Here is a four-step recipe for managing stress while working from home

For over a year now, many people have been cooped up at home, juggling the responsibilities of home and work. Without a clear line between the two, life at home could get overwhelming and stressful. Don’t let stress take over your days.

 

Here is a four-step recipe for managing stress while working from home.

 

Maintain a routine

 

A routine helps you manage your time for work and your family. Start by setting a schedule for your main tasks for the day. This will help you establish a rhythm that works best for you, and let you identify and get rid of what doesn’t work. A routine also serves as a reminder that you are still in control of your life and whatever happens in it, regardless of how many last-minute requests and changes come in between. 

 

What should a routine look like? It’s as simple as having a warm cup of coffee and getting dressed in the morning. Doing either of these two, or even both, can be the first step in creating a structure in your days.

 

Prioritize taking a break

 

Back-to-back virtual meetings can be draining. The so-called Zoom fatigue is real, and it can impact your motivation to work while at home. Apart from virtual meetings, tasks tend to pile up in no time, just like before the pandemic. So, take a break.

 

It may be easier said than done, but you need to take a break from your screen, and that includes your phone -- even just a 10-minute break could help. Or try setting aside merienda every day. In doing so, this allows you a momentary breather from the busy schedule, step away from stress, and gather your thoughts.

Move around

 

Exercise has always been helpful in keeping you alert, stress-free, and healthy. Keep moving to keep going every day. A 10-minute yoga routine, a 15-minute run, or a 30-minute workout -- any of these things can help you lower stress levels, and prevent eye strain, stiffness of the muscles, and even headaches.

 

Try any activity that lets you keep your body moving and helps your mind drift away from negative vibes. What matters is you’re up on your feet.

 

Eat healthy

 

Keeping a healthy diet should always be a top priority. Don’t let stress or WFH fatigue get the best of you and your health. Of course, maintaining a healthy diet is easier said than done. But you can start by eating by taking vibrant and colorful meals to get the important nutrients that keep you strong and healthy.

 

What matters today is consuming food that boosts your immunity, just like the C2 Plus Immuno-C, an orange-flavored drink that combines the power of Vitamin C and Zinc to help strengthen the body’s immune defenses. 

 

Keep the stress levels at bay by staying awake, alert, healthy, and on top of your WFH game. Boost your immune system and grab C2 Plus Immuno-C at the Go Robinsons website from the safety of your home.

For additional tips on how to keep cool under pressure and stress, visit the official Facebook page of C2 Cool and Clean. 

Nespresso showcased the extraordinary talents from the national/ Philippines category and awarded the top three winning entries

Be a force for good–this was the mission for aspiring and professional filmmakers alike for this year’s Nespresso Talents. 

 

For its 6th edition, the theme of Nespresso Talents 2021 focused on "Doing Is Everything.” Rooting from the challenging realities we've been faced with, it conveys that even the smallest action can create an extraordinary positive change in the lives of others.

 

At the recent virtual awarding ceremony hosted by Lexi Schulze, theinternational vertical filmmaking competition showcased the extraordinary talents from the national/ Philippines category and awarded the top three winning entries. 

 

Nespresso South East Asia Regional Business Development Manager Fabio de Gregorio: “I was amazed once again with the quality of the films, especially considering the pandemic that we are unfortunately living in today. They (films) have been a source of inspiration and there was this great value in them. These films helped me understand the Filipino culture better. And so I encourage everyone to visit the Nespresso Talents website at http://www.nespresso.com/talents to see all the amazing films in the Philippines, and across the world.”

 

While the task for the participants was to share their stories through vertical film, it was also a challenging feat for the local jury to deliberate and narrow down the finalists from the number of promising entries received. Assessed with the expertise of award-winning director, screenwriter, and author Jose Javier Reyes, multi-awarded filmmaker Quark Henares, renowned actress, producer, director, screenwriter, and author Bela Padilla, along with Novateur Coffee Concepts Managing Director Patrick Pesengco and Nespresso South East Asia Regional Business Development Manager Fabio de Gregorio, these are the top three films in the Philippines:

The grand winning film for this year is Napamata Ako sa Sadit na Kinaban (I Woke Up On A Little Planet) by Arjanmar H. Rebeta. A man wakes up on a little planet and doesn't find anything that interests him, so he sleeps on it. Eventually, he realizes that he should have started taking action from the very beginning because the planet depends on the person living on it. A first for Nespresso Philippines–the film is part of the international shortlist.

