Your personal budget is meant to spend on anything that will help you develop and grow as a professional (personal development) or helps to maintain or improve your mental or physical level of fitness (health).

(Do you need to invest in a better workplace at home? Just do it. That’s not part of your personal budget, that’s just part of a good work place.)

One annual personal budget of 4%

Your personal budget for personal development and mental and physical health is 4% of your annual gross salary. This annual budget resets every year.

🏅The first principle

<aside> 💡 As a guideline, ask yourself: “Will this investment benefit both me and Luscii?”

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You could develop yourself without spending a penny (like taking on a new role within Luscii, or changing your morning routine to feel more energised). Other things might require a financial investment (like a book, a training or a tool). So when you’re spending your budget, please take into account the first principle.

Examples

Things your personal budget can buy:

• Attending a conference, training or workshop on your (aspired) expertise
• Books or study material on your (aspired) expertise
• Coaching sessions
• A personal trainer or fitness subscription
• Tools that make your work life easier (such as a task management app)

Things your salary can buy:

• Training or courses on recreational topics
• Equipment, such as an instrument or sports inventory.
• Gadgets that make your personal life easier.
• A healthy diet, vitamins or a bottle of wine to relax.