For Ananya Birla, an entrepreneur and singer, fitness entails finding inner happiness. She has her own unique mantra of keeping calm and staying ahead. Take a look.
The Gift Of Time: What Hotshot Bosses Would Choose To Do With An Extra Hour, Each Day
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Time is the one precious commodity that these business names can never have enough of. But what if they could add 60 more minutes to their day? Here’s what they would do. (Text: Gynda Alves)
Time is the one precious commodity that these business names can never have enough of. But what if they could add 60 more minutes to their day? Here’s what they would do. (Text: Gynda Alves)
Sector head, Spencer’s Retail
“I would take out some more time for my passions. I would like to pursue photography.”
Sector head, Spencer’s Retail
“I would take out some more time for my passions. I would like to pursue photography.”
Chairman, Lowe Lintas
“I would spend the extra hour in my day playing badminton. I already play once a week but would love to be able to do it daily.”
Chairman, Lowe Lintas
“I would spend the extra hour in my day playing badminton. I already play once a week but would love to be able to do it daily.”
Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
“I would spend it reading. I will read anything — even the back of a ketchup bottle. I enjoy literature and do an annual read of Jane Austen novels. My favourite is Emma.”
Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
“I would spend it reading. I will read anything — even the back of a ketchup bottle. I enjoy literature and do an annual read of Jane Austen novels. My favourite i..
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Head, sales and marketing, Hindalco Industries Ltd
“I would spend the extra hour shopping. I would spend it on sites such as Amazon and Flipkart.”
Head, sales and marketing, Hindalco Industries Ltd
“I would spend the extra hour shopping. I would spend it on sites such as Amazon and Flipkart.”
MD, Lodha Group
“I would spend the extra hour with my kids. We have something called dad time and it involves whatever suits their fancy. It could be anything from reading a book to playing a game or figuring out what they want to do during summer.”
MD, Lodha Group
“I would spend the extra hour with my kids. We have something called dad time and it involves whatever suits their fancy. It could be anything from reading a book to playing a game o..
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MD, Puma India
“I would use the extra hour in my day to play sports. Badminton, tennis, football, cricket — I love it all. In fact, I would say I need to stay fit to play sports — not the other way around.”
MD, Puma India
“I would use the extra hour in my day to play sports. Badminton, tennis, football, cricket — I love it all. In fact, I would say I need to stay fit to play sports — not the other way..
Soul “I would recommend that everyone read the 'Bhagavad Gita;, or at least parts of it. It teaches you about life, but in a very open-ended way. It doesn’t tell you things but encourages you question them yourself. I was inspired to take up meditation after reading it, which is now something I try to practice as often as possible — though not as much as I should. Meditation creates serenity and calm that helps me deal with life’s ups and downs. It helps me switch off recharge. It also boosts creativity. It encourages me to look at projects (and sometimes myself) more objectively and tap into deeper thoughts and emotions.”
It teaches you about life, but in a very open-ended way Mind “Even a bit of exercise can encourage your body to release moodenhancing chemicals like endorphins, which improve your self-esteem and reduce anxiety. Getting out in nature is great for mental health — surfing or even just taking the dog out for a walk are some of the things I enjoy doing. I find taking an hour to focus during stressful or challenging times, is a great way to clear your head.” Meditation helps Ananya Birla keep her mind calm Body “I know that if I take care of my body, it will take care of me. My voice is the first thing to go when I am feeling run-down, which is not good when I am spending hours singing in the studio. I mix up my fitness routine to keep it fun. Sometimes I’ll do weights and cardio in the gym, but I prefer classes like Pilates or kickboxing. I love yoga too. When I am back home in Mumbai, I’ll always set aside some time in the week to play football with my friends. I’ve finally found places to play in London and LA too, which has been great considering all the travelling I have been doing with my music this year. I try to exercise five times a week for about an hour, but I’m not always successful because I am on the road. People shouldn’t beat themselves up if they miss a day. Exercise should make you feel better about yourself, not worse.”
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Pilates and kickboxing are a must for Ananya Birla
