the-top tabloid driven social media climate creates a loss of perspective. As entertaining headlines become even more polarizing, where is the added value? It can be challenging to find reasons to fight the irresistible urge to stop scrolling, liking, retweeting and deep diving further into click bait taglines that ignite the impulsive errors of the FOMO (fear of missing out) reflex.
Never assume the best finds are taking place online. Balance interest with intrigue. Although you will find great points of interest. Remember, the best moments are discovered when you’re at the center of the action. Live the moments you love to see. Experience the best of yourself through the tasks you complete. This post is not to suggest that you stop scrolling. The objective is to encourage you to maintain an unbiased view of your affiliations and expectations.
4 Chic Beauty Tips to Unlock the Bombshell Beauty Mindset
4 Chic Beauty Tips to Unlock the Bombshell Beauty Mindset
Those claiming makeup is overrated and it’s all about bare face beauties have some of you on edge. Don’t be. There’s always a new trend to chase. Having hydrated, toned, and smooth skin is not a new concept. Infact, that’s what everyone hopes to achieve with their skincare routine. But, for those of us who enjoy a little color, there’s nothing wrong with that either. It’s ok to add some definition to your face. Here are a few things to consider when debating how to update and simplify your beauty regimen:
Bombshell Beauty Mindset
Embrace Your Natural Aesthetic
Start with a skincare routine that meets your needs. Find a cleanser that’s not too abrasive when removing dirt and dead skin.
Update Your Beauty Looks
Update your look throughout the year. Incorporate a new color palette to accentuate your face keeping it fresh and current.
Achieve A Natural Low Maintenance Beauty Glow
Mask and hydrate your skin regularly. Be sure to include a facial and body cream with a sun protection factor (SPF) to shield your skin from over exposure.
Treat Makeup as a Garnish and Not the Main Ingredient
Remember, you were born beautiful. You choose to accentuate your assets. Foundation helps to create a photo ready fun face that can help hide blemishes and scars or just add a little color. Apply as much or as little as you prefer.
Final Note: Before following a trend always consider what works best for you. There’s nothing wrong with staying in your comfort zone. When you’re ready for something new be bold and embrace it all the way.
Build New Habits
As the year comes to a close, allow yourself some time to reflect on the people, places, and things that were instrumental in creating your most productive moments. This can be challenging. After all, no one will ever be perfect. Fight the urge to negatively critique yourself though your previous flaws. Build new habits. Teach yourself to celebrate your wins; this includes improving your strategy by excepting the mistakes that lead to your greatest lessons over the past 12 months. Admit that you don’t have it all figured out. Once you identify the gaps in your thinking, perhaps your curiosity may lead you toward a new path of enlightenment and information.
Calendar Planning 101
If you’re a busy person at some point you’ve probably felt the need to negotiate your own schedule. Making yourself a top priority isn’t as narcissistic as it seems. Yet, so many people are still struggling to maintain balanced schedules. There are going to be some disappointments along the way. But the truth is, getting comfortable with telling people “NO” will create more openings for you to discover the potential power of commanding your routine.
Set concrete boundaries. This may come off arrogant, rude or dismissive to those in need of your undivided attention. However, don’t back down. After all, the key is to become more productive. When you’re able to organize your key priorities your days, weeks, and months will become more enjoyable. In the meantime, focus on making the people around you feel seen, heard, and valued. Stay connected to the crew that fuels you. Just be sure you check your calendar before committing to any extra unplanned activities.