Perspectives on Wellbeing
Gurpreet Sunny Singh shares his ideas on how to create meaningful change and promote wellbeing for all.
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My Fail-Proof Playbook for Impossible Problems
When we anchor our approach in a framework of wholistic wellbeing, we can make a dramatically positive and lasting impact on all areas of human life, including the planet we live on.
Corporate Resilience Begins With Culture, Not Perks
Culture isn’t tested in perks or slogans. It’s revealed in the hardest moments. A company without inner work is soulless.
Turning Waste Into Worth
Garbage is not just waste. It is the mirror of our wellbeing. When waste is managed with care, it creates dignity, pride, and health.
Turning Retirement Anxiety into Purposeful Aging
When experienced professionals stay partially engaged, they continue earning while mentoring others, creating value that compounds both economically and socially.
Grassroots Investment Beats the Elite Talent Pipeline
Teams and nations do not win because they identify talent early; they win because they create depth.
Operational Intelligence Isn’t Strategic Leadership
Most leaders confuse operational intelligence with visionary leadership, but the most transformational work of the year happens when I create conditions for strategic thinking.
Belonging Is the New Vital Sign
Belonging isn’t decoration. It’s infrastructure. Individual wellbeing can't be separated from the relational context that sustains it.
Visibility Builds Protection: Why India's Natural Habitats Need to Be Seen to Be Saved
Visibility is not a by-product of conservation; it's a prerequisite for it. But that visibility must be strategic, respectful, and designed to build protection rather than enable exploitation.
The Boring Advantage That Beats Disruption Every Time
Stop rewarding constant change. Leadership cultures that celebrate transformation over execution train people to solve problems by starting over rather than improving what exists.
The Two-Week Investment That Pays Dividends All Year
Your internal state, not your outer circumstances, sets the limits of your effectiveness.
Access to Your Best Mind: The Evolution That Every Founder Must Make
Leadership evolves. The intensity that built the first chapter may not serve the next. The shift begins internally, when you step out of constant drive long enough to reconnect with the deeper intelligence that built everything in the first place.
Clarity, Not Calm, Is the True Foundation of Wellbeing in High-Stakes Environments
Trust Capital compounds like financial capital, but unlike money, it grows through giving. When we measure Energy ROI alongside profit ROI, performance becomes a natural outcome of wellbeing, not a demand we place on it.
The Crisis No Parent Saw Coming: The Loss of Purpose Among Youth
We think disconnected youth need more support. What they actually need is more responsibility.
Wholeness Is Not a Policy. It's a Relationship.
While we invest billions in diplomatic summits and policy frameworks, real breakthroughs happen over shared meals where stories and deep understanding unfold. Intimate gatherings create bonds that boardroom meetings struggle to manufacture.
India’s Voice, the World’s Future
Ignore India’s voice and you miss the country's frameworks of coexistence, resilience, and renewal, drawn from centuries of lived practice.
True Inclusion Starts with Curiosity, Not Compliance
Cultural understanding is not the mastery of every tradition. It is the skill of learning from difference.
What Ethical Wildlife Photography Demands of Us Now
In the end, whether we are documenting wildlife or designing healthier lives, the question is the same: Are we creating visibility, or are we creating conditions for life to thrive?
The Power of Progress Over Projects
At Roundglass Foundation, we stopped asking whether a program worked. We started asking what would remain after we stepped away. This sharpened everything and led us directly to the changemaker model.
Real Global Partnership Goes Beyond Politics
Here's what I realized: The moment you stop trying to extract value and start creating it together, everything transforms.
You Shouldn’t Need Surgery to Slow Down
Don’t wait for your body to issue the ultimatum. Let clarity come before collapse.
Mental Wealth, Not Mental Health
Mental health is where we start. Mental wealth is where we’re going.
The Character Crisis in Modern Sports
I've watched phenomenal players achieve their wildest dreams, only to discover their minds couldn't handle what their bodies had accomplished.
India’s Global Rise is Happening. So is Ours.
