Building savings to bubblewrap my new life.

MovingForwards

Start small and go back to basics.
1. You need a budget and have to try and stick with it.
2. Shopping lists for food shopping, if it's not on the list it's not going in the basket.
3. Meal planning, get back to making your soups!

I'm know you're looking at transport costs and other areas.

Savings are hard. Aim lower to begin with, see if it's achievable and slowly increase it as you get back on track.

savingwannabe

DIA please dont worry,  I am in the same boat and had a big cc to clear now that is done I am doing what MF said and really being careful about spending. I hope i can save some of my new wage, it will be worth it in the end. 

doingitanyway

Thank you @MovingForwards I agree with your comments, but I do know what to do. I've been on these boards for over 10 years. I just need to do it! I'll be posting here to keep myself accountable and to monitor my progress.

Thank you for the encouragement @savingwannabe, the CC all be paid off tomorrow, then I can start saving.

Saving steps

Restart menu planning.
Allow myself to pay for travel one way only, either walking there or back where possible. 
Budget £60 a week for all everyday spending. (I will review this but if I walk more and nab a L!d! veg box weekly it should be possible)

Wishing everyone a good day.

MovingForwards

How about I say stop talking about it and do it, you'll thank yourself. Or we can keep badgering until you do it just to shut us up 😄

I just worry you're trying to do a lot, have loads going on and all you're doing is adding extra pressure at a time when you need to be nice, gentle and kind. When you're more settled things will be so much easier and become second nature.

doingitanyway

Thank you. Please don't worry. I think I'll take a break from my diaries for a bit.
Wishing everyone well