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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?… Describe one positive change you have made in your life

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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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Something on your “to-do list” that never gets done

My to-do list is always long, but the chances of tasks being left incomplete are slim. This isn’t a boastjust a reflection of how I approach planning. I think carefully before adding anything to my list. After five decades on this planet, I know my limitations. With that awareness, I create a list of tasks I can realistically accomplish. Some, like cleaning out the storeroom in my Mumbai flat, remain unchecked. Others get done. Lately, I’ve been living alone in my house in Kerala due to work-related reasons. Here, I stick to a strict routine, ensuring every second of the day has a purpose. Whether it’s weeding the garden, exercising, or cooking, I never skip a task. The reason is simpleI have no one else to blame for slacking off!