2023 is indeed a year full of concerts, following the continuous announcement of different artists and local shows for their Philippine tour.
Concerts from Coldplay, Sabrina Carpenter, Super Junior, and many more really shocked the Filo-fans, even their wallets!
We are only halfway into the year, yet we hear concert announcements on every side, and it gets frustrating when you know that you cannot afford to buy a ticket because your savings seem to disappear all of a sudden.
If you’re still struggling and want to secure that ticket for more upcoming concerts, here are some tips that you should try!
1. Learn to restrict yourself
Restricting yourself means that you control your impulse buying, which is prevalent today because of the accessibility of the e-commerce marketplace.
Restricting yourself also means that you prevent yourself from giving in to temptations, especially the “deserve koto” mindset.
You may deserve what you buy and eat, but if you are a fan, then you really deserve to see your favorite artists live, which is more fulfilling because it’s not every day that it happens.
2. Stick reminders all over your room
Do you really want to save up for your favorite artist’s concert? Then help yourself by putting up sticky notes on your wall, mirror, or anywhere easily noticeable so you will be reminded of your goal first thing in the morning.
You can also do this on your gadget by setting up a wallpaper and/or lock screen that will remind you to check your budget plan, monitor your expenses, and check your savings if you are actually saving up.
Doing this will help you focus and keep track of your goal of seeing your favorite artists perform live.
3. Cook your own meals
Other than browsing online shops, in this generation it is very common to be tempted to avail of the latest deals on online food applications or eat at your favorite fast food restaurant.
But if you really want to save up, you’ve got to endure it. Choose to cook your own meals and pack healthy lunches instead.
Bringing packed lunches will fill you up, leaving no room for fast food, and will help you save money.
4. Walk or ride a bike
Walking or riding a bike is an alternative way of getting to your destination, and also a tip if you want to save money.
Transport fees also increased so it’s such a waste if you use public transport when you could have walked or hopped on a bike instead, especially if your destination is not that far.
Doing these will not only help you physically and mentally, as they are aerobic activities but will make the environment healthy as well.
5. Find someone who will hold you accountable
If you want to attend your favorite artist’s concert, don’t keep it to yourself! Tell your parents, friends, fellow fans, or someone else that you really want to save up for it.
Tell them to remind you about saving up and to restrict you when you are about to use your money for unnecessary purposes.
Having someone hold you accountable will help you become disciplined and reach your goal of seeing your favorites for real!
6. Make a budget plan
This tip is easier said than done, but budget plans truly help you manage your money properly if you really want to save up.
Having a budget plan will let you track your expenses and know your money in advance, noting that you will assign the things that you should put your money into.
In this way, you can determine if you have extra money to allocate for your upcoming concert savings.
It may be tough at some point, but taking a step toward taking control of your money will have a benefit in the future. Just keep it going because the happiness of seeing your idols perform live will surely be fulfilling.
