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Finding Balance

By: Beatrice Lim

The current state of our world has caused a global pause, and people have no choice but to carry out their daily activities at home. While this may be a good thing for some, some struggle to find balance in their everyday schedule, especially those who were suddenly thrust into a work-from-home situation. However, despite all the busyness, health must stay as a priority.

Through a span of almost seven months, Filipinos, especially students, haven’t gone outside due to the quarantine measures. This means spending a lot of time, if not all, at home. It’s easy to lie down and stare blankly at our phones, sleep all day, or stay up late binge watching Netflix shows. Although these activities may be “enjoyable” or “relaxing,” they shouldn’t become a daily habit.

Health is an important aspect in each of our lives. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to do the things that are also of equal importance. Good health allows us to carry out our daily schedules in a productive and optimistic manner. Most people would simply attribute the term “health” to exercising everyday. Yes, they are correct, but being healthy isn’t just based on the physical aspect. True health is so much more than that.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete “physical, mental and social well-being” and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity. A lot of people tend to think that when you are healthy, the chances of getting sick are nonexistent. In actuality, being healthy concerns one’s overall state and not just the visual aspect of being healthy. We should begin to consider the other facets of health such as mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health.

While under quarantine, it’s easy to neglect our health due to constant distractions. But we should keep in mind that finding balance in everything we do is essential. Some suggestions to boost overall health include getting enough sleep, regulating gadget use, eating right, socializing online, journaling your thoughts and feelings, drinking enough water, and many more. These activities are simple enough that being healthy is attainable for everyone. Instead of complaining about the things we can’t control, let’s use this quarantine as an opportunity to focus on what we can do to live a healthier and better life.

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Alex Eala makes history as first Filipino to win grand slam singles at US Open Juniors

"Buong puso ko itong ipinaglaban hindi lang para sa sarili ko kundi para makatulong din ako sa kinabukasan ng Philippine tennis. So hindi lang ‘to panalo ko, panalo natin lahat.”

Tennis queen Alexandra “Alex” Eala makes history as she becomes the first Filipino to win a grand slam singles championship at the US Open Juniors on Saturday in New York City.

The 17-year-old no. 10 seed Eala beat no. 2 seed Czech Lucie Havlickova, 6-2, 6-4, becoming the only Filipino with two junior doubles grand slam titles.

This is her third major title, adding to her doubles championship titles in the 2021 French Open and the 2020 Australian Open.

On her journey to the finals, the Filipina teen beat Canadian Annabelle Xu in the first round, Slovakian Nina Vargova in the second round, Australian No. 8 seed Taylah Preston in the third round, Russian No. 14 seed Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals, and Canadian No. 9 seed Victoria Mboko in the semifinals.

Eala also became the highest-ranked Filipino on the Women's Tennis Association Tour last month at World No. 280, eclipsing Maricris Fernandez-Gentz’s World No. 284 rank in 1999.

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