LOH #314 || Don't Go Broke Trying to Impress People During the Festive Season
Hello Hives,
One thing I have noticed about festiv seasons is that preparing for them is not always as easy as people think. While many people are excited about Christmas, New Year or Eid celebrations, there are also some challenges and struggles that comes with it, especially when it comes to finances.
For me, one of the biggest challenges is having enough money to prepare for the festive season while still taking care of my everyday responsibilities.
Living in Nigeria has made me understand that festive periods can put extra pressure on our pockets. Food items become expensive, transportation fares can increase and there are always other things demandin our attention. You will want to buy new clothes for the kids and family, prepare delicious meals and make your family happy, but sometimes your financial situation does not allow you to do everything you have in mind.
Something I have come to realise is that we should not be too desperate just because we want to look good in the eyes of other people. Some people even go as far as taking loans just to impress others during festive periods. They want people to see them as successful and financially comfortable when they come home for celebrations. But after the holiday, they return to their different destinations and continue struggling to pay back the money they borrowed.
Honestl, I don't think it is worth it.
One thing I have noticed while planning for festive seasons is that sometimes I fall behind financially, while other times I am able to meet up with my expectations. Every season is not the same, and the financial pressure is always there. But I believe we should learn to take things easy on ourselves instead of pushing ourselves beyond our limits.
I also want to make my family happy and enjoy beautiful moments with them, but I understand that there are responsibilities waiting after every celebration.
For me, it is better to celebrate modestly and have peace of mind than to impress people today and struggle tomorrow.
At the end of the day, the festive season is meant to bring happiness, not unnecessary financial suffering. Let's enjoy what we can afford and remember that we don't owe anybody an expensive celebration.
This is my response to #Ladiesofhive prompt for this week. Click here to take part.
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I totally agree with you, we don't have to pretend to be anything to impress, we just have to be authentic and enjoy time with our family without extra complications. I wish you success in the competition.