When Extra Work Doesn’t Show Up on the Paycheque

Payroll employee discussing documents under a Payroll Department sign

There is a particular kind of sinking feeling that comes with opening your pay and realizing that something you were counting on simply isn't there. Not because you misunderstood what you were being paid. Not because you forgot something. You did the work. You submitted the hours. Somebody just didn't pass them along. This month … Continue reading When Extra Work Doesn’t Show Up on the Paycheque →

Day Six: The Practice of Trying Again

Woman calculating finances using notebook, calculator, and laptop in garden shed

Hey there, Ledgewalkers. This is Day Six of using the tools in real life. Not discussing them as abstract ideas. Not pretending they are magical solutions. Actually taking them out of the toolbox, applying them to the day in front of me, and seeing what happens. Over the last few days, I have been dealing … Continue reading Day Six: The Practice of Trying Again →

Day Five: The Budget Is Done, Even If It Isn’t Pretty

Woman working on monthly budget with calculator and paperwork at home office desk

Using the Money Triage tool when there is little room for error Hey there, Ledgewalkers. How are you doing today? This should be Day Five of using the tools. I took yesterday off from dealing with things, so this is not the fifth consecutive day. That is okay. The point of using these tools is … Continue reading Day Five: The Budget Is Done, Even If It Isn’t Pretty →

Day 3: The budget has to include Sleep

Woman in pajamas writing in a budget notebook at a desk with bills, calculator, and laptop

Hello again, my dear Ledgewalkers. This is Day Three of actually using the tools instead of simply writing about them. Today did not go according to plan. I had intended to sit down and start working through my personal budget. I need to identify what bills are coming out, which days they are due, which … Continue reading Day 3: The budget has to include Sleep →

Day Two of Using the Tools: Put It on Paper, Then Put It down

Person hiking uphill on dirt path holding papers and a folder

Welcome back, my dear Ledgewalkers. This is day two of deliberately using the tools from Walking the Ledge and showing you how they work in real life. Not in a perfect life. Not in a quiet life. Not after everything has already been fixed. I am using them while I am tired, working, dealing with … Continue reading Day Two of Using the Tools: Put It on Paper, Then Put It down →