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Perhaps the first and most important act to commit to is the detailed tracking exercise of the expenses for the individual monthly commitments. Creating a tracking system from the close scrutiny of bills collected over a three month period will help give the individual an idea of the general commitments to date. By having this clearly listed and detailed the individual will be able to design a suitable budget that can be easily followed without the need to be too constrictive. This budgeting exercise can take into account all expenses such as fixed commitments, periodic commitments, occasional treats and any other types of usual expenses calculated on a monthly basis. Settings goals is also another type of personal budgeting element that should be included as a form of incentive to the individual. It is also a way to create discipline that will help the individual prepare for bigger commitments in the future. Setting goals will also help the individual have a better perspective on the future possibilities of investment opportunities. The act to creating and adhering to a personal budget plan can also help the individual be disciplined in other fields too. This may contribute positively in other areas, such as job commitments, family - 7 - commitments, retirement plans, investments and any other area that may require the same discipline that produces successful results always.