Try It On For Size

The Hardest Part

So, you want to make a change to your spending habits but finding it tough to implement?
You're not alone! It can be very hard to announce a big money-related change. 
You don't know what people might think, or worse - you fear the change may not work out and you'll feel like a failure.
Questions like, "How will my spouse/family react?" or "What if it doesn’t work?" can really hold you back.

Experiment With It

The best approach is to treat it as an experiment, not an official change.
Just like trying on a suit or outfit in a fitting room—it's not a failure if it doesn't fit, you're simply trying it on for size.  Tell your spouse, "I wonder what it would be like if we [specific change] for the next two weeks. Can we try that?"

Reap The Rewards

Your spouse and family will be more open to the idea, and you won't feel like a failure if the change doesn't work out.
If the new spending habit does work, it'll be a lot easier to get everyone on board to keep it going long term.

Make it a temporary change, and take action today - you got this!