It is what it is. Only solution is to save as much as humanly possible, lifestyle creep should be avoided. No need to buy that overpriced phone on emi, branded clothes, impulsive buying, unnecessary eating out, overpriced suv etc.
The previous generations didn't had to deal with these useless expenses. They enjoyed in much less. We should try to as well, as much as we can.
Fomo and yolo and what not are not helping us at all in long term financial planning.