When do you wake up every day? What’s your alarm set to?
Right now somewhere between 7.30 am-8.00 am. I try to wake up
naturally, I leave the curtains open for the sunlight to stream in.
Tea or Coffee?
Recently switched to tea. I am usually a coffee person for
that first cup in the morning.
Any rituals to set the tone for the day in the morning?
Water my plants and soak up the morning sun for a couple of
minutes and some days write in my gratitude journal may be a line or two.
When do you feel most productive?
I have always been a night owl, recently I am trying to make
some lifestyle changes and have been trying to feel inspired in the morning. Some
days mornings work for me, sometimes old habits die hard.
Where do you work?
I have my dark wood compact desk set up in the bedroom by the window, I like the natural light and the corner of the room. The desk has enough space to keep my knick knacks on and storage for files. the window sill has few plants. My desk is pic 2, of course its a partial pic of the desk. I pair it up with a light brown leather swivel big chair that's comfortable enough to nap in :)
However, sometimes I will just work out of the couch while watching TV (at night) or at the dining table if I am trying to keep my laptop out of my 2 year old's reach.
What are you reading currently?
The last book I read was Magical Thinking by Elizabeth
Gilbert and that was a week ago. Right now, nothing specific. However every
night I will browse through articles or blogs or anything that inspires me. Since
I am trying to make my lifestyle much more positive and inspiring, I read on
heath, food and being inspired and how it affects our well being and work style.
As for work reading it really depends, it's is mostly on Agile or management. Last book I read was Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge.
How do you keep things organized?
I carry a notepad and pen with me all the time. I like the
feel of pen and paper, so sometimes I will use the notepad, sometimes just jot
things down in my phone. I also use sticky notes a lot for my to do list for
the day.
Any hack you prefer for work?
When I read books, I will usually use post it notes and mark
the important things or pages, so years later if I have to refer it’s just easy
than having to read the whole book again.
What are your favorite gadgets?
An old DELL laptop, Mac book air and an Iphone.
What apps can you not live without?
I have reduced my times spent on apps, however once in a
while I will still pop in whatsapp to catch up with my friends. Evernote. Instagram.
Twitter. Pinterest. That’s it. I do have more than required apps on my phone, I
have been trying to reduce my time on them and focus more on myself. So far, it’s
been a positive change. It was the most difficult of changes to make to not check phone every five minutes.
Any new addition to your routines?
I get bored very easily, so I try to change my routines once
a in a while. Recently it has been trying to work out (I use the office gym) on
a regular basis. I think my best when I am working out or just out a for a walk
alone. I have also been trying out inspiration boards and gardening J
How do you recharge?
Mostly by reading (book or just browsing through interesting reads over the web, sometimes just Pinterest) or watching a good movie and ordering in and if possible a mini vacation.
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(Pic courtesy: pic 1- Pinterest. Pic 2- my desk)
