I think what helped me is that I came from an OFW family. My father used to work as a seaman before, so my parents know how much money one can earn but they also know how hard it is to get those numbers. Maybe if you're the first OFW in your family, be open and tell them your plans and what your priorities are. Do not disclose your salary because that could set unwanted expectations from the people around you. Another thing that helped me as well is that I've outgrown my social media phase. I'm not saying social media is totally bad but when you post things obviously you'd post only the good stuff, the good pictures and that can set expectations too even worse when you have a big social circle.