How staying organised can save you money
Being organised can be challenging in everyday life. It’s difficult juggling day-to-day tasks on top of chores, paying bills, and looking after your mental health. This, paired with our current tough financial climate, can make life feel rather daunting! Trying to keep on top of everything and keep you and your family on track is enough to make anyone exhausted! Therefore, we have put together a how-to guide on how to use your dotty stationery to keep you organised and therefore, help to save you and your money.
The list goes on...
Using your list pad is a great way to keep on top of your to-gets and wish lists. You can see what you have outgoing and what items you need to buy during the month. This way, you can keep track of your budgets for the month and work out what you have left to spend after bills. Going shopping with a pre-written list is crucial. It's a way of ensuring you’re only purchasing items that you need and steers you clear of making impulsive purchases whilst out and/or going over budget.
Get organised! Plan ahead...
Using your dotty desk planner as an events calendar is a great way for you to see what events and activities you have planned in advance for the month. Therefore, it allows you to budget and set aside money for them. It’s also a great way of being able to see what other plans and outings you can afford to commit to without having to worry about whether you will be able to afford them. It’s also a useful way of mapping out when certain bills are scheduled to leave your account. You can also use your planner to count down to payday!
Make a note of it...
It's always important to look after your mental health. However, when it comes to our finances, we don't always consider how staying organised and in the loop with your finances can affect this! You can easily begin to incorporate spending a couple of minutes each morning with your dotty notebook. Use this time to think about and write out your financial goals and objectives by manifesting them for the upcoming months. This will help in both keeping you grounded, calm you, and focus your energy on staying positive and determined to reach them without the distractions of stress and impulsive spending.
