(This is a Now page, and if you have your own site, you should make one, too.)

Updated: 4th December 2024, from Gurgaon, India

SETTLING IN MY NEW HOME

I just moved into a new apartment in August, and that move was surrounded by some very major events in my life which kept me super busy. It took me a while to realize that this house is actually the house of my dreams (that’s 95% true).

So after the initial 1-2 months which I took to manage all the major repair work (this should have been the landlord’s responsibility), I am now at a stage where I am slowly, intentionally building the house into my home. Exactly how I like it.

BUILDING A SOLID WORKOUT ROUTINE

I have been exercising on-and-off all throughout my life. As a result, I have some rudimentary experience of lifting in the gym, long distance running, mobility and stretching, football, swimming etc.

Right now I am bringing it together into building a routine which has different elements and leads to an overall fit body. Basically, strength training on most days, running a few days a week, stretching and mobility daily (hopefully). And soon I’ll throw in some boxing and dance fitness too if the stars align!

LEARNING TO TAKE BABY-STEPS TOWARDS MY PASSION PROJECT

Passion project is an insufficient name. It’s basically a placeholder for creative outlet / side-hustle / possible business venture / or just a hobby. But basically I always wanted to produce learning content on the internet, mostly about self-improvement. I have accumulated dozens of plans but no implementation so far. Right now I am really focusing on taking real-life steps towards making these plans a reality.

Currently I’m putting together some short courses on Udemy.com for young professionals on job-related skills. As an HR professional, that’s something I’ve already done in past for my employer. Now I want to do this in my personal capacity.

I’ve bought all the tech – a new laptop, microphone, lighting set up. Next step is to write the content and shoot.

ICF COACH TRAINING

I am currently enrolled in a program to get certified as a Life Coach. Yeah! Those people you pay money to, for helping with your life stuff.

ICF is the globally renowned agency which gives out these certifications. There is a lengthy process you have to go through. And you also need to rack up 100 hours of coaching others before you can apply for the exam. So I’m currently working my way through this, and learning to become better as a coach along the way.

REDEFINING THE 9-5

The title seems grandiose. Basically I reach the office around 7.30-8am in the morning these days. And leave also early by 5ish. For people living and working in Gurgaon, this information should be a jaw dropper.

READING

1. Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan
2. The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries – A collection of holiday themed crime stories (Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie etc.)