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How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?

Your body is always talking to yousending subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) signals when it’s time to unplug. The question is: are you listening? Burning eyes from endless scrolling, a stiff back from hours hunched over a laptop, aching arms and legs after short walks, or knees protesting a single flight of stairsthese are your body’s cries for attention. Ignore them at your peril. Like a well-crafted machine, the human body is built to last about 70 years. Some endure longer, others wear out sooner, but neglect can cut that timeline short. When I crossed into my fifties, I couldn’t ignore the signs anymore. Tasks I once breezed through now feel like chores. My body demanded change, and I listened. I’ve made exercise a non-negotiable part of my routine, targeting specific areas when pain flares up. I stick to strict work hours, say no to extra tasks, and prioritize my mental… How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?

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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Ten years from now, I’ll be 67a milestone that feels both distant and near. It’s an age that carries a quiet wisdom, a time when you know life’s clock is ticking softer, urging you to savor what matters most. By then, I hope to have checked off many dreams, not with fanfare, but with the steady rhythm of a life well-lived. Here’s how I picture it. I see myself settled in my Kerala home, surrounded by the lush greenery that makes this place feel like a slice of paradise. My garden, a labor of love, will be thrivingevery plant I’ve nurtured standing taller than me, their leaves whispering stories of time and care. I’ll stroll through them daily, maybe plucking a weed or two, feeling the earth beneath my feet as a reminder of where I belong. At 67, I want to stand tallliterally. I picture myself strong enough to… Where do you see yourself in 10 years?