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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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MGCNLCA MUN Varsity Starts 2022 MUN Season with a Bang!

February marked the start of a busy season ahead as the school’s MUN varsity participated and garnered awards in the 3rd Xavier Model United Nations held from February 12 to 13. The varsity’s veteran delegates dominated the World Economic Forum, with Austin Bradley Cu winning Best Delegate as Russian President Vladimir Putin. MUN seniors Louie Matheson Wong (as American President Joe Biden) and James Ang (as Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong) also received Best Position Paper and Verbal Commendation, respectively. Steffi Nadine Chu also won an Honorable Mention as Swedish Activist Greta Thunberg in the same committee, with newcomer Maxine Ryan Chan receiving the same award in the United Nations General Assembly as the delegate of Greece. Erin Kimberly Co also participated in the conference as the Rapporteur of the United Nations Security Council.

After a short break, the school’s delegates went back to the grind as a smaller group participated in the first Assumption College Model United Nations Conference held from March 4 to 6. The varsity’s Secretary-General Francine Dominique Ty was awarded Best Delegate as viral clothing company Shein in the Fashion Forum, with Maxine Ryan Chan getting her second Honorable Mention as the Brazilian Delegate in the United Nations Human Rights Council. To finish off, the MGCNLCA Delegation, consisting of Ty and Chan alongside novice delegates Amanda Dana Chiong, Justine Faith Gaw, Aisha Lauren Reyes, Alexa Rae Tan, and Maxine Joyce Yap, won Outstanding Small Delegation of the conference.

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