What does being mind-strong mean to you? 

I try to build resilience and keep perspective—those two values, I believe, sum up a strong mind. I do this in as many ways as I can: I find meditation helps me, I journal each day—there’s a lot to process. I go for walks; usually, I’m on 15,000 steps by breakfast, which sets me up for the day ahead. These things help me keep ‘mind-strong’. 

Never lying or never gossiping again? 

Never gossiping. I hate it when people talk behind others’ backs. I value open, direct communication because I understand the importance of trust and fairness.

What have you discovered about yourself in the last year? 

A greater sense of gratitude. Whether it’s returning to India to give my neighbour Divya—who inspired The Washing Machine Project—her own machine, visiting a refugee centre in Greece and seeing people at the most desperate time in their lives, or simply reflecting on the generosity of the community around the project, I’m surprised by how much humility and joy these reflections and interactions give me. This last year has really cemented that. 

If your thoughts made noises, what would they be? 

Something tranquil while a lot happens around me. I’m going to say Clair de Lune by Debussy or the calm sound of a washing machine gently rotating. 

What change would you want the world to focus on? 

I would love for the world to focus on unpaid labour and the disproportionate burden placed on women and girls.