Emotional and Financial Costs of Picture-Perfect Festive Celebrations

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Festive celebrations often lose their joy due to pressures to impress and meet social expectations. Coach Sangeeta Sharma highlights how the fear of 'Log Kya Kahenge' (what will people say) shifts focus from meaningful connections to appearances, leading to invisible labor on women and competitive holiday choices involving expensive gifts and curated social media posts. She urges prioritizing genuine connections over social approval.

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