Mindful Kakeibo
Make room between “I want it” and “I bought it.”
A simple spending journal inspired by Japanese kakeibo, with space to notice your habits, choose your priorities, and begin again.
What’s behind your “add to cart” moments?
Answer five quick questions to explore your spending habits—and find one small step to try next.
No judgment. No perfect-budget expectations.
Find my spending patternFive questions. Free. This is a reflection exercise, not a clinical assessment. It does not diagnose ADHD or any other condition.
Already know you want the kit? It is $19.99, paid once — details below.
Your transaction history tells part of the story.
Reflection adds another part: what you wanted, what you chose, and what you want to do next.
Mindful Kakeibo is a manual journaling companion. Use it on its own or alongside a tracking app you already like.
| Transaction tracking | Mindful Kakeibo journaling |
|---|---|
| What did I spend? | How do I feel about that choice? |
| Where did the money go? | Did it go toward what matters to me? |
| What happened this month? | What would I like to try next month? |
Four categories. Room for real life.
- Needs
- Everyday essentials and commitments.
- Wants
- Optional purchases and treats.
- Culture
- Books, learning, creativity, and meaningful experiences.
- Unexpected
- Unplanned costs that need attention.
Choose the category that makes sense in your life. These categories are prompts, not judgments.
Four questions to return to
- How much money do I have available this month?
- How much would I like—and realistically be able—to set aside?
- How much am I spending?
- What would I like to adjust next month?
Your kit includes
Mindful Kakeibo Web App
Manually record purchases, organize them into four categories, and reflect on your choices in a phone-friendly journal.
Notion Dashboard
A companion template for monthly intentions, spending reflections, and weekly reviews.
Printable Journal PDF
Write on paper or annotate the PDF in a compatible app such as Goodnotes.
Start with one purchase.
Record the amount. Choose a category. Add a thought if you want to.
You don’t need to reconstruct your entire financial history to begin.
$19.99, paid once
The web app, Notion template, and printable journal in one kit.
One-time payment. No recurring subscription. Applicable taxes shown at checkout.
Want to think it over? Save this page and come back when you’re ready.
Try it with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
If the kit isn’t right for you, email detourlabs.travel@gmail.com within 30 days of purchase for a full refund of your purchase. Include the email address used at checkout. You don’t need to demonstrate any particular result.
A few things to know
- Is this an ADHD treatment?
- No. Mindful Kakeibo is a spending journal, not a treatment or diagnostic tool.
- Will it save me a specific amount?
- There is no guaranteed savings amount. Your circumstances, purchases, and use of the journal will shape your experience.
- Does it connect to my bank or cancel subscriptions?
- No. You enter purchases manually and manage subscriptions directly with their providers.
- Do I have to stop buying things I enjoy?
- No. The aim is to give your choices more attention—including the purchases you want to keep.