Last month was very special as it was the month where I finally paid off my tax bill! If you're one of my regulars, you will know how stressful this was for me, I had been paying back a huge amount every month every month since November, being a sole trader the tax man wanted half a year in advance and I didn't have it. Every, single, one of you that helped me made me feel so relieved and happy, thank you. The overhead figure below includes: - Mortgage - Electrcity - Cat insurance - Phone contract - Council tax - Bed repayment - Water - Invisalign (teeth) - Credit card This is mainly so that i can monitor my progress to keep me motivated and disciplined so that I don't fall behind and end up in even more trouble. Previous months success/failure at hitting goal: July: 54804 June: 78,831 May: 89,698 April: 78,603 March: 90,581 February: 49,139 January: 73,405 I know it is doable, but camming everyday just to break even is taking a toll on my mental health + living on my own. I'm so sorry for my flakeyness, you guys do so much for me and deserve better. I'm trying. Plan of action: Step 1) Rehome degus Step 2) Rent out spare bedroom to reduce overheads Step 3) Get a part time job or part time volunteering role The above 3 steps are integral to my overall happiness. The degus are advertised as free but with so far little interest in anyone who wants them. I'm sorry if this is such a boring and large goal.. my income tax, council tax, water bill, electricity, mortgage, phone, broadband etc are all included in this. I've got to stay motivated, try to stay disciplined so that I don't fall into even more trouble. Any help AT ALL towards this goal is so fucking appreciated I can't even put it into words.