The Global India Collective (GIC) is not another diaspora organization or advocacy group. It’s not simply a think tank either. GIC is designed to serve as connective tissue. It is a platform that aligns leaders across business, philanthropy, policy, culture, and technology with India’s long-term civilizational and economic trajectory.
From Talent to Systems: Rethinking Tennis in India
The nations that win consistently do not have better talent. They have better backhands, better second serves, and better systems for the long rally.
Food Is Medicine. But It’s Also Leadership.
Food doesn’t just fuel us. It changes mood, resilience, and belonging. At home and at work, the pantry is a mirror. What does yours reflect?
Leadership is a Daily Practice, Not a Title
The first 10 minutes of your day decide the next 10 hours. Leadership begins inside, with pause, presence, and purpose.
The Inner Scoreboard: What I’ve Learned from Building a Football Club
What if the victory that matters most isn’t on a scoreboard? Here’s what building a football club taught me about belief, purpose, and nation-building.
“Why Not Hockey?”: A Father’s Legacy and the Rise of a Quiet Revolution
It turns out punching above your weight is never about pretending to be more than you are. It is about refusing to believe you are too small to make a mark. That is the quiet lesson my father keeps teaching.
The Missing Layer in Corporate Wellness: Wholeness
Your next hire is not chasing perks. They want purpose and safety. Here’s why wholeness, not wellness programs, is the new foundation of leadership.
Why the Village Matters: Local Models for Global
What if the village isn’t a relic, but a prototype for global change? Here’s why we stopped building projects and started building systems.
Why Sports Needs a Mental Health Revolution
We trained the body to win, but we left the mind to fend for itself. What if that’s the flaw holding our athletes back?
We Don’t Need More Charity. We Need Resolution
We give billions, yet the world’s biggest problems remain. Why? Because charity isn’t enough. Here’s why resolution, not generosity, is the future of giving.
Building the Future Generation: Why India’s Story Begins on Global Campuses
What does an old truck in a small Indian village have to do with the future of the country? More than you might think.
Can Tech Heal? The Case for Integrative Digital Wellbeing
Wellbeing tech isn’t about replacing human connection, it’s about enabling it. The question isn’t can tech heal, it’s will we build it to?
Why Every Child Deserves Wholistic Wellbeing
We say we prepare kids for the future. But we ignore the one thing that makes learning stick: presence. What if we taught calm before we taught fractions?
The Punjab Model: What a Village Can Teach the World About Wholeness
What if the real breakthrough in systems change isn’t scale or innovation, but rhythm? A village in Punjab offers a new way to think about wholeness.
Bridging India and the World Through Wellbeing
Because wellbeing is not a luxury. It is not a perk. It is the foundation for everything else, how we lead, how we live, how we care.
Leading From Wholeness: Reframing
Leadership Through Wholistic Wellbeing
Every leader leaves a wake. The only question is: Does it heal or harm?
The Burnout Paradox: You Can’t Scale What You Can’t Sustain
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a dashboard warning light, blinking long before collapse.
Championing for Global Compassion: Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi at RoundGlass India Center
Washington State Senate Passes Resolution Honoring Sikh Americans
Exploring Identity and Resilience: A Dialogue with Author Prachi Gupta and Ruchika Tulshyan
TiE Seattle Fireside Chat: From Startup to Exit
Roundglass Foundation: A lasting impact on Punjab’s Future
Dasra Philanthropy Forum: Bridging Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy
The Launch of The Roundglass India Center at Seattle University
Roundglass Sustain Wins the 2023 Audience Award at the UN World Wildlife Day Film Showcase
Morocco Moments: Medina, Cuisine, Craft & the Art of Happiness
Like a magic carpet, Morocco revealed its secrets, rolling out a tapestry of vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and a deep-rooted sense of community.
Exploring the Power of Ancestral Medicine in Peru
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, I experienced first-hand the secrets of traditional plant medicine, that left me transformed.
An Audacious Dream: Putting India on the World Football Map
I firmly believe India has the potential to become a global sports powerhouse and Roundglass Sports is on its way to achieve this goal.
