The first thing you notice about Diwali is how alive everything feels. Streets glow in warm yellow lights, kids run around with sparklers, and there’s the faint smell of sweets and incense floating through the air. It’s that time of year when homes get a makeover, relatives drop by unannounced, and life feels both festive and frantic at once.

But behind all the brightness and bustle, many of us quietly feel a little… tired. Between deep cleaning, endless shopping lists, cooking for guests, and juggling work deadlines, Diwali can start to feel less like a celebration and more like a chore. And somewhere between lighting diyas and checking off to-dos, the joy starts slipping away.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The festival of lights, as beautiful as it is, can also be a time w

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