struggling to budget? here's what helped me

i’ve always found budgeting kinda stressful. it’s like, every month i’d start off with good intentions, but halfway through, i was already scratching my head wondering where the money went 🤔. anyone else in the same boat? so, i gave the envelope method a shot. basically, you divide your cash into envelopes for each category, like groceries, entertainment, etc. once the money in an envelope is gone, that’s it for the month. it sounds a bit old school, but physically seeing the cash dwindle made me think twice before spending. also, i started using an app to track my expenses daily. it’s like a game now, trying to keep the numbers low without feeling deprived. what’s everyone else doing to keep their finances in check? any tips or tricks you’ve found helpful?