If you’ve been feeling off track with your money lately, you’re not alone.
We all go through seasons where the budget falls apart, the spending creeps up, and it feels like the numbers aren’t adding up anymore. Maybe you’ve been hit with unexpected bills, or maybe life has just been busy and money hasn’t been at the top of your list.
I’ve been there too. Years ago, I used to feel like every time I got ahead, something came along to knock me back down. I would tell myself, “I’ll start over next month.” But the truth is, waiting for the perfect time never works. The best time to get back on track is right now, even if it’s messy.
That’s why I created the 7-Day Money Reset Challenge. It’s a simple plan you can follow this week to clear your head, get focused, and start feeling in control again. No fancy tools, no complicated systems, just a few minutes each day to get your money moving in the right direction.
Here’s what we’re going to do together.
Day 1: Face the Facts
Start by finding out exactly where you stand. Log in to your bank accounts, write down what you have, and what you owe. List out your debts from smallest to largest by blanance owed. This isn’t about guilt or shame. It’s about clarity. You can’t fix what you can’t see, and knowing your numbers is the first step toward confidence.
Day 2: Track Your Spending
Today, write down every single thing you spend money on. Every coffee, every online order, every quick stop for gas. Most people are shocked by how much “little stuff” adds up. Awareness creates change, and this one habit can make a huge difference.
Day 3: Find One Leak
Pick one area that’s been quietly draining your money and plug that leak. Maybe it’s a subscription you don’t use, eating out too often, or impulse buys that sneak into your cart. Cancel, pause, or delete one of them today. Small cuts add up fast.
Day 4: Set a Quick Win Goal
Give yourself one goal you can accomplish before the end of the week. Maybe it’s saving fifty dollars, paying off a small bill, or saying no to takeout for a few days. A quick win builds momentum, and momentum keeps you going.
Day 5: Try a No-Spend Day
Pick one day to spend absolutely nothing. No coffee runs, no convenience store stops, no scrolling Amazon. It’s a powerful reset and shows you how much control you actually have.
Day 6: Get Organized
Spend time today cleaning up your money system. Update your budget, open your planner, or gather those receipts you’ve been ignoring. Getting organized reduces stress and helps you stay consistent.
Day 7: Reflect and Recommit
Take a few minutes to look back on the week. What worked? What felt hard? What are you proud of? This reflection is where the real change happens. You’ll start to see patterns, habits, and opportunities to do better.
This challenge is simple, but it works. I’ve seen hundreds of people take a small step like this and completely change how they handle money. You don’t need to wait for a new month or a new year to make progress. You just need to start.
If you want to take what you learn this week and go deeper, I’ve got something that will help. Our Free Budgeting Workshop walks you through exactly how to build a plan that fits your real life. You’ll learn how to create a simple budget that actually works, stop living paycheck to paycheck, and finally start saving money for the things that matter most.
You can sign up here and start whenever you’re ready:
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You’ve got this. One week from today, you could feel completely different about your money. Take the first step today.
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