We’ve spent some time understanding where you are, identifying what’s creating pressure, and deciding what deserves your attention first. Now we can begin moving into really stabilizing. For the next seven days, track every dollar that leaves your account. Keep it simple. Use: the Notes app on your phone, a small notebook, or a basic spreadsheet. Each time you spend money, jot down: what it was, how much it was, and the date. Don’t change anything yet. Don’t try to be “better.” Don’t judge what you spend. Just record it. At the end of the seven days, look back and ask: “Did anything surprise me?” Control starts with awareness. Here is a simple spreadsheet: SPENDS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Rent/Mortgage Groceries/takeout utilities coffee gas bus