<prompt> Human: I think Mint has made a lot of positive changes in my spending, but at the same time, I feel like whenever I go over on a budget in a certain category in my case, many categories, I just feel bummed and think, Well, next month Ill do better. Do any of you have specific actions you take to ensure that you stick to your budget, rather than just looking at your budgeting software regularly and hoping all your spending lines up?I know this sounds like theres a simple solution-- just to look at it every day and see where Im at-- but I already do this. Im just wondering if somebody has advice on how to motivate myself. It can be difficult when I budgeted 20 for moviesstreaming but then, after Ive already been to the movie theater once and purchased a couple movies online, I remember my favorite show put a new season up for sale on Amazon. Its also tough if I didnt budget for restaurants at all, because Im trying to just eat food from home, but then when Im with a group of friends, everyone suddenly wants to go grab dinner. I want a budget thats realistic for my lifestyle rather than a budget that makes me completely change my lifestyle. I dont know if thats even possible, but with other expenses, my income leaves little room for things I enjoy or a social life.If context helps, Im 22 years old, low income, and an undergraduate soon to be grad working two part-time jobs.  <response>: Both examples you provide are a really great look at self control. Do you need to see those movies right away? Do you need to go out to a movie once a month?The restaurant example is even clearer. Thats an incredibly tough situation. But if youre serious about the budget, you need to be able to say Look guys, I cant go out tonight or I cant order dinner, I have leftovers at home. Most people understand that. If youre trying to save money and stick to a budget, you need the control to say no and stick to that decision.I will say though, I think that feeling depends on the budget and true needs. If you budget 100 for gas and you go 10 over because you needed gas to get a work, I think you should give yourself a pass for that. Others may disagree, but there are true needs built into your finances. 