How I Budget My Monthly Salary – A Realistic Plan for Indian Families

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Managing monthly expenses can feel like a never-ending puzzle, especially for Indian families trying to balance needs, goals, and surprises. I’ve been there—and after trial and error, I found a system that works. In this blog, I’ll share my simple but powerful monthly budgeting plan. It’s not perfect, but it’s practical, real, and built for Indian middle-class life.

The Day I Almost Gave Up Blogging – and Why I Didn’t

A moody illustration of a lone blogger sitting in front of a laptop at night, surrounded by crumpled notes, capturing the frustration and solitude of the blogging journey.

There was a night — not too long ago — when I stared at my screen, wondering if this whole “blogging dream” was worth it.


No views.  

No engagement.  

Just a lot of writing into what felt like a void.


I had spent hours creating what I thought was helpful content. I had done the SEO. Shared on social media. Told my friends. Still, barely any clicks.


That night, I almost gave up.


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### The Frustration We Don’t Talk About


No one really talks about the silent battles behind the scenes of blogging. The self-doubt. The comparison game. The pressure to post regularly even when inspiration is nowhere to be found.


I questioned everything:


- Am I even a good writer?  

- Is anyone reading this?  

- Should I just stop and try something else?


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### Then Something Shifted…


As I was about to close my laptop, I received a message from someone who had read one of my earlier posts. It wasn’t a long message — just a “Hey, your blog really helped me out. Thanks for sharing.”


That one message hit harder than any like or view count ever could.


It reminded me **why I started** in the first place.


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### Why I Didn’t Quit


Here’s what made me continue — and might help you too:


✅ **Your words matter, even if you don’t hear applause**  

✅ **One reader helped is one life impacted**  

✅ **Every big blogger once felt like quitting too**  

✅ **Consistency beats virality — always**  


Blogging is a long game. If you're doing it with honesty and value, you're already ahead.


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### Final Thoughts


If you’re ever at the edge of quitting, pause. Don’t delete. Don’t walk away in frustration. Sleep on it. Give yourself a moment to remember your *why*.


And if this post found you on *your tough day*, let this be your sign to keep going.


You’re not alone in this journey.


Keep writing. Keep showing up.


Your future readers are waiting.


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**Have you ever felt like giving up on blogging? Share your story in the comments. Let’s support each other. 💬**

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