Saving money is not just a financial decision; it’s a learned behaviour. Mayfield shares practical behavioural design techniques that help individuals and families create sustainable saving habits through goal slicing, automation, family participation, and visual tracking tools.
— IMCWire – GuaranteedPRWire – AIBusinessWire – Saving money is not just a financial decision — it’s a behavior that must be learned, repeated, and reinforced. For many individuals and families, the challenge isn’t understanding why saving is important, but how to make it a consistent habit.
Mayfield emphasizes that effective financial education must be tied to simple, actionable steps rather than abstract theories. With a few practical behavioral design tips, anyone can build lasting saving habits — even from zero.
Breaking Goals into Smaller Steps and Tracking Progress Visually
Big financial goals can often feel overwhelming. That’s why Mayfield recommends breaking them into smaller, achievable steps — a behavioral technique known as goal slicing.
Instead of aiming to “save ₦500,000 this year,” start with ₦40,000 per month or ₦10,000 per week.
Use visual tools such as savings thermometers, sticker charts, or envelopes to track progress.
Place these visuals somewhere visible — like the fridge or home office wall — to reinforce consistency.
This strategy works because visual reinforcement sustains motivation, while small wins create a sense of momentum.
Automate Transfers and Reinforce with Rewards
Willpower alone is not enough — saving must become automatic. Mayfield advises setting up recurring transfers to a dedicated savings account, even for small amounts.
To make the habit stick:
Schedule the transfer for your payday — the earlier, the better.
Link saving to small rewards, such as treating yourself to something modest after three consecutive weeks of saving.
Introduce light consequences if a goal is missed — for example, doubling the amount next time or skipping a small indulgence.
These behavioral triggers transform saving from an obligation into a routine.
Create Shared Family Mini-Goals
Saving doesn’t have to be a solo effort. Mayfield recommends involving the entire household — especially for shared goals such as:
Family vacations
Buying a new appliance
Planning celebrations or back-to-school expenses
Each member can contribute in their own way — financially or by cutting certain expenses.
Children can save a small part of their allowance, while partners can alternate in monitoring spending categories. This collaborative approach builds teamwork and shared responsibility, making the saving habit multigenerational.
Use Habit Trackers to Monitor Your Progress
Mayfield offers printable habit-tracking templates that are simple to use and help reinforce consistency. These can be customized for daily, weekly, or monthly goals.
Benefits of tracking include:
Keeping saving top of mind
Maintaining a visual record of progress
Identifying behavioral patterns — for instance, if saving often fails at month’s end, plan transfers earlier
Tracking isn’t just about accountability — it turns invisible progress into visible, motivating results.
From Repetition to Identity
The ultimate goal isn’t just to save once — it’s to become a saver: a person who consistently sets money aside and makes informed financial decisions.
Mayfield’s approach helps transform repeated actions into identity.
When you affirm “I am someone who saves,” you no longer rely on reminders — the behaviour becomes part of your lifestyle. From building an emergency fund to saving for education, this identity shift creates lasting confidence and financial resilience.
Building a saving habit doesn’t require perfect discipline or large sums of money. With the right behavioural strategies, anyone — a student, family, or small business owner — can start small and progress steadily.
By breaking down goals, automating transfers, involving family, and using habit trackers, saving becomes a manageable and lasting practice.
Mayfield’s tools and templates are designed to support these practical strategies, turning saving from a burden into a mindset — and ultimately, a foundation for long-term financial stability.
About the company: Mayfield is a pioneer in financial education and cognitive learning. Through its Cognitive-as-a-Service (CaaS) model, the company designs interactive and measurable programs that make financial skills accessible to everyone. By combining technology, pedagogy, and community engagement, Mayfield helps individuals build sustainable financial autonomy and confidence.
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