Exploring how water and sugar influence emotional balance, this article examines the importance of moderation in daily consumption and reveals why equilibrium is essential for overall physical and mental well-being.
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During my postpartum phase, amid COVID anxiety, I stopped pleasing others and turned my pain into power. I chose myself, followed my passions, and call it Self Love.
Aarthi Ravichandran · In Her Own Words
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Aarthi Ravichandran: of whatever you're chasing for, and the battle is all by yourself.
What does being an Influential Woman mean to you?
Aarthi Ravichandran: Being an influential woman, I feel like this is my pride, and I'm proud to speak out whatever I wanted to convey the message to the people, because this platform is really highly recognised for the people whose their voice needs to be heard, and to be seen, and to be like, you know, getting inspired by a lot of people around the world. This is really beyond. Um. honour, and there were days I was like focused on life. I was trying to be like, OK, there were days I was really struggled to hear my voice, speak out my voice. I wanted to stand for myself, where people used to shut my mouth. But today I would like to, I'm proud to say that I'm being an influential woman, because this is a platform that my voice has been, you know, to be respected, speak out loud, and to be respected, and, uh, uh, in somewhere of the world, some tiny part of the world, if some women are really getting inspired because of me, I'm really happy and. Yeah.
What's one piece of advice you would give to younger women chasing their dreams?
Aarthi Ravichandran: A one piece advice I would like to tell to the younger people, that is like follow your passion. Work on with your goals. It doesn't matter your goal is same to the people who are around you, or it is different to you. It doesn't matter, because that is your goal. You have to work on with your goal, uh, with all the people's struggles, with all the people around you. Obviously, they won't, not everyone will respect your goals. So it is very important that you have to respect your goals, and you have to work on with the dreams of whatever you're chasing for, and the battle is all by yourself. It's all alone. It's important to choose the alone thing of direction, because that is a direction that is going to help you overcome your lot of, uh, you know, like a lot of, um, Anxiety, a lot of struggles, a lot of challenges. Eventually, when you started choosing your own path of being alone. You will overcome all the challenges, and one day you will grow like a better person. And that's how all the important people who are in this world have struggled, and, you know, they, they face the dreams all by themselves, and you can choose any person who are successful, and, You will hear this by everyone, and also like. The other advice I would like to give you is like. Don't choose the path of your people who are around you, because, like, there's no difference between them and you, because we just be unique. You have your own kind of passion, you have your own kind of goals. Just follow your heart, keep going. Yes, you may face some challenges, um, face some challenges with ease, because those are not to punish you or to put you down. Those are challenges to, uh, every challenge is about the learning experience. There is some little bit of learning. Uh, we all have to learn, or you have to learn. Um, just learn and then grow as a beautiful person. And, yeah, that's it.
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About Aarthi
I started my journey as a digital influencer in November 2021, during the peak of COVID, when I was a new mom, feeling very bored and anxious. I wanted to do something to keep myself occupied and regain my confidence, so I began posting on Instagram about my passions for dance and modeling. What I began casually evolved into something more meaningful when I realized I could use the platform to use my voice through the Captions, spread light during such dark times and inspire others. I've been fortunate to see people around me got inspired by what I do, whether it's something small or big, and that motivated me to reach even more people through digital media. Over time, I started collaborating with small businesses in areas I'm passionate about, like fashion, clothing, jewelry, and food, helping them with publishing and promotion. In 2022, I became Runner-up for Mrs. India Florida, which taught me the importance of stepping out of my comfort zone. That was the turning point of my life where I started realizing to choose my pain to power. I hold a Master of Social Work and worked in AR solutions from 2023 to 2025, though I realized that true career satisfaction comes from doing what makes you happy. Before getting my work permit, I volunteered with non-profit organizations like Seattle Tamil Sangam in the year of 2015-2016 and served in Bellevue Shirdi Sai Sansthan temple. At Present I have been Featured as one of a Leader in 40 under 40, by New York Weekly Magazine of 2026 issue. Right now, I'm focusing on building something new that will benefit many people while continuing to use my platform to inspire others to follow their hearts and find genuine happiness.
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Ten minutes with Aarthi
01What do you attribute your success to?
