Paying back debt is not fun.

Depending on what you owe, it can be a long, frustrating and exhausting process.

I know this, because these are feelings I’ve experienced at different points while we work to pay down $65K of debt.

So if you’re feeling burnt out and tired on the debt-free journey, this post is for you.

Feeling budget burnout or frugal fatigue?

Getting debt-free is important, but let’s be honest: the repayment process sucks.

Depending on how much debt you have and how you choose to approach it, it can be a long journey.

And, as is often the case with long journeys, there are times when it’s stressful and exhausting.

I know because I’ve been there before.

We’ve made a lot of progress on our debt-free journey over the last year and a half , but there have been times when I’ve felt tired, stressed and overwhelmed at the prospect of all we still have left to do.

Maybe you know this feeling — you’ve been there, too, or you’re there now.

Or maybe you’re worried you’re heading in that direction and looking to get ahead of it.

Whatever the case may be, here are four things I have found helpful when it comes to dealing with burnout on the debt-free journey.