Describe one positive change you have made in your life

Living alone wasn’t part of the plan. Work dragged me to a different corner of the country, far from my wife and son, and suddenly, I was on my own. But why stop at one change? This unexpected twist has sparked a handful of positive change in my lifestyleones I’m pretty proud of. I’ve morphed into a domesticated version of Rambo, juggling gardening, regular exercise, cooking, cleaning, and even my own shopping. Who knew I had it in me?

The forced separation gave me a chance to pick up skills I’d never bothered with before. Gardening’s become my zenthere’s something calming about tending to plants and pulling weeds. I’ve also committed to a solid workout routine, hitting it hard every other day. Cooking? That’s a whole new adventure. It’s taught me patienceyou can’t rush a good meal and still expect it to taste right. And keeping this house in order? Let’s just say I’ve leveled up in adulting.

So, what’s all this effort gotten me? For starters, I’ve shed 5 inches off my waistline. Back in Mumbai, I was creeping toward an unhealthy 40 inchesyikes. Now, at 35, I feel lighter, stronger, and frankly, pretty great. The workouts deserve most of the credit, but the gardening keeps my mind steady. Whenever work stress creeps in, a quick stroll through my little green patch works wonders. Weeds out, tension gone, heart rate back to normal.

A neighbor recently asked how I manage living alone. I just smiled. It’s not about the situationit’s about what you do with it. These changes haven’t just kept me busy; they’ve shaped me into someone more resilient, more capable. Sure, I miss my family, but turning this solo stint into a chance to grow? That’s a win I’ll take any day.