Budget your way to prosperity

Have you ever, I repeat, ever, sat down at the beginning of the month and budgeted your income? Something like I will save at least X, and I will spend no more than Y on books, and I will spend no more than Z on a date, and I will spend no more than P on movies this month, and I will spend no more than Q eating outside.
Once you do are done with your planning, at the end of the day note down your expenses. At the end of the month tally your planned versus actual.
You will be surprised.