My Yoga Routine in India
Yoga helps engage my whole body and move it in coordination with my breath for a mindfulness experience like no other.
Ayurvedic Program in India: My Therapies
These Panchakarma therapies helped improve blood circulation in my body, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance my overall wellbeing.
Ayurvedic Program in India: My Meals
A mix of light Sattvic foods and herbal supplements worked in tandem to improve my gut flora and digestion, making me feel lighter and energetic.
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How Resetting My Gut Energized Me
On a recent journey to India, I tried an ayurvedic program to ‘reset’ my body. The traditional treatments improved my digestion and made me more energetic. Some of these elements are now part of my daily wellbeing practice.
The Joy of Discovering Local, Seasonal Flavors
Regional cuisine helps you form an indelible memory of the time and place you visit.
Notes From Qatar: Spice Blends
There is a lot in Qatari cuisine that reminds me of my home in India. The most evocative of all is the use of spices.
Dates: A Sweet Note From Qatar
With a caramelly flavor and a texture that hovers somewhere between candy and cake, Qatari dates are a sweet celebration of life.
Live Lighter: Let Go of Negativity
When you stop looking at the world through a cynical lens, you will be surprised at how easy and productive your life can truly be.
The Power of Affirmations
Affirmations can work as personal guides to help you remember your priorities, focus on the task at hand, and truly live in the now.
Find Peace in the Chaos of Life
Try to redirect yourself from mindless reactivity toward mindful living to find your daily dose of calm.
Why Your Child Needs Mindfulness
Being a child is not easy. School and peer pressure are leading to mental health issues among kids. Meditation and mindfulness can help them manage their emotions.
How You Can Pay It Forward
Giving back is an essential ethic — everyone can and must give back, in whatever way they can.
Q&A with Hetty McKinnon
The vegan chef on comfort food as
meditation, and her love for salads.
Yoga for Life: My 5 Favorite Poses
Yoga makes me feel alive. This International Day of Yoga, try out the practice to better help you interconnect your mind, body, and soul.
Embrace Loneliness, Make It Your Ally
In a crowded club or when you are alone in your room, you need to remember — you are enough.
Tap Into the Healing Energy of Nature
Skip the coffee and revitalize yourself by taking a few deep breaths as you spend time in nature.
Care for the Planet: Eat Sustainably
We need to change our daily food habits to do our bit in saving the planet.
Own Your Healing Journey
Life tends to put us through the wringer repeatedly. By using Wholistic Wellbeing, we can learn how to soothe the blues and heal ourselves emotionally and mentally.
Hit Refresh: Learn to Tackle Your Creative Blocks
Use your ingenuity to empower yourself and find new ways to recharge your creative self.
All You Need Is Awe
Awe need not always be larger than life. Tune into your 'aha' moments — a glorious sunset, a lilting tune, the centeredness within — and let them take your breath away. It’s good for your wellbeing.
Spending Wisely on Things We Love
Love not the act of spending. Spend mindfully on things you love and that truly matter to you. It’s essential to your financial wellbeing.
The Last Goodbye: Leave a Legacy of Love
Death is a difficult reality we all must face one day. But when you think about it with intention, you can find joy to bequest to the next generation.
Moving On From Failure: What Every Entrepreneur Must Know
Failure is not you — it’s just an episode in your life. Listen to your inner voice, follow your courage, and act with conviction even when the going gets tough.
Learn to Unplug: Make Time to Decompress
Switch off your always-on mindset. Reclaiming your life and attention from technology can help you stay calm and centered even when things get tough.
Find Serenity in Deep Relaxation
Cut off from the noise of daily life and find moments of deep relaxation. Inhale and infuse yourself with calm, exhale out the stress.
Convert Climate Concern Into Action
We have #OnlyOneEarth. Let’s take a pledge to do our bit to defray the damage we have caused to our planet.
Return to Office: What Happens to Family Time?
We’re stepping into a new ‘new normal’ — the return to office, schools, and colleges. While it may cut down family time, there’s no need to fret over the quality of connection with our loved ones.