I really dedicate my success to my God Sai Baba, My late Grandpa K.S.Rajagopalan, My Parents Ravichandran & Meenakshi, My Brother Aravindh, My Husband Shiva Subramaniam, My kid Reyan and to all My Family Members. Without God & my Family support, I don't think I could have done all these things so far. My parents raised me in a way that taught me lessons, both good and bad, that I've been able to apply mostly good things in my real life. I understood that what we think that’s how of what we become. Taken good things as lesson and bad things as Learning helped me to reach this level. I’m forever grateful and thankful to all the amazing people I met in my life.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I would give, based on my own experience, is to “Do the Job that makes you happy, satisfy your soul and never leave your passion alone”. Before I started working at AR Solutions from 2023 to 2025, I desperately wanted to get a job because I was in need of some Job and Money. It was going good for six months, but then I somehow realized, this job was a dream of my 22 years of my old self that I got it during my 33 years of life. I realized I was either overqualified or that wasn't my path. My life experience has taught me many things, one of the main thing is Money is not everything that make us happy. Having personal passions apart from financial stability that made me happy.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Just follow your heart, don't follow AI, because human skills are more capable than AI, I believe in that. Follow what your instinct and your heart says, because at the end of your life, you have to satisfy yourself not to please or impress others. Have a dedication and sincerity towards your goals and work on it. Remember every single battle of what you’re going through is watched by God and it’s worth it if you don’t give up. Because there is a saying, “Big things take time”.! All we need to have is Patience, Faith and work on each and every day. One day, when you least expected, It will pay you back in a big way. Even if the world is against you, just follow your heart and do good deeds.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge for me is that I am a lazy person, practically speaking, Coming out of my comfort zone was challenging and sometimes it is difficult to do so many things in a day. I realized and work on it every day by doing one things at a time towards my goals that worked out for me in a healthy way. Also there is always a comparison and noises of outside world will be there. It’s all depends on how I choose to react and what I should take it in my mind matters. Choosing peace over noises and pain over power made me strong and growing as a beautiful woman of who I’m today. When it comes to opportunities, I realized that life is full of opportunities. There were a days I thought it was my second chance, so I have to use it in a proper way to fulfill my childhood wishes. But then I realized over the years of growing up, Life is full of opportunities, there is no second or third chance. It’s all about how we use it and choose the direction of which way we want. Based on our choice, our life will become!!
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, Faith, patience and Kindness is more important to me. If I'm genuine to myself and to my goals, that's what counts, whether it's in my personal life or professional life. If something makes me happy, that's the real satisfaction. It's okay to fake it to the world sometimes, because not everyone deserves the answer.But that doesn’t mean that we have to be rude, Kindness is very important in this world. Also balancing work, family and passion is more important. Some days we feel like we’re not 100% perfect but that’s okay. It’s all about balancing all these situations not perfections.
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Balance
Finding Emotional Balance: The Role of Water and Sugar in Our Well-being
We have all heard from family or friends that whenever we feel tense, tired, angry, or sad, we should drink water because it will make us feel better. This is true. Water helps calm the body, improve clarity of thought, and support focus on problems rather than emotional reactions. It allows us to better regulate our emotions. Whether we feel angry or sad, anxious or excited, scared or overwhelmed—whatever the emotion may be—water is one of the key elements in maintaining emotional balance.
Similarly, over the past five years, since my pregnancy, I have observed that sugar can also influence our thoughts and emotions, though in a different way. Before becoming pregnant, I was not someone who consumed much sugar; in fact, I rarely had it. However, during pregnancy, I experienced strong sugar cravings, and this still happens occasionally. I noticed that whenever my body felt tired or frustrated, consuming a small amount of sugar seemed to shift my negative thought patterns into a more positive state. This was not limited to pregnancy or postpartum days; I have observed similar effects in everyday situations and across different individuals.
Sugar can influence mood and temporarily help balance emotions. However, why is it not commonly recommended when someone is experiencing intense or uncontrollable emotions? If we consider both the healthy and unhealthy aspects, even water has potential downsides. Consuming excessive amounts of water can lead to health issues, just as consuming too much sugar can contribute to conditions such as diabetes and tooth decay. So, what is the real reason behind this difference?
The key lies in balance. A small amount of sugar can provide a quick boost of energy, which may feel helpful in the moment. However, relying on sugar can also contribute to emotional imbalances such as impatience, irritability, anxiety, and even heightened fear. In some cases, this pattern may contribute to more serious mental health concerns over time.
Additionally, frequent sugar consumption can affect hydration habits. After consuming sugary foods, people may be less likely to drink sufficient water. Over time, this can reduce overall fluid intake, leading to physical fatigue. When the body becomes physically tired, mental well-being can also be affected, often in subtle ways that may not be immediately noticeable. Gradually, this imbalance can contribute to broader physical and mental health challenges.
This is why maintaining the right balance of both water and sugar within a healthy diet is essential. Consuming either in excess can be harmful, while mindful, moderate intake supports overall well-being.
Ultimately, everything in life—what we see, hear, consume, feel, understand, and experience—is about balance. If we find ourselves out of balance in any area of our daily lives or routines, we should take the time to identify the cause and restore equilibrium step by step. When we do, we begin to see how simple and beautiful life can be. Life is meant to be lived in balance.
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