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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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New Lifers Make History at the 4th XMUN

New Lifers start 2023 with a new record of six recognitions in a single Model United Nations (MUN) Conference during the 4th Xavier Model United Nations (XMUN) last February 3 to 5, 2023.

Receiving the Best Delegate of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) was Patmos B student, Juliana Simone Sy, who represented Lithuania.

Alongside Julianna Sy, Charlize Chua of Olive-ABM took home an Honorable Mention Award while Annika Joan Lee of Olive-STEM and Bianca Iyesha Sy of Damascus B received Verbal Commendations in UNICEF.

Jana Chloe Dy of Patmos C received the Best Position Paper Award as the delegate of New Zealand to the World Health Organization (WHO), while Alexa Rae Tan of Patmos C gained the Best Article Award for her article, "The Death of the Press: Censorship, and Why It Must Never Be Allowed" as a correspondent for the New York Times.

New Lifers also joined the conference as Dais members and Press Editors. Seniors Steffi Nadine Chu and Erin Kimberly Co were Vice Chairs of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and UNICEF, with Amanda Dana Chiong and Justine Faith Gaw of Batch Patmos made their chairing debut as Rapporteurs of WHO and the European Council respectively.

Joining the 4th XMUN as Press Editors are Lifenews Associate Editor Raine Alexis Kho and Lifenews Science writer Adrian Justin Ching as editors for Fox News and Xinhua News Agency, respectively.

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