Have you ever been motivated to begin a new diet or fitness routine only to abandon it after a week or two? Being frugal all of the time, like watching calories, avoiding particular foods from your diet, and getting up early to go to the gym, might wear you down to the point of giving up. The overpowering sense of being sick of living frugally is known as frugal weariness. It usually appears after a long period of living frugally and adhering to a strict budget. You’re overworked, deprived, and physically and emotionally exhausted as a result of trying to keep track of every dollar.
Feeling this way can lead to irresponsible impulse purchases. Delaying gratification and being frugal with your money for an extended period may cause you to lose control, go on a spending binge, and destroy your budget. Spending money responsibly, paying off debt, and putting money down for the future are all important, but you should also make time for enjoyment.
What Causes It?
Anyone can experience frugal fatigue or budget burnout. It’s more likely to set in if you’ve been living on a tight budget for a long time. It can be triggered by several factors, including:
Overly ambitious objectives
Financial objectives that are both SMART and attainable are essential for excellent financial health and motivation. What if you believed you’d have enough money for a down payment on a house in a year? When you know the money you save will go toward a down payment on a house, it’s easier to bring your lunch to work and take a vacation instead of traveling. But what if you can only save a few dollars after all your expenses? It seems impossible to save enough money for a down payment.
