The Art of Being: A Proust Questionnaire with model Sheetal Singh
In an industry that often champions fast-paced living, model Sheetal Singh stands as a refreshing embodiment of balance and mindfulness. A mother, creative, and model represented by IMG (she also features in our latest campaign), Sheetal brings a grounded perspective to beauty and success, one that is deeply intertwined with her personal rituals and family life. In this intimate Proust Questionnaire, she shares her approach to self-care, the virtues she most admires in others, and the joy she finds in simple, everyday moments. Sheetal reminds us that true wellbeing comes from within—rooted in presence, authenticity, and a deep appreciation for the impermanent beauty of life.
What is your current state of mind?
Calm and content.
How do you switch off?
Nature walks, sketching, baking, time with my kids, an afternoon nap.
What is the trait you most admire in others?
Their ability to bounce back from an adversity and still be positive.
Which living person do you most admire?
Single mothers.
What is your greatest extravagance?
It used to be my designer bags and shoes but now it is sparing time for myself and travel.
What is the first thing that you do when you wake in the morning?
A warm cup of water with few drops of lime juice and Celtic salt.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Comfort.
Do you have any daily rituals?
I have quite a few but the ones I stick with are my daily Pilates, nature walks, my matcha in the morning sun, walking bare feet on the grass.
What do you most like about your appearance?
I am loving everything about myself more and more every day.
What does wellbeing mean to you?
Being present, healthy and happy.
What is the quality you most like in a person?
A sense of humour and authenticity.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Love you (all the time to my kids).
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My husband and my children.
When and where are you happiest?
With my family at home and traveling.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Play a musical instrument.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
To not overthink.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Motherhood and being able to model again represented by my dream agency IMG in my 40s.
If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
I will let the universe decide that for me.
Where would you most like to live?
I love where we currently live but anywhere quiet near a beach would be a dream.
What is your most treasured possession?
My children’s hand drawn cards and artwork over the years.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Loss of a loved one.
What is your favourite occupation?
Being a Mum, sketching and creating healthy recipes in my kitchen.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Authenticity.
What do you most value in your friends?
Empathy and being non-judgemental.
Who are your favourite writers?
Eckhart Tolle, Napoleon Hill.
Who is your hero of fiction?
Elizabeth Swann in The Pirates of Caribbean.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Athena from Greek mythology.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Single parents and people who put their lives in danger to support their family.
What are your favourite names?
Aarna, Rivaan.
What brings pleasure to your day?
That my near and dear ones are happy and healthy.
Do you have any products or objects that you can’t live without?
My serums, face oils, homemade body butters, my sketchbook and recipe book.
Where is your favourite place to wake up in the world?
In my bed next to my partner.
What is your motto?
Everything you are, everything you have and everything around you is impermanent.
Photography by Isabel Sasse
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