self-discovery – That Madras Mom

1. Nourish Your Body with Smart Nutrition

Gone are the days of reckless eating. Focus on nutrient-dense foods that support hormone balance and overall well-being. Consider incorporating:
Protein-rich meals for muscle maintenance and metabolic health
Healthy fats like avocado, nuts, and seeds to support brain function
Calcium & vitamin D for bone strength
Antioxidants from fruits and vegetables to fight aging
Avoid excessive sugar and processed foods, and drink plenty of water to maintain hydration and skin health. Including millets can be a game-changer.

2. Prioritize Strength Training & Mobility

Cardio alone isn’t enough—strength training plays a crucial role in maintaining bone density and muscle mass, both of which decline with age. Incorporate:
Resistance exercises to prevent osteoporosis
Yoga & stretching for flexibility and stress relief
Walking & active movement throughout the day
Consistency is key—your future self will thank you! All these will lay a solid foundation for mobility and stamina post 50s and 60s.

3. Take Charge of Hormonal Health

Hormonal fluctuations become more noticeable in your 30s, affecting metabolism, mood, and skin. Support your thyroid, reproductive, and adrenal health by:
Managing stress through meditation or mindfulness
Eating hormone-balancing foods like flaxseeds, greens, and omega-3s
Avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol
Tracking menstrual health and consulting a doctor if needed. Taking good care now will ease stress during menopause.

5. Invest in Mental & Emotional Wellness

A healthy body thrives when the mind is at peace. Prioritize emotional self-care by:
Practicing gratitude and journaling
Building strong social connections
Seeking therapy or counselling if needed. It is always good to let out rather than piling up emotional baggage.
Setting boundaries for personal well-being. This is indeed a very difficult step to take but definitely if peace over everything, this must be done.

7. Redefine Self-Care Beyond Trends

Self-care isn’t just about face masks—it’s about personal growth, inner peace, and holistic well-being. Prioritize activities that nourish your mind, body, and soul, whether it’s reading, traveling, or simply spending time in nature.

Also in the midst of all this, don’t forget to spend time with the people around you. It’s just one life so let’s live with no regrets.

Conclusion

Your 30s are a time to embrace change, evolve, and prioritize well-being. By making these sustainable lifestyle adjustments, you can build a strong foundation for lifelong health and happiness. The key is consistency, self-awareness, and balance—your journey toward wellness begins with small steps.

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BLURB

Integrated with hybrid multimedia learning tools, Jasmine Builds on Shifting Sands is a unique self-help fiction offering. Its captivating narrative ties two seemingly distinct tales in an intertwined journey that explores the manifestation of dreams. At the center of the book is Jasmine’s journey of making it as a successful model in the cut-throat world of fashion. Her tale of victory and failure is enveloped within the master narrative of Sanjay, an erudite knowledge-seeker who meets his spiritual guru- Ma. Set between the esoter ic location of the Himalayas and the urban bustle of Mumbai, the book offers an enhanced learning experience which is further amplified through the embedded microlearning content that is interspersed throughout the text, making for a truly immersive experience.

MY REVIEW

Fiction and self-help are two of my favourite genres of books. I really don’t know the time ticking when I settle down in my reading corner with books in any one of these genres.

As much as I enjoy fiction, I also enjoy reading self-help books and try implementing principles which suit my way of life. That’s what they’re written for right?

What I look for in self-help books is strategies, lessons, case studies which tell you what to and what not to do. They should make you feel that you could try attempting to implement lessons learned. Examples which state what went wrong and how could that have been handled to make it successful are stuffs which anyone would basically look for in self-help books.

When I came to know that this book has both self-help and fiction entwined I knew I definitely had to pick it up.

What I could also relate is that the book is set in modern period and so is something everyone of us millenials could resonate to.

It takes a lot of time for us to understand ourselves in a better way. Not knowing about ourselves and instead looking out for others to accept us is something that is not plausible. The process of understanding oneself, about what we can and what we cannot, how we can and when we can is called self-discovery. Not everyone of us do this at the same time. For some of us this process happens early and for some later on. This book embarks you on Jasmine’s journey of self-discovery.

The Prologue and the Epilogue add value by providing a powerful context arising from the author’s own personal experience.

The realistic description of the travel to Kedarnath, the picturesque views of Himalaya would make you embark on a virtual journey. The divine relationship between the author and his spiritual guru , their conversations mentioned provide a lot of spiritual learning.

Jasmine who was about to land into a professional career life eventually landed into the world of fashion. Now that is two extreme opposite fields. So how does she handle it ? Does she succeed or fail ? Is she happy or keeps brooding ?

The field that she landed was something completely new to her. She had her parts of failures, jealousies, competition, wrong ways and finally rose above all of it. The author has a lot of learnings from life which he’s penned out beautifully through the story of Jasmine.

Everyone of us has a dream, a goal or an aim. We pursue our actions towards them . We chart out a goal plan to achieve the results. Did you know that the universe also has a major role in making our dreams come true? Now that is what the author tries to convey.

A motivational book that helps you to stay focused and have a positive approach to rise above hurdles and accomplish the dream. The connection to the universe and it’s integral part in making our dreams come true also is a lesson to be learnt.

I love the writing style of the author which he serves to keep it simple and crisp. No beating around the bush or extravagant descriptions. Overall a good one for self-motivation and self-discovery.

About the author :

Sanjay is an entrepreneur and an ex-banker, an alumnus of IIM Bangalore and a Chartered Accountant. During his successful career, Sanjay has been integrating the essence of a parallel spiritual journey with his material pursuits. He has now set out to share the ways and means of seamlessly traversing through the material and spiritual world. Thereby, enriching each journey.

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