Bengaluru woman shares one mindset that changed how she views expenses in city
In an Instagram video, a Bengaluru resident explained how she changed the way she views everyday expenses. Her perspective on rent, groceries and middle-class money guilt struck a chord with many viewers.
A woman from Bengaluru shared why she stopped feeling guilty every time she spent money, saying one simple change in perspective completely transformed the way she viewed everyday expenses.
The video was shared on Instagram by Upasna Dogra, a Bengaluru resident, who reflected on her relationship with money and why she believes many middle-class Indians see spending in the wrong light.
In the clip, Dogra began by saying that people need to stop looking at expenses as money that is "lost" and instead see it as money that is taking care of them.
She explained that many middle-class families grow up hearing constant reminders to save money and avoid spending unnecessarily, which often creates guilt around even essential expenses.
She went on to illustrate her point with examples from her own life. While paying Rs 20,000 in rent every month initially felt excessive, she said breaking it down to around Rs 650 a day made her realise she was paying for the comfort and security of having a safe place to return to after work each day.
She applied the same logic to groceries, saying that spending Rs 6,000 a month worked out to roughly Rs 200 a day to ensure her body received the food and nutrition it needed.
She concluded by saying that financial awareness should not only involve asking where money is going, but also recognising what that money is doing for one's life and well-being.
The video's caption read, It's just about perspective."
Watch the video here:
The post resonated with many viewers, who said it encouraged them to rethink the guilt often associated with spending on necessities. Several users said they already followed a similar mindset, adding that viewing expenses as investments in everyday comfort and health made budgeting feel less stressful.
Others described the video as a timely reminder to appreciate the value received in return for everyday spending rather than focusing solely on the amount leaving their bank account.
Many thanked Dogra for putting into words a perspective they felt they needed to hear, saying it helped them look at personal finances in a healthier and more balanced way.
A woman from Bengaluru shared why she stopped feeling guilty every time she spent money, saying one simple change in perspective completely transformed the way she viewed everyday expenses.
The video was shared on Instagram by Upasna Dogra, a Bengaluru resident, who reflected on her relationship with money and why she believes many middle-class Indians see spending in the wrong light.
In the clip, Dogra began by saying that people need to stop looking at expenses as money that is "lost" and instead see it as money that is taking care of them.
She explained that many middle-class families grow up hearing constant reminders to save money and avoid spending unnecessarily, which often creates guilt around even essential expenses.
She went on to illustrate her point with examples from her own life. While paying Rs 20,000 in rent every month initially felt excessive, she said breaking it down to around Rs 650 a day made her realise she was paying for the comfort and security of having a safe place to return to after work each day.
She applied the same logic to groceries, saying that spending Rs 6,000 a month worked out to roughly Rs 200 a day to ensure her body received the food and nutrition it needed.
She concluded by saying that financial awareness should not only involve asking where money is going, but also recognising what that money is doing for one's life and well-being.
The video's caption read, It's just about perspective."
Watch the video here:
The post resonated with many viewers, who said it encouraged them to rethink the guilt often associated with spending on necessities. Several users said they already followed a similar mindset, adding that viewing expenses as investments in everyday comfort and health made budgeting feel less stressful.
Others described the video as a timely reminder to appreciate the value received in return for everyday spending rather than focusing solely on the amount leaving their bank account.
Many thanked Dogra for putting into words a perspective they felt they needed to hear, saying it helped them look at personal finances in a healthier and more balanced way.
