India, Oct. 24 -- Festive celebrations are meant to bring people together, but the pressure to impress, maintain appearances and meet social expectations can often take away from the joy of the season. From picture-perfect homes and elaborate meals to expensive gifts and carefully curated social media posts, celebrations are increasingly becoming about appearances rather than meaningful connections.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Coach Sangeeta Sharma, certified life coach, hypnotherapist and author, discusses how the pressure of "Log Kya Kahenge" (what will people say) is changing the way people celebrate festivals, the invisible labour that often falls on women, and why it is important to prioritise genuine connections over social ...