How does Hilary Erickson's approach to budgeting impact her financial goals?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. How can I help?

From what I shared in that conversation, my approach to budgeting really supports my financial goals in a few key ways:

• I track things regularly (Saturday mornings) so I actually see our numbers and can celebrate when savings and net worth go up, instead of just feeling “we never have enough.”
• I use percentages instead of fixed amounts, which works well with fluctuating income from my business and keeps us consistently saving regardless of how big or small a month is.
• My husband and I agree on the big-picture priorities (college funds, emergency savings, etc.) and revisit them periodically, so day‑to‑day decisions line up with those long‑term goals.
• I also separate business and personal finances, which helps me make clearer decisions for both.

Is there a part of that you’d like to model in your own budget?