5 Ways To Well with Sophie Bonakdar

With her roles as a Senior Marketing Executive with KPMG and President of the Young Business Group, Sophie has a busy life, but she makes time for her wellbeing essentials.

 

 

1. Cooking & Hosting: My Love Language.

I’m never happier than when I’m in my kitchen. Cooking is where I unwind, get creative, and properly switch off, whether I’m experimenting with a new recipe or perfecting an old favourite from one of my many cookbooks.

But the real joy comes from sharing it. Hosting friends, filling the table, and feeding people I care about is my absolute happy place. Good food + good people = instant wellbeing.

 

2. Sea Swimming: My Daily Dose of Calm.

Being from land-locked Doncaster, living this close to the sea still feels like a privilege I’ll never get over. I’ve always been a water baby, but there’s something about Guernsey’s ocean that soothes me like nothing else.

The moment I’m in the water, everything quiets down - my mind, my breath, the busy-ness of the day. It’s pure peace.

 

3. Yoga: Stretching Out the Stress.

I’ve been practising yoga for around a decade, and it remains one of the simplest and most effective ways for me to slow down. There’s nothing better than a deep stretch after a busy day.

Like sea swimming, yoga helps calm my (often very busy!) brain. Even a short flow can shift my whole mood.

 

4. Cliff Walking: The Ultimate Island Reset.

It’s an obvious one for Guernsey, but it truly never gets old. I love nothing more than a good stomp along the cliffs - miles of gorgeous, rugged coastline, and views that genuinely make you pause and breathe.

I’ll pop on a favourite podcast (How to Fail, Sentimental Garbage, Happy Place, and Off Menu are my go-tos), switch off, and just walk. And if there’s a stop at one of our amazing kiosks for a coffee, even better.

 

5. Networking: Connection as a Form of Wellbeing.

I know, I know, not everyone thinks of networking as “wellness”. But for me, it absolutely is. Guernsey’s networking scene is incredibly accessible and welcoming, and I genuinely love meeting new people and hearing their stories.

As someone who lives alone, these opportunities to connect, learn, laugh, and share space with others mean a lot. Community fills my cup and I think that’s just as important as any self-care ritual.