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From the desk of Dr Nandita Shah...
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Most of us grow up believing that our job, income, and social status define our success. We are encouraged to work harder, earn more, and collect symbols of achievement — holidays, gadgets, cars, titles. Rarely are we asked a deeper question: Is our work meaningful? Is it nourishing us?
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Many of us are born straight into the rat race.
In India, urban living often means pollution, congestion, noise, and constant pressure. Long commutes eat into our days, leaving little time for rest, exercise, family, or simple joy. Sleep becomes compromised, and we rely on stimulants like tea, coffee, and colas just to keep going.
Change feels frightening — the unknown always does. And yet, increasingly, we hear of highly educated people stepping away from conventional careers to pursue farming, social enterprises, NGOs, reforestation, or rewilding. They discover something deeply fulfilling: that giving back to society brings far more joy than any status symbol ever could.
If you are still very much in the rat race, don’t lose heart. You can still protect and nurture your health while you work. And if you are lucky enough to have found your purpose or passion, then caring for your health becomes even more essential — because it allows you to serve with energy, clarity, and joy.
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Ensure Health as You Work
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In the process of making a living — and often more than a living — we tend to sacrifice our health and well-being. Yet good health is not optional. It is a vital investment. Only when we are healthy can we truly enjoy our earnings, nurture meaningful relationships, and live with contentment.
Here are some simple, practical tweaks you can weave into your working hours. Remember: small changes create big results.
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The diet has contributed majorly in helping me maintain good health despite my age and some age related health issues
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Mumbai based, 82 year old businessman shares how he manages to balance work and health…
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Cucumber Tomato Salad with Peanuts
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This simple salad is delicious, satisfying, and filling — perfect for workdays. Try it once, and you’ll find yourself carrying it to work at least once a week.
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What is SHARAN?
Sanctuary for Health and Reconnection to Animals and Nature (SHARAN) is a social enterprise with the goal of spreading awareness about holistic health and an ecologically sustainable compassionate lifestyle.
Compiled & Edited by:
This newsletter is compiled by SHARAN Head of Mumbai, Reyna K Rupani. She facilitates the Six Weeks to Health Gain & Weight Loss program and also conducts health talks for schools, groups, corporates and more.
Mar 2026 | Issue: 264
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