How to get started
Begin with three to five areas you can influence, such as groceries, transport, cafés and leisure. Rent and other fixed bills do not need envelopes when they are already reserved.
Choose realistic amounts from recent months. A budget that is too strict from day one rarely lasts.
Let envelopes show your priorities
An envelope is not a punishment. It shows what you choose to prioritise. If one often runs out, that is useful information for your next budget, not a failure.