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Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on

I’m currently knee-deep in my most ambitious DIY project yetliving solo and tackling everything that comes with it. For the past couple of months, I’ve been on my own, spending every few days at my home in Kerala. And when I say “on my own,” I mean it. From cooking and housekeeping to gardening and even office work, I’m DIYing it all. You name it, I’m doing it myself. Sure, I could easily hire help and have everything taken care of with a snap of my fingers. But where’s the thrill in that? There’s something exhilarating about rolling up my sleeves and figuring it all out on my own. Of course, with all this DIY action, I barely have a moment to kick back and relax. But isn’t that exactly what the doctor ordered? Stay busy, keep moving, and let the health benefits roll in.

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Do you need a break? From what?

Absolutely, I do need a break every now and then. Of late, I have been feeling the need to step backfrom the chaos, the noise, and the unnecessary stress. I need a break from: The list could go on forever, but here’s the truth I’ve come to accept: I can’t change the world, but I can change how I respond to it. So, instead of letting negativity consume me, I choose to: ✅ Stay engaged in productive activities like gardening 🌱✅ Learn new skills (cooking is my latest adventure!) 🍳✅ Ignore annoying peopleor, if unavoidable, limit interaction to the bare minimum 🚫✅ Exercise regularly to keep my mind and body strong 💪 At the end of the day, the best way to recharge is to focus on what nourishes the soul and let go of what doesn’t.

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Should Everyone Learn to Cook?

We all eat so why shouldn’t everyone learn to cook? It’s a basic necessity, yet one that’s deeply intertwined with culture, health, and even our sense of independence. But here’s a question I’ve been pondering lately: Should everyone know how to cook?In a family settingor even in smaller, shared living arrangementsshould the ability to prepare meals be a collective skill, or is it acceptable for the responsibility to fall on a few individuals? These thoughts have been swirling in my mind lately, perhaps sparked by my current lifestyle. I live alone, managing not just the house but also my meals. And this experience has given me a deeper appreciation for the skill of cookingnot just as a means of survival but as a way of caring for myself. Cooking has traditionally been seen as the responsibility of a fewwhether it’s one parent in a family or a designated cook in… Should Everyone Learn to Cook?