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I can make a budget, but how can I get myself to consistently follow my budget?
Try a tool like mint.com that will send you text messages regarding how you budget is going.  If you use mint, set up your budget to send you reminders before you hit your budget.  Example:  if my budget for dining out is $100, I tell mint.com it is $50 and I get nagging text messages after $50 to remind me to keep a lid on my spending.