Response

Response

October 2022
Response

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After reading the article, I worked on  
The article Hop on the Hobby Horse in the  September 2022 issue made me realise how  I can spend my time fruitfully instead of  wasting it. I rekindled all my talents like  music, and I must say I am much happier  than before. The bonus is that I have also  made new friends with similar interests and  look forward to each day with interest and  verve. I have begun writing down all the  songs I like in a journal as school children  do. Even my children have noticed me  looking happier and, according to them,  even younger. They are proud of me for  learning new songs all the time. Thank  you, Life Positive. 
Indira Ramaratnam, Chennai 
Article set the balance right 
The article on work-life balance, The  Balancing Act, by Archana Raghuram in  the September 2022 issue was wonderful.  I used to keep thinking I was neglecting  my house due to my high-pressure job in  a multinational company, but I realised it  is not possible to be the best in everything.  
getting more help both at home and in the  office, and soon, I was able to manage life  well, including a personal fitness routine.  The main advantage has been low stress  and more enjoyment in all areas. This  made me realise how important it is to get  one’s priorities right. 
Shalini Rajgopal, Mumbai 
Investing in independence 
The article Financial Emancipation of  Women in the September 2022 issue was  truly inspiring. Financial planning is  something I never bothered about, as my  husband took care of the finances while  I just did some basic home and kitchen  management. After reading this article, I  too started thinking about investing and  ensured that I saved and invested in some  mutual funds that I could easily handle on  my own. Although I could have asked others  to do this for me, I didn’t, as I wanted to be  completely independent on the financial  front also. Thanks, Life Positive, for all your  well-researched guidance. 
Lakshmi Rajgopal, Bangalore 
Deepa’s advice goes deep 
The article Listen to Your Body by Deepa  Mahesh in the September 2022 issue was  insightful and educational. We are never  instructed to listen to our bodies, so it almost  seems absurd to do so. I am impressed by the  author’s ability to illustrate how we might  connect with our bodies in such a brief article.  In addition, I found it amazing that the body  
can express itself through metaphors like  music, colour, or a picture. For years, I had  neglected the ache in my lower back. After  reading this article, I sat down to listen to  what my body had to say about it. I have not  yet been able to figure out the solution, but in  the process, I have developed a tremendous  sensitivity to my own body. 
Panner Selvam, Hosur