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160. How 'Atomic Habits' Changed the Way I Structure My Life | 5 Key Lessons & How I Apply Them May 06, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, I’m breaking down the most important lessons from 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear - and more importantly, how they actually show up in real life. A lot of people think they struggle with discipline or consistency, but most of the time, it comes down to how your life is structured. Your environment, your defaults, and your systems are what determine what actually happens on a day-to-day basis. I walk through the core ideas that have made the biggest difference for me, including how to build habits that stick, why systems matter more than goals, how identity is shaped through repetition, and how to remove friction so things actually get done.

If you feel like you’re always starting over, this will help you understand what’s actually going wrong - and how to fix it in a way that lasts.

Get the Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-55453256

Other Videos/Episodes Mentioned:Defaults 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/AIO4cIHE1-MGrocery Video 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/ULWQ4oeNcqYWeekly Money Routine 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/FJaumNDqq-UDecluttering Episode 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/xRaZzDx55YQDiscpline Episode 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/ikoiOiK0cUQ

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

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Personal Finance Starter Kit:

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BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://secure.money.com/pr/pa5344bfc4f2

Try Classpass: https://classpass.com/refer/UKLV6BN026

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Why I keep coming back to Atomic Habits

02:00 – Podcast vs YouTube: how I think about content

04:00 – The core thesis: behavior, identity, and results

05:30 – Why your life reflects your defaults, not your intentions

10:30 – Real-life examples: spending, workouts, cooking, and admin

19:00 – Systems vs goals (and what systems actually are)

26:45 – Identity-based habits and how they form

33:15 – Friction: the real reason habits don’t stick

38:00 – The 4 laws of habit formation (how to make habits work)

42:30 – Final recap: what actually changes your life

159. The Real Shifts That Made Me Successful as I Start My 30s (perspectives, systems, & habits) Apr 29, 2026

Show notes

I spent a lot of my 20s feeling like I was figuring things out in real time. Now that I’m 30, I can clearly see the habits, systems, and perspective shifts that actually made the biggest difference in my life - and the ones that didn’t. In this episode, I’m walking through what’s changed for me across five areas: money, career, appearance, health, and relationships. If you feel like you’re in a transition phase, or things are starting to click but not fully there yet, this will give you a clearer direction.

We cover:

👉🏻 The financial systems that stayed consistent (no matter my income)

👉🏻 Why “buy less, buy better” changed how I spend

👉🏻 How I structure my workdays for focus and output

👉🏻 The routines that improved my health, sleep, and energy

👉🏻 The mindset shift that changed my relationships

→ Weekly Money Routine:https://youtu.be/FJaumNDqq-U

→ Capsule Wardrobe: https://youtu.be/qGcI0Ny_1mk

→ Oura Ring Review: https://youtu.be/epFtBNTTZq4

→ Work Optional Explained: https://youtu.be/0cH7vduRWRE

Kyyahs Account: https://www.instagram.com/kyyahabdul/

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/

Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://secure.money.com/pr/pa5344bfc4f2

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Where I’m at now vs. my 20s

03:00 – Why systems matter more than goals

05:00 – Personal finance: what actually stayed consistent

07:00 – Buying less, buying better (and high ROI spending)

10:00 – Work optional mindset + long-term thinking

13:30 – Career systems: weekly planning + deep work

19:00 – Focus blocks, phone habits, and productivity

22:30 – Appearance: skincare, body care, and style shifts

30:00 – Health routines: workouts, steps, sleep, and habits

36:00 – Relationships: boundaries, community, and standards

158. Building a Wardrobe That Actually *Works* - Capsule Basics, Style Lessons, and Brands to Shop Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

Over the last year, I have completely changed the way I approach my wardrobe. What started as frustration with having too many clothes and nothing to wear turned into a much more intentional system for how I shop, what I buy, and how I define my personal style.

In this episode, I walk through:

👉🏻 How I figured out my personal style and what actually suits me

👉🏻 The mistakes I made when shopping in the past

👉🏻 The exact pieces I would buy if I had to rebuild my wardrobe from scratch

👉🏻 The brands I trust and how I evaluate quality

Other Shopping/Clothes Videos:

Shopping Lessons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b39vOlCJ-E&t=251s

Shopping for Clothes on a Budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A8xqs_OHP0&t=454s

Building a High Quality Wardrobe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF7-LgSscoA&t=1559s

Natural Fibers + Material Composition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK6wDC4r_Ac&t=4s

Building a Seasonal Wardrobe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBTvGfvE6bY

Shop My Basics: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4446581

Anna Newton Substack: https://annanewton.substack.com/

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/

Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools + Cards I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://wealthlink.me/michela-sofi-hysa

AmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/2rkrysw2

Bilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33a

Blue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2ac

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

Timestamps:

00:00 – My wardrobe reset and style evolution

03:00 – Why I don’t follow a strict capsule wardrobe

05:30 – What actually helped me figure out my style

08:30 – The mistake of panic shopping

10:30 – My no-buy experiment and what it changed

13:00 – My actual style (elevated casual breakdown)