Track Fitness with Feelings, Not Numbers
Let your joy at playing a sport, finding mental and physical balance, or just basking in nature be the new yardsticks to measure your fitness.
Sleep Easy
Do you dream of sleeping better? There’s no right or wrong way of doing it. But you can certainly create conditions that suit you to be able to sleep well.
How to Cope with Return-to-Office Anxiety
Going back to office may not be the ideal situation for many, but seeking harmony and practicing mindfulness can help you improve your workplace wellbeing.
The Gift of Conflict: Find a Clever Solution
You can flip the way you manage conflict and turn it to your advantage by applying creativity, mindfulness, and compassion.
A Guiding Light: The Role of Mentorship
Having a mentor is not just about career success, it's also about having emotional and mental support at work.
Five Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
You need more than a relentless drive, laser-like focus, and long working hours to succeed in life.
What’s on Your Plate: Embrace a Balanced Diet
To live a long, healthy life, we need to prioritize food that is whole, healthy, and responsibly sourced
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
The next time you want to invest in a new product, app, or company, ask yourself if the venture compels you on an emotional level.
Let’s Prioritize Women’s Wellbeing
For a healthy and equitable world, we need to ensure Wholistic Wellbeing of women at the workplace, in society, and, most importantly, at home.
Mindful Eating: Get a Taste of Wellbeing
Do you recollect what you ate for breakfast or lunch today? Did you eat it well? Did you savour your food?
Success Begins with Self-Discipline
Go with the Flow: Enhance Athletic Potential with Mindfulness
Mindfulness can help sportspersons improve concentration, reduce stress and anxiety, and overcome distractions on the field.
New Ways of Loving in the New Normal
Over the last two years, love — both masked and unmasked — has been about showing affection in more genuine, authentic ways than we had ever thought possible.
Wholistic Learning for Women
Get Set, Reset. And Get Moving.
When we disrupt the usual flow of things, we free ourselves from self-imposed constraints.
Love Your Body. Love Yourself.
Accepting ourselves and our bodies is the first step we need to take to feel as beautiful inside as we strive to be outside.
Fraternity For All: We Are One Global Family
We are not alone on this journey of life. Every relationship in our lives has a lasting impact on our Wholistic Wellbeing.
Beyond Work: Finding Synergy at The Workplace
A synergistic workplace makes room for fresh ideas and improved employee engagement
On the ‘Continuation’ of Master Thich Nhat Hanh
Find Your Sport for Life
Movement is wellbeing. What sport makes you tick?
Lean On Your Friends. And Let Them Lean On You.
There’s no better therapy than sitting down with a friend — and just being.
If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It
Dreams are manifestations of our brain at its most potent and creative. Why not make the most of this in your daily life?
Live joyfully by spending where it matters
Yoga: Relaxation, Fitness, or Both?
Much has been made of yoga's mental and emotional benefits, but what are its physical virtues?
The Synergy of Science and Spirituality
In a world so often torn apart by division, greed, and partisanship, a global dialogue between science and spirituality can be comforting.
New Beginnings in the Workplace
How can holacracy improve our Professional Wellbeing?
Bringing joy to your life brings joy to the world
Embracing the flow of life through synchronicity
Wholistic Wellbeing and the Joy of Giving
Honoring International Human Solidarity Day
Interspecies Friendships: How Can Pets Facilitate Wholistic Wellbeing?
Seeking Wholistic Wellbeing through our elders
International Universal Health Coverage Day
Democratizing Wholistic Wellbeing starts by democratizing universal healthcare
Meditation for Self-realization
Wholistic Wellbeing is about discovering who you are. For some, meditation for self-realization is a key stage of the journey of growth.
Why We Need Wholistic Wellbeing
Philosophy for More Wholistic Wellbeing
Musings on World Philosophy Day
Collaboration for greater Wholistic Wellbeing
How Parents can Impart Wholistic Wellbeing to their Children
We need to teach our children to meditate: to travel to a quiet place in their mind where they become the master of their emotions and thoughts
How do we know we're choosing the right books on wellbeing?
How Food Affects our Wellbeing Daily