“Third, keep it simple and consistent. You don’t need a perfect system, you need a system you’ll actually stick to every single month,” Anthony advises.
So if you find that your budget isn’t working for you, you’re allowed to make some changes! A budget isn’t set in stone, and the budgeting method that works for someone else might not really fit your life.
And don’t beat yourself up if an unexpected expense comes through and wrecks your plans. We’ve all been there, and it’s a normal part of budgeting, too. Instead of throwing out your budget, keep track of where your money went, and make a new plan for how you’ll go forward.