Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Exercise is essential along with healthy eating, how do you stay fit to cope with the pressure?
Ms. Tanya Dhar:
Every dietitian and every health practitioner that I have known has stressed on the importance of leading a physically active life. Whether your work requires you to stay on your feet most of the time, or you have to conscientiously take time out to work out, I feel that there is nothing that agrees with our bodies more than exercise and a healthy diet.
Staying healthy comes inherently to me and I lead a life that naturally leans towards fitness. I work out for a minimum of 45 minutes to an hour a day. From cardio and weight training to Pilates and stretching exercises, my work out involves a fair amount of activity which helps improve my mood and encourages a better quality of life.
Additionally:
- I make an effort to get up and move around whenever possible.
- I choose to walk to nearby places instead of taking the car.
- Lifts and elevators are comfortable, but I prefer to take the stairs if I have a choice.
- Vacations for me are usually a getaway to more active fun in the form of kayaking, swimming, biking and hiking.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Inner health and beauty need to be accompanied ~ how do you take care of your outer beauty and skin? Share with us your key skincare and hair care tips.
Ms. Tanya Dhar:
Mornings include cleansing with facial cleansing oil. This is followed with the application of an anti-aging serum and then nourishing my skin with a good day cream or oil with SPF. Evenings see a double-cleansing regime which begins with the removal of dirt, grime and pollutants that have settled on my skin during the day.
This is followed by a deeper cleansing regime which purifies the skin tissue helping me regain my glow and rebalance pH levels.
After spritzing facial toner I apply an anti-aging serum with a moisturizer that has active ingredients. Water helps me stay hydrated through the day and restful sleep at night ensures that my skin recuperates from the day’s damage.
As for my tresses, to keep them healthy I massage once a week with almond oil. But hair nourishment also includes investing in good quality conditioners, leave-in treatments and hair masks. Since my hair is very manageable, I tend to wash it every two days unless I am not spending a lot of time outdoors in which case I wash once in three days.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Share 5 tips for a new blogger, who has just started out and wishes to make a mark?
Ms. Tanya Dhar:
- The digital space is vast and saturated with content creators and influencers. If you want to make an impact then my best advice is to just understand what it takes.
Get creative, work hard, swim against the current and let your individuality shine brightly through. Essential for success is time and effort that is wholeheartedly invested in creating a style that represents you well. - Your content is representative of your thoughts and views so ensure that your readers always find an enigma in your blog that continues to draw them to it every time you post something new. Readers cherish posts that naturally reflect an influencer’s core values and blogging ethos. In the long run, you will find that your uniqueness is the biggest reason for gaining momentum over competitors.
- Blogging is usually perceived as an easy job; but ask an influencer and you will realize that it is a full-time endeavour. Maintaining your blog, finding new content, looking for collaborators, searching for creative ways to photograph, and staying active on social media ~ all of this can be done only if you are genuinely passionate about and love what you do.
- There will be times when you will be left wondering why your content is failing to gain the traction it deserves. Such situations can be demotivating and cause you to give up your goals. At this point I would advise you to stay positive, stay focused, stay the course… and eventually blue skies will return.
- Lastly and most importantly ~ do it for the right reasons. Social media is a great platform to create and share impactful posts that motivate and inspire others. My main motivation for sharing my experiences with my readers is to share what I’ve learned along my own journey ~ not to force my viewpoints on them.
