No Buy Challenge

No-spend challenge worksheet

Name the spending you are pausing, list what stays allowed, note bill dates and paydays, and plan the trigger moments.

From:To:

Spending I am pausing

e.g. takeout, coffee out, online shopping, paid outings

Always allowed

Essentials never count against the challenge.

  • Groceries and basic household supplies
  • Medicine, health care and prescriptions
  • Rent or mortgage, utilities and phone
  • Transport I need for work, school or care
  • Required bill and minimum debt payments
  • Necessary repairs and replacements

Bill dates and paydays this period

So nothing required is late.

WhenWhat usually happensMy plan instead
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
Weekend

Planned exceptions