In the context of a volatile world, many Vietnamese families are gradually adjusting their lifestyles. From daily meals, spending habits to weekend rest, many people choose to prioritize stability and the quality of family life.
In big cities, many families say they actively adjust to a simpler lifestyle. Instead of spending comfortably as before, many people are starting to consider more carefully in their living habits, prioritizing essential needs and spending more quality time with their families.
In the small kitchen of Ms. Quynh Anh's family (Vinh Tuy ward, Hanoi), recent meals often take advantage of many foods sent from the countryside. Meat, eggs, vegetables and fruits grown by parents are regularly sent to the city, becoming a familiar food source in family meals.
“Before, I was quite comfortable eating with friends, on weekends I often went out to eat for convenience. But recently I try to cook more at home, both saving money and being proactive about meals,” she said.
Not only dinner, Quynh Anh's lunch habits have also changed. Instead of eating out with colleagues as before, she often prepares lunch boxes to take to work.
Every morning I wake up early to prepare lunch with me, take advantage of meat and fish from the previous dinner and cook more vegetables. At first, I felt it was a bit time-consuming, but after getting used to it, I found it quite convenient and proactive when I had more time to take a nap at noon," she shared.
Not only changing in meals, the way families spend time with their children is also gradually different from before. Instead of regularly going to shopping centers or indoor playgrounds, many families encourage their children to go out for exercise on weekends.
Parks, sports fields or short picnics become popular choices. For many parents, it is a way for children to have more exercise space and the family to have more time together.
The travel plans of many families are also changing in a simpler direction. If previously many people prioritized long trips with tight schedules, recently short trips, near cities or associated with nature are being chosen more often.
Nguyen Dung (38 years old, a teacher in Long Bien ward, Hanoi) said that about 5-7 years ago, the family often let their children vacation in the Central region every summer.
However, in the past few years, the family has switched directions to get closer, and the itinerary is simpler. The whole family prioritizes spending time resting and playing together instead of making a list of all the places to go, restaurants have to try like in the "once in a year" travels before.
Children do not care too much about going out or near, as long as the whole family has time to be together. Short trips are enough to change the atmosphere and rest," she said.
According to Ms. Dung, many previous entertainment activities such as parties, crowded gatherings or dense entertainment programs have also gradually been adjusted by the family.
My husband and I spend more time at home, cooking, chatting or walking together after dinner. The atmosphere is also lighter because each person has a phone in their spare time," she shared.
These silent changes show a new life trend forming in urban life.
Some tourism businesses also recorded a trend of customers looking for short trips or natural experiences. Simple forms of resorts such as homestays, farmstays or ecotourism are increasingly attracting the attention of many young families.
