Different people. Different choices. Different outcomes.

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What you do after work can change your life…
Let me share three real stories. Different people. Different choices. Different outcomes

⭕ Ravi works with a MNC. Tired, he comes home after work and heads straight to the couch. He watches TV, scrolls through social media, eats dinner, and tells himself he’s too tired to do anything else. “Maybe someday,” he will read all the books he bought or restart oil painting, his childhood hobby.   That “someday” has lasted five years now.

⭕ Sunil works in a factory. There was no money to pursue a full-time engineering degree. After his job, he attends evening class to earn a diploma in engineering. Slowly, step by step, he is building himself up. He is hopeful to become a supervisor soon. And plans to enrol in AMIE next year.

⭕Vikram worked in a high stress job that left him drained. To relieve this stress, he went for walks after work. Then jogs. He read up on health and nutrition. Took online courses. Slowly, what began as a small self-care routine became a passion. And eventually, a profession. Today, he’s a certified wellness coach who helps others lead healthier lives.

Three people. Same 24 hours. The difference lies in how they chose to spend their after work hours. 🪴 🪴

“What you do in your free time defines who you are more than your actual job.” This idea is rooted in the work of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the renowned psychologist best known for the concept of flow.

Our free time isn’t free—it’s an investment. 💰 💰

Whether we spend it passively or intentionally decides whether we grow or stagnate as individuals.

Have you seen Ravi, Sunil and Vikram in your life? What is your take on free time?

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At the outset, I would like to thank you for stopping by my Blog. I believe that there is nothing right or wrong in this world. What’s right in this moment and context may be wrong in another moment and context. This belief has inspired me to name my blog ‘Perspectives’. Perspectives is a platform for me to share my experiences, thoughts and perspectives on various subjects. You may have a different point of view. I look forward to hearing them, these are the triggers for rich and deep conversations. On personal front, I live in Mumbai, India. I love to read; Somerset Maugham and Nevil Shute are my favorite authors. My favorite books are The Razor’s Edge, Mrs. Craddock, Chequer Board and Gone with the Wind. I am thankful to my father who inculcated the habit of reading in me early on. I am also passionate about traveling, I have been to most parts of India and to several countries across the globe. On professional front, I work in Human Resources function. Over two and half decades, I have worked across multiple industries and cultures. I focus on Leadership Development, Talent Management, Visioning and Culture, Large-scale change, Employee Listening & Engagement, Employee Well-being, Inclusive work culture, HR effectiveness, Behavior and Mind-set shifts through sustained interventions I currently lead Organization Effectiveness Function for Aditya Birla Group, a $44.3 billion conglomerate with 120000 employees across 35 countries. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading my blog. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you!

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