We know change doesn’t come easy, which is why making sweeping declarations doesn’t usually work. But where big changes often prove too challenging, bite-sized ones can have a big impact.
Last column we spoke about setting themes for the year ahead rather than resolutions. While it is important to have a general guide to what you want to accomplish, it is also helpful to set yourself up for success. Rather than setting overwhelming goals, like running a marathon or going a year without a budgetary miss, accomplishing tiny, noticeable tasks can help to build better habits and eventually better outcomes.
We have you covered with some unique and practical solutions to add a bit of positivity and help with overall well-being. The great part of these suggestions is that you can start any time making small but accretive changes to your daily life.
Build a better budget
Budgeting time in the corporate world is typically on a fall cycle and then there are monthly and quarterly reconciliations. If this isn’t happening for you, take the time on a monthly basis to really scrutinize where you were able to find savings and where you may have estimated too low. The same goes for your personal life. Adapting to changes and staying as agile as possible with your budget can make the entire year less stressful…
