GREY Group boss never starves, says she carries nuts & energy bars to cover up for missed meals

Yashaswini Samat, MD of GREY Group, says being happy and having a positive outlook is her idea of good health.

Body
“For me, health is an overall sense of well-being. It includes good sleep, energy through the day, and a positive outlook. In fact, I would say I am healthy when I am happy, and not the other way around. I enjoy good food and whether at home or work, I don’t starve. I eat what I like and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. When I travel, I continue to follow a similar dietary pattern. I carry some nuts or energy bars to cover missed meals, which do happen sometimes. I go to the gym quite regularly on days when I am not travelling. I have a personal trainer who helps me with the right workout every day, more for toning my body than to follow a punishing routine. When I am travelling, I tend to walk a lot and assume that it would make up for the lack of a gym work-out. In today’s airports, you end up walking a lot. I love to spend time indulging myself in spa therapies, both for hair and body. This is also my ‘me time’ when I focus on myself and take stock of my day.”


Mind
“I am a worrier, so I try to stay positive and solution-oriented even during tough times. My go-to therapy during these times is strong physical activity and conversations with my husband. I also enjoy a good book in the thriller/humour genres."

Soul
“I don’t do the classic spiritual things like meditation or yoga. But I am a firm believer in spreading joy — both at home and at work. I take time out to do things that refresh and energise me, be it exploring museums or visiting new places during holidays, or watching interesting shows or engaging with fashion. I am grateful for having the opportunities I have, and try to make the most of them, so that I have an enriched life experience for myself and can spread some happiness around me.”