Managing Money

Tools to help you budget and manage your money wisely.

Why Does Money Matter In Recovery?

- Financial stress is a common relapse trigger

- Money habits often reflect self-esteem, boundaries, and emotional well-being.

- Healthy money management can rebuild confidence and independence

- Recovery is about stability- financial, emotional, and physical.

Practical Tips For Managing Money:

Track your spending honestly: Even small habits add up.

Separate needs from wants: Prioritise essentials like rent, food, utilities, etc.

Create small, realistic budgets: Weekly budgets are easier to manage compared to monthly.

Avoid financial secrets: Trusted people or advisors can help you stay on track.

Simple Tools To Manage Money

Cover page for the toolkit titled 'Money and mental wellbeing toolkit,' featuring the logos of the Mind organization and the Pepsico Foundation, on a light green background with white curved lines.
A detailed household budgeting worksheet with sections for income, outgoings, and various expenses including fixed costs, utilities, healthcare, transportation, and travel.
Two young adults, a woman with pink hair and a man with glasses and a gray beanie, sitting on a bench outside, looking at a phone and smiling. The image is part of a guide titled 'Tips and tools for managing money as a student' from Money Helper, HM Government.

Remember:

Financial well-being is an integral part of your healing process. You deserve stability. You deserve peace of mind. It’s okay to start small, every habit adds up!

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