My Five

1   The morning is dedicated to three important life Tatvas — mind, body and soul. My day starts with a brisk walk and deep breathing which strengthens body and soul, followed by a round of reading newspapers and breakfast to keep me energised.

2   I follow a high-to-low diet.  Mornings are rich in proteins and carbohydrates. Oatmeal, cereals, even paranthas. A small spoon of ghee or homemade butter provides the good cholesterol and Vitamin A that improves immunity. Every two  hours I take “light food” to keep the metabolism active and avoid shock at the next meal. Dinner is sans sugar and cholesterol to lighten body activity and is high in fibre — two chapatis.

3    I write a ‘To Do’ list which sharpens focus, improves time management and helps take better decisions.  Even during stress and heavy workload, write as much as you can!! It helps channelise energy!

4   I keep track of my calorie burn through a fitness app. If I skip the morning walk, I use the stairs instead of elevators, walk a few  more steps to balance the calorie loss.

5   Work-life balance is important. I maintain strict working hours and guide my team to manage time between work and family. No work commitments are required to be taken home but I expect  efficiency in meeting deadlines.

Varun Gupta, Director, Calco Poly Technik

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