working towards a better version of yourself in 2022 we bring you inspiration from some very inspiring hyderabadis pugilist and former junior world champion nikhat zareen speaks about the habits that shes cultivated to reach greater heights professionally and personallyi always arrive 30 mins ahead of schedule whenever i have to be at an important place for instance if i have a boxing tournament i make sure i reach the stadium at least 30 minutes early even when i go for training i make it a point to reach 30 minutes before it starts this way i have plenty of time in hand im not frazzled im always calm and collected and i get into the zonei play music before during and postworkout every day before my workout session i start listening to music to get in the zone during workout it helps me channel my energy and postworkout it helps me relax and unwind i use music as a tool to mould my mind in a manner i want no matter what the situation is around me i think its useful to find a mindcontrol tool that works for youi skip for 30 minutes every single day my workout regimen keeps changing but skipping is a constant its a great way to add movement into your morning routine it is excellent for heart health and your lymphatic system and its a great mood booster to skip you just need your rope and yourself if you make skipping a part of your routine youll have no excuse to skip workout whenever someone tells me that i cannot achieve something it only makes me more determined to prove them wrong i quickly devise a foolproof gameplan to make it happen for instance when i said i wanted to be boxer people said girls dont box i went about busting that myth slowly but surely this way i converted all my naysayers into catalysts who push me to do betteri spend a lot of time with family especially with my nieces and nephews even when im away on tour i make sure i videocall them at least once every day nothing like family to keep you grounded and help you stay real and focussedearlier i was very shorttempered and would lash out after defeat but over time i have learnt to keep my temper in check after each match i have a conversation with myself analyse my game and see what i can learn from it this way i dont get too disheartened after a loss or too carried away after a win i now take both victories and defeats in my stride i either win or i learn but i never losewhenever i travel to a new place i go out of my comfort zone and try the local cuisine i also shop at the local markets from small vendors this is my way of experiencing the place and giving back to the local economy in the most impactful way