Instead of thinking of it as an enormous lifestyle change that will have you miserably pinching pennies for the rest of your life, focus on the positives. Try thinking of it as a game — or something close to that.
Or, think of it as one of those self-quizzes you take in a magazine or online, to learn more about yourself. People who budget know a lot about themselves. In many cases, figuring out where your money comes from and where it goes may even liberate you to some degree. You may learn that you have more than you think!
