Travelling, for me, is like detox. It’s like leaving all the worldly problems in the back seat and flying to a distant land, only to return home with a truckload of beautiful memories and learning […]
How I #PutItOnTheTable as Baggit CEO
At times, I feel that momtrepreneurs like me are no less than tireless warriors. Managing business and simultaneously attending to the demands of a growing child is far beyond easy. Reflecting on my college days, […]
5 leadership mantras that I swear by
Throughout the years at Baggit, I have witnessed profound joy derived from good leadership skills, be it with internal leaders or those on the side of our vendors. Good leadership not only keeps people around […]
4 internship looks to make a lasting impression
Interning at a leading brand is like a dream come true! You get to be around people who will be your mentors, take home real-life knowledge, build a network of connections, and also strengthen your […]
Work-Life Balance: It’s NOT a Myth!
Being an entrepreneur, sometimes it is very easy to be consumed by work and lead what many may call a boring lifestyle, but you have to make sure you maintain a reasonable balance between life and work. But, it is easier said than done – you need to always remind yourself that you are much more than your job or your business and ensure that you have your priorities right.
Two powerful yet underestimated tools to find these priorities are Planning and Organizing- and yes, they are two different things! Before I step into the office, not only my day is planned entirely but I have also repeated the actions of my day to myself a number of times to create my day. Being organized is a direct result of this planning and it gives me a sense of calm and peace of mind. Even if there are unplanned items that appear in the day I am at peace to be able to handle them because I am aware that I create them. Over years of this practice, I have realised that the unplanned events have reduced as I say my vision out loud. An important struggle that most entrepreneurs feel here is whether to be micro-planners or risk-takers, but what they should realise is that they aren’t mutually exclusive working styles. There are times in life where I need to take risks in order to understand the wonder of life. I am an avid planner, and so micro-planning is also a part and parcel of my life. So like everything else, these two styles need to have a balance as well.
Besides this, to get away from my daily work routine at Baggit, I make it a point to visit the Siddha Samadhi Yoga ashram in Katarkhadak, Pune during the weekends to spend time with my family and experience bliss in nature. Instead of two days, I take a three-day weekend break. Since both mental and physical fitness is very important to me I take this time at the ashram to get both. Meditation is the best way that helps me stay positive and relaxed, it lets me de-stress and focus well. I also follow a strict fitness regime via a diet and regularly hitting the gym at Baggit.
I am often asked how I get the high energy, but I always love to stay in high spirits. I believe my job, yoga, meditation, staying fit and eating right automatically gets me feeling fresh and happy. Hence, all Baggit employees are also encouraged to take 15 minutes of their daily routine to meditate at their desk. We even meet on a fortnightly basis to share our personal and company visions and meditate together. That is how we realised the dream of being a Made in India brand which manufactures cruelty-free vegan bags. I strongly believe that happiness lies within.
I believe success is never a destination it is a journey where I am constantly trying to achieve more. Failure is not a bad thing, it teaches me to get ahead in life and achieve success. Every bad situation allows me to get something positive out of it, making me much more careful and stronger in my future endeavours. Adapting this attitude will slowly but surely ensure that work-life balance is not just fancy words in a motivational speech but something you are able to achieve every day.
How a strong instinct helped me become the modern momtrepreneur
The journey of setting up a 100-crore company has been anything but a cakewalk. Just like other entrepreneurial tales, I too have had my share of challenges prior to celebrating a silver jubilee (and […]
THE VALUE OF MODERATION
Everyone who has met me identifies me as a happy go lucky person, who loves to keep going on and on in life. I am very passionate and high spirited when it comes to work […]
Nature and Creativity – A Dance to remember!
John Muir an influential Scottish-American naturalist and author once quoted, “In every walk with nature one receives more than one seeks.” This quote stands very true to my life as well. Right from my childhood, […]
If consumer is God…
Day after day, I see elevated levels of enthusiasm and passion that my employees exhibit towards the job at hand. The raison d’être behind the success of a 100-crore company is that every day, employees […]
My 3 day work week
Being a working woman and a mother to my wonderful daughter, Vedoci, I can understand what turmoil a woman goes through when she wants to gain a balance on both fronts, professional and personal. […]
