Course 13: Budgeting (2nd Edition)
Budgeting as a Wellness Tool
Welcome to Course Thirteen of the Wellness Walk.
Before we go any further, we want to pause and say this clearly: we are so proud of you for making it to this point. Showing up again, continuing to learn, and staying engaged with your wellness journey—especially around finances—takes courage and commitment.
If budgeting has ever felt overwhelming, stressful, or discouraging, you are not alone. Many people were never taught how to manage money in a realistic or supportive way, especially during seasons of hardship or transition. The fact that you completed Budgeting Part One and returned for this next step matters.
This session is an opportunity to check back in—to see how things have gone since the first budgeting course and to gently reflect on what you learned and practiced.
As a reminder, this session is broken into three simple parts: Reveal, Reflect, and React. Each part is designed to be manageable, encouraging, and judgment-free.
Why Budgeting Still Matters
Budgeting is meant to be about empowerment, awareness, and support. As you continue this journey, budgeting becomes a tool that helps you better understand your financial habits and patterns in a way that feels hopeful and managable.
In Part One, you took the first step by looking at your finances honestly. Now, we want to help you revisit that foundation and notice what’s working, what feels challenging, and what may need adjustment.
A budget helps you:
See the full picture of your finances with clarity and compassion
Identify stress points and areas where support may be needed
Make intentional decisions rather than reactive ones
Build stability one small step at a time
At this stage, our goal is to help you check in, reflect, and reconnect with what you learned in Budgeting Part One. You are doing better than you think, and this next step is about continuing forward with confidence and care.