An architect by profession, actor, dancer, and speaker. I am a passionate entrepreneur. I believe in the power of dreams and work toward fulfilling them to make them a reality.
After completing my architecture degree in India, I specialized in interior design and have gained over 15 years of experience working around the globe. Eight years ago, I founded 361 Degrees Design Solutions in Dubai to create design-centric commercial interiors that truly reflect each client’s brand, style, and vision.
With the full support of my husband, Amol, who is also an architect and my business partner, we have worked closely together to grow 361 Degrees Design Solutions globally. As a result, our dedication and determination continue to fuel our drive to transform commercial spaces across the UAE.
Being the mother of my 18-month-old son, Aaryan, I juggle the roles of mother, wife, business owner, and networker.
To perform all these roles successfully while maintaining an excellent quality of life, I would like to share my secret: how to become the architect of your own life.
“We can’t control the past or the future, so focusing on the present allows us to achieve so much more in life.”
How an Architect Designs a Meaningful Life
An architect designs and builds structures through careful planning, a well-defined timeline, a realistic budget, quality materials, creativity, and unique elements that give every structure its own identity.
As a result, the final outcome meets the client’s expectations.
Likewise, by applying these same principles to our everyday lives, we can design a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling.
Applying an Architect’s Principles to Achieve Your Goals
Whether your goals are personal or professional, write them down on paper and create a clear plan to achieve them. When you follow a well-designed roadmap through your daily activities, your goals become easier to reach.
I decided on my goals for the next five years and wrote them in a beautiful notebook that I enjoy reading every week. Unconsciously, my brain, mind, and every muscle in my body work toward achieving them. It is a slow journey, but I know I will get there through hard work and determination.
Creating a Timeline That Keeps You on Track
Every goal should have a clear timeframe to help you stay focused and accountable. Plan your weekly schedule around your daily responsibilities. Set dedicated hours for work and personal life, and remember that delegating tasks is equally important.
Don’t forget to include time for eating and sleeping. This approach helps you make the most of each day. I organize my days and weeks around a timeline for every activity. Likewise, delegating the tasks I cannot do helps me stay committed to my schedule.
Building a Strong Financial Foundation
Business, work, and home all depend on sound financial planning. Managing your finances wisely helps you build a strong foundation for the future while meeting your present needs.
Whether it is profit, loss, savings, or future expansion, record everything in a spreadsheet or use software to track it. Together with my partner, I make it a priority to organize all our finances. We also seek guidance from financial experts to plan better and stay on track.
Building a Meaningful Life Like an Architect
Maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life, making time for yourself and your children, eating well, and thinking positively all contribute to a better quality of life.
At the same time, remove negativity from your surroundings and make regular exercise a priority. I believe these habits are essential for everyone. My family and I follow these principles and strive to live by them every day.
Bringing Creativity into Everyday Life
Be creative in everything you do, whether at home, at work, for your children, or for yourself. A touch of creativity adds a different dimension to everyday life while making you happier and more cheerful.
Consequently, people around you will appreciate your creativity and enjoy being with you because of this unique quality. Since my profession encourages creativity, I also try to bring it into the smallest details of my daily life. Staying connected to your femininity allows you to express creativity and experiment in many aspects of everyday living.
Discovering the Unique Architect Within You
Ladies, never forget the unique person within you. Don’t hide your passions or the talents that make you different. Those are the qualities people will remember, and they will shape your identity.
I have been dancing on stage since I was three years old and acting since I was six. I continue to do both today. Over the years, I have also delivered design presentations for multinational companies, helping me grow as a speaker and communicate more effectively.
Above all, I love supporting other women and strongly believe in the women’s empowerment movement.
“Everyone can be the architect of their own life by building it the way they wish, and it will become wonderful.” – Priya
