Sci-fi movies, quality time with family help Adolfo Orive unwind and stay happy

Tetra Pak CEO Adolfo Orive says his heart is happy and well when he’s with his four daughters:

Mind
“Spending time with my family helps keep my mind balanced and happy. I love to travel with my four daughters (aged 28, 25, 24 and 4). Given my hectic work schedule, we manage to travel together only once a year. But I have exposed them to a different life, as work takes me to different parts of the world.


“Three years ago, I visited India with my daughters. We visited Mumbai, Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi. Taking a cruise to Britain last year was also a great way to bond with the family, and disconnect from corporate life.

“We spend 70 per cent of our lives in the office, so I like to talk to my team and connect on topics beyond the professional sphere. Heart-to-heart conversations with colleagues help strengthen the bond and achieve balance.

“To unwind, I love watching movies, especially science fiction. Browsing through photos of my family also helps me relax.”

Body
“I’m a light sleeper and tend to wake up early. I also follow a regular fitness regimen, training 3-5 times a week. Exercising at the gym is my morning mood enhancer. I engage in biking and weight training and also work the elliptical machines. I would love to train harder, but my work and travel keeps me busy, while age-related health issues limit my workout pace.

“I am fond of dining out at iconic restaurants. During this year’s Easter week, I travelled to northern Spain with my daughters. The region is home to five of the world’s top 20 restaurants. We visited one every day. But since I love eating out, I limit my alcohol intake. I only drink wine and avoid hard spirits.”

Soul
“While I do not actively practice my religion, I strongly believe in faith. I used to regularly practice meditation at retreats. In fact, I want to visit Kerala and spend a few days alone at a Vipassana centre soon. Communication will be limited during this retreat, but it’s on my bucket list.

“Work does not permit me the luxury of time to engage in more such retreats. So, I find five minutes daily to sit by myself and capture the positive energy around me. I enjoy the quiet time. A house with a terrace that overlooks a garden or the horizon is a necessity for me. Watching such a view in solitude brings me tremendous peace.”