This might be a bit of weird question:

So I started paying off my student loans last year. Obviously, the advice that I always hear is to pay off student loans as quickly as possible (with a financial safety buffer), which I've been procrastinating ngl.

However, when I did my taxes this year I got a nice boost from the student loan interest deduction which was nice, but I see that it only applies to paying off student loan interest NOT principle. And since this interest is based off the principle and rate, the larger higher interest rate loan contribute more to this.

Is there any way that these refund boosts play out for the better or am I gas-lighting myself into not throwing a lump sum at my loans?