Staying flexible and giving yourself grace with your budget will keep you clear-eyed, calm, and intentional.
My budget has gone through several iterations over the years, and so have my feelings about it—from overwhelm to indifference to enthusiasm. While my Type A personality means I’ve always been inclined to plan and organize, I didn’t always have a budget process that I enjoyed, or even found very effective.
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Tatiana Quiroga is a digital marketer by day and freelance writer by night. She is equally mesmerized by the mountains, the beach, and a well-stocked Trader Joe’s. She enjoys leisurely hikes, writing in coffee shops, baking banana bread, and making spreadsheets.
