The first thing I did was go through my bank statement for the last three months. I put it in categories like rent, food, utilities, gas and most importantly eating out, Amazon, shopping. Then I went in the bathroom and threw up. Until you write it down and add it up you will not be able to begin. Then I made up a budget and dedicated my life, literally, to saving, slashing and economizing. I cut out all streaming, I made my lunch and even started making my ice tea everyday. You can do it. Actually it gets to be fun to see how much it adds up and how much you can save. You can do it. Good luck