frugal fatigue?

I know sometimes I do take a step back and think 'is this really worth it?' Saving money is great and I don't like to waste money but sometimes the whole frugal living thing can get a little tiresome. Time is money and if something that saves a few bucks is taking up a ridiculous amount of my time then it stops being worth it. I just try to balance the money savers with the time savers and hope that I come out on top in the end!

I'm not tired of being frugal, at least not to any great extent. I miss being able to buy stuff I fancy straight away, but I'm at a time in my life when I'm having to watch the pennies, and I can go for a few months without a new TV or whatever. I've actually developed the mental habit of taking great pride whenever I save money, buying old books and videos in charity shops etc.

I don't think I ever actually get tired of being frugal, but I sometimes fail in saving money the way I should. I have learned to give myself a little leeway. I have seen people embrace the frugal lifestyle so much that they don't allow themselves even the smallest luxury. That gets them in trouble because they begin to feel deprived. I think it's a matter of finding a balance, and then rebalancing until you're more and more frugal without it really affecting your basic sense of well being. The newly frugal (because of the economy) don't often understand that and tend to go "whole hog" then get burned out... or develop frugal fatigue.

I get tired of being so tight. But there are things I have learned that I will probibly never go back on. I get so tired of all the thinking involved in being frugal, and I know if I just got it down that the thinking wouldnt be so hard. I make my own laundry detergent and it saves a ton. Its so simple and only has to be done once a month. That way I can do it when I feel like it. I also bake bread for my family to eat, which also saves a ton. Its not as simple and I need to do it alot more often so I tend to skimp on that one. Once a month is very different from two to three times a week. If I could simplify all of it I think I would never have those times when I give up and get tired of it. When ever I notice our savings going down I get a re-energizing burst that lasts a while but I wish it never had to get that far.

I do get tired of not going out and splurging on different things that I would like to have. But, I have never really done that. Even when I was in a career where I was making really good money, I would still be frugal and save for a rainy day. Plus, I invested in things that will make my life easier in the long run. I guess, that one thing people can do, is just look at how it is all going to pay off in the long run. I had to save a lot of money, and being really frugal helped with that, to invest in one of my rental properties. This property still doesn't really earn money, but I know that when I get older, it will be paid in full, and then the rental income will be like a retirement income for me. So, one thing we can do is just to really look forward to the future. Another thing we can do, is plan a trip. Whether you actually make the purchase, I feel that it is neat sometimes to sit and plan a trip. Most of the time, I do eventually take the trips. But, it is really neat if you can plan stuff out 2 or 3 times and find the best deals possible. It makes you feel really good about being frugal.

I do get tired of being frugal. Sometimes it is exhausting trying to figure out what bill or necessity to spend the money on. I had hoped not to be in this position, but I am and will continue to be.

I think of it as a challenge and look forward to bargains. I like how much more I can get if I choose wisely. I can understand the fatigue and frustration. I then just go out and splurge on a little something and then I usually feel better.

not me! i guess it is because a) we have to be frugal and b) i look at being frugal as being an adventure! even if i can save a few pennies, i do it! i try and read books on different ideas on being frugal which helps to broaden my imagination!

I have been frugal for many years now. I love knowing that I have saved a bunch of money of certain items. I enjoying getting the best bargains, and showing my family that you can feed a family of 5 on 55 dollars a week (with no coupon clipping). What I have gotten frustrated about is the fact that I HAVE to be frugal these days thanks to the economy. What used to be something I enjoyed doing and what a hobby for me, is now a necessity. That somehow takes all the fun out of it.

I don't get tired of saving.in fact,I feel complacent that I have my own savings.I don't want to grow old without any money I can't use for the future.while I have no plans of retiring,I would still want to have money saved up in case of emergencies.I want to be financially secure and not worry about my financial future.