17:30 – The 10 capsule basics I would start with

24:30 – How to think about materials and quality

27:00 – Brands I actually like (and why)

31:30 – Final thoughts on building your wardrobe

157. Why I Changed My Mind About Where I Want to Live | Chicago to LA Q+A (very honest) Apr 15, 2026

Show notes

I’m officially back in Los Angeles after living in Chicago for the past year and a half, and in this episode, I’m walking through the full decision behind that move. This is not a dramatic story - it's a clear reflection of what happens when you try something new, gather real data from your life, and then make a decision that actually aligns with what you value. I break down why I moved to Chicago in the first place, why it ultimately did not work for me, and what made Los Angeles the right fit again. We also get into a full comparison of Chicago vs LA, including lifestyle differences, social culture, career opportunities, and day-to-day quality of life. If you are thinking about moving, feeling stuck where you are, or questioning whether a big life change is the right move, this episode will give you a grounded and practical framework for thinking through that decision.

Get Your Roadway Quote with my code YOURBUDGET10: https://rdwaymov.co/4b4Pgeq

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

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Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools + Cards I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://secure.money.com/pr/pa5344bfc4f2

AmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/2zx4vura

Bilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33a

Blue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2ac

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Life update: moving back to LA

02:00 – Why I chose to move to Chicago

07:40 – Why I decided to leave Chicago

14:00 – Why LA fits my life better now

16:00 – Renting vs buying and long-term plans

18:00 – Cost of living: LA vs Chicago breakdown

24:00 – Chicago vs LA: pros and cons

38:30 – How this move will change my content

42:00 – How I budgeted and planned the move

50:00 – What I learned and final reflections

156. How I Have Upgraded My Life + The Little Things That Make My Day Better (no lifestyle creep) Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

Over the last decade, I have very intentionally upgraded different areas of my life - from where I live, to how I spend my time, to the small daily habits that shape my routine. In this episode, I’m walking through the upgrades that have genuinely made a difference, without falling into the trap of lifestyle creep. he goal is to understand what actually improves your life and making intentional decisions from that place. If you are trying to refine your lifestyle without losing control of your finances, this episode will give you a clear framework for doing that.

We cover:

👉🏻 The big upgrades that changed my quality of life

👉🏻 Daily habits that improved my energy, focus, and routines

👉🏻 Small purchases that make everyday life feel better

👉🏻 How my approach to spending has evolved over time

Other Episodes/References Mentioned:

Living Alone: https://youtu.be/0rmaioROGcI

FI/RE Video: https://youtu.be/0cH7vduRWRE

Oura Ring: https://youtu.be/epFtBNTTZq4

How I Cleared My Skin: https://youtu.be/zRZGwoX0BDE

Planning Vlog: https://youtu.be/-aJTHTm_4_4

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/

Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools + Cards I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://wealthlink.me/michela-sofi-hysa

AmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/2rkrysw2

Bilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33a

Blue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2ac

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Why I think about lifestyle upgrades differently

02:00 – Avoiding lifestyle creep while still upgrading your life

05:30 – Living alone and prioritizing your space

10:00 – Investing in your sleep and home environment

14:00 – Coffee setup and daily rituals

17:30 – Knowing your financial independence numbers

20:30 – Decentering work from your identity

24:30 – Wellness upgrades (Oura ring, skincare)

30:00 – Daily habits that changed my routine

42:00 – Small products that elevate everyday life

155. A Spring Reset, Life Update, and My Seasonal State of the Union Apr 01, 2026

Show notes

Cats outta the bag - I am moving back to California! In this episode, I'm giving the life update, what this past year has taught me, and how I think about making big life decisions when something no longer feels aligned. From there, we get into a full spring reset - how to clean up your physical space, rebuild your routines, and do a mid-year life audit so you can course correct with intention. And as always, I wrap with my seasonal State of the Union what’s in, what’s out, and what I’m paying attention to right now for Spring!

We cover:

👉🏻 Why changing your mind is a necessary part of growth

👉🏻 What this move taught me about environment and happiness

👉🏻 How to reset your space and routines for spring

👉🏻 A simple framework for checking in on your personal goals

👉🏻 My current ins and outs for the season

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/

Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools + Cards I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://wealthlink.me/michela-sofi-hysa

AmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/2rkrysw2

Bilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33a

Blue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2ac

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

Timestamps:

00:00 – Life update: I’m moving back to California

03:15 – Why I left and what I got wrong

06:45 – Giving myself permission to not like it

09:00 – What this taught me about choosing where to live

12:30 – Financial freedom and being able to pivot

15:00 – Spring reset: coming out of winter

18:30 – Resetting your physical environment

23:30 – Rebuilding your routines for the season

29:30 – Spring life audit: questions to ask yourself

34:30 – Spring State of the Union (ins & outs)

154. Defaults: The System That Eliminated My Daily Mental Overwhelm (Meals, Routines & Work Systems) Mar 25, 2026

Show notes

Most people think they’re overwhelmed because they’re busy. In reality, they’re overwhelmed because they’re deciding too much. Every small choice - what to eat, when to work out, how to start the day, when to stop - pulls from the same mental pool. When those decisions are made from scratch every day, it creates friction that builds. In this episode, I break down what I call “defaults” and why they function as infrastructure in your life. We get into default meals, default routines, work blocks, Sunday resets, and how to reduce decision fatigue without becoming rigid. If you’re tired of relying on motivation and still feeling scattered, this is the shift.

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

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Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools + Cards I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://wealthlink.me/michela-sofi-hysa

AmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/2rkrysw2

Bilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33a

Blue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2ac

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

00:00 – Why You’re Overwhelmed (It’s Decision Load)03:00 – Defaults as Daily Infrastructure05:30 – How Defaults Reduce Friction at Transition Points07:00 – Flexibility vs Rigidity (What Defaults Are Not)09:45 – Default Meals: The Cornerstone System12:00 – Grocery Predictability & Low-Energy Days15:30 – Default Routines (Morning & Evening)19:45 – Workday Defaults & Deep Work Blocks22:30 – Sunday Reset & Admin Containment25:30 – How to Build & Maintain Defaults Without Burnout

153. How to Make Friends as an Adult: Meeting New People, Building Connections, & More! Mar 18, 2026

Show notes

Making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly difficult, especially once life paths start to diverge, priorities shift, and free time becomes limited. In this episode, I share how I’ve built meaningful friendships from scratch in three different cities, and what actually matters when it comes to forming connections that last. I talk about using your network intentionally, why friends of friends are the real unlock, how to put yourself out there without forcing it, and how to adjust expectations as people move through different life stages. This episode is both practical and honest, with real examples from my experiences in Boston, Los Angeles, and Chicago. If you’re navigating loneliness, rebuilding your social life, or trying to make new friends in adulthood without burning yourself out, this episode will give you a grounded framework for doing so.

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/

Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools + Cards I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://wealthlink.me/michela-sofi-hysa

AmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/2rkrysw2

Bilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33a

Blue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2ac

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Why making friends as an adult feels harder than expected

02:10 – Embracing the process and becoming your own best friend

05:05 – Post-college friendships and early Boston years

08:40 – Making friends through work and shared routines

12:15 – Moving to LA and starting from scratch

16:30 – Why roommates and friends of friends matter

21:10 – How friend networks expand organically

26:00 – Tip #1: Leverage friends of friends

31:45 – Tips #2–3: Put yourself out there and be the friend you want

38:10 – Tips #4–5: Let friendships evolve and adjust expectations

152. How to Stop Scrolling and Start Learning: My March Personal Curriculum Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

One of my biggest goals this year is to become a more interesting person by learning more intentionally. Instead of letting free time disappear into scrolling or passive entertainment, I started building something I call a monthly curriculum - a framework that helps me explore new ideas, develop hobbies, and be more intentional about how I spend my time. In this episode, I walk through my March curriculum, including the theme I’m focusing on, the nonfiction book I’m reading, the hobby I’m trying, and the small lifestyle upgrades I’m making.I also share lessons from my February curriculum and how you can realistically incorporate something like this into your life even if you work full time.

In this episode we cover:

👉🏻 How to build your own monthly curriculum

👉🏻 Why learning needs structure outside of school

👉🏻 The six categories I use every month

👉🏻 My March focus on nervous system regulation

👉🏻 The hobbies, books, and cultural experiences I’m exploring

You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/

Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 FI/RE Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATOR

https://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator

💳 Tools + Cards I Use:

Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcH

SoFi HYSA: https://wealthlink.me/michela-sofi-hysa

AmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/2rkrysw2

Bilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33a

Blue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2ac

All Other Resources:

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: michela@breakyourbudget.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 My ShopMy:

https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Why I started creating monthly curriculums

02:15 – Why I’m focusing more on long-form content this year

04:00 – The real purpose of a personal curriculum

06:00 – Lessons I learned from my February curriculum

08:10 – How to realistically fit this into your routine

10:05 – The six elements of a monthly curriculum

11:45 – My March theme: nervous system regulation

16:30 – The nonfiction book I’m reading this month

18:00 – My March hobby and lifestyle upgrades

21:10 – Cultural focus and solo dates for the month

151: The Digital Declutter That Reduced My Mental Load: How I Organized My Entire Tech Ecosystem Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

If your phone is chaotic, your Google Drive is a mess, and you’re constantly searching for files you know you saved somewhere, this episode is going to hit. I walk through exactly how I reset my digital life - deleting and reorganizing apps, rebuilding my Google Drive from scratch, cleaning up my desktop and downloads, restructuring my most-used work apps, decluttering thousands of photos, and finally fixing my Notes app so it’s actually usable. If your goal this year is to reduce friction in all areas of your life (same) - you'll love these practical systems that will help streamline your digital world. If your devices feel disorganized and you’re tired of wasting time looking for things, this is the full reset.

Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:

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Tidying Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oVP8XZSsZb8wzGWIQ61MJ?si=cQl_iJelQWOa6jKjcO8QLQ

Personal Finance Starter Kit:

https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kit

BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

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26:00 – Desktop Folders & Cleaning Out Downloads

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34:00 – Photo App Declutter & Screenshot System

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