 

“Nagpapasalamat po ako kay Direk Joey dahil nung narinig ko mga sinabi niya kanina, naiyak ako kasi naramdaman kong naipahayag ko pala ng maayos yung pelikula kasi somehow, istorya ko rin siya ngayon pandemic. Lumiliit mundo mo, pero lumalaki yung kalungkutan sa atin–mas merong nakakaramdam ng depression, ng anxiety. Pero mas dadaig pa rin yung pakikipag-laban, na magpatuloy ka dahil babalik pa rin si normal. Hindi man ito tungkol sa pandemic–tungkol man ito sa buhay–babalik at babalik ka, lalaban at lalaban ka,” Arjanmar shares. “Ironically, sa tema na Doing is Everything, sa panahon na walang magawa, nabigyan kami ng pagkakataon na makagawa ng ganitong klaseng pelikula.”

 

(I would like to thank Direk Joey–I was touched hearing his words because it made me realize that I was able to convey the film’s message which is somehow my story during this pandemic. As your world gets smaller, the feeling of emptiness gets bigger–there are some who would go through depression, anxiety. But our eagerness to forge ahead will always prevail. It (the film) may not be about the pandemic–it may be about one’s life–you will always move forward. Ironically, in a situation where our movements are limited, working on a film that revolved around the theme Doing is Everything allowed us this opportunity to work on something boundless.)

 

The second placed film is Ma, by Dexter Paul De Jesus, showing a son's longing to spend time with his mom who hasn't come home for months due to her job as a medical worker.

The third placed film is Special Delivery by Gerald Foliente (Sinematika Inc.). A story of a delivery man who gets into a minor accident and feels the pain it brought him, but it doesn't hinder his determination to finish his deliveries for the day. The pinwheel he's been carrying since he started the day was broken, but he made sure to fix it. He returns home, handing a surprise to his son.

 

The grand winner received a cash prize (PHP) equivalent to 1,500€, followed by 1,000€ for the runner-up, and 500€ for the third placer. All three winners received Nespresso machines and coffees on top of a well-deserved trophy.

 

The other local finalists were:

●      Mr. Everything by Romel Cabuguang: A tutor, an illustrator, a barber, an online seller–a 25-year-old Rommel Royo wears many hats so he's able to support his mom and brother.

●      PR 3953, NOW BOARDING by John Thomas Trinidad: Despite a daughter having a conflict with her dad, even the smallest bit of giving him a neck pillow shows how much he means to her.

●      Waves by Ian Palomar: Musical depiction associating sea and waves with a person and life's struggles. 

●      PARA UMA (farmer) by John Kenneth Paclibar: A visual and realistic portrayal of a Filipino folk song, "Magtanim ay di biro (Literal translation: Planting is not a joke)," which talks about the challenges in the lives of farmers. The ending shows the average age of farmers.

●      SAKA NA (SOMEDAY) by Cheska Marfori: Two sisters put their dreams aside and take on different paths in life to support their parents' farming jobs.

●      Bahay-bahayan (Playhouse) by Xyron Parapara: A deaf kid expresses his love towards the people around him through actions.

●      150+ Heads by Bennel Canlas: Gio DiAntonio, who lives in a shelter for street kids, finds joy as the official barber of those with him. During the pandemic, a friend sought his support in giving free haircuts to nearby areas.

 

Throughout the competition, Nespresso Talents Philippines received 71 film entries, establishing that the competition is getting further recognition in the country. Combining local and international submissions, 993 filmmakers participated in the global competition of Nespresso Talents 2021. The prerequisite for every film submission was it should be in vertical format (9:16) with the length of 2 minutes minimum and 3 minutes maximum, in any genre. 

 

Novateur Coffee Concepts Managing Director Patrick Pesengco: “It’s very impressive that, though this happened during the entire pandemic lockdown, we still saw the quality in these films. To everyone who has been with us and continues to be with us ever since we launched Nespresso Talents in the Philippines, we really appreciate the belief and sincerity that allow us to promote such young talents.”

 

The international winners will be announced on July 9 at Nespresso Talents website, www.nespresso.com/talents.

 

In the Philippines, Nespresso Talents 2021 is in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), De La Salle University College of St. Benilde Film School, and Edukasyon.ph. 

Mi Fans can also expect greater deals and offers during the rest of the Xiaomi Smart Festival which runs until July 18!

Calling all Mi Fans! Get ready to add to cart your favorite Xiaomi devices and enjoy exclusive offers during the 7.7 Flash Sale and the Xiaomi Smart Festival exclusively at Lazada.

 

Kicking off the Lazada 7.7 Sale is a PHP 300 off on Redmi Note 10S happening on July 7 only. Available only at PHP11,690 (from PHP11,990) during the flash sale, the Redmi Note 10S is a great option especially for those in search for a budget-friendly midrange phone. Featuring the powerful MediaTek Helio G95, the device challenges with faster gaming, improved performance and GPU, clocking speeds of up to 900MHz and comes with 33W fast charging.

 

Moreover, its quad camera setup comes with a 64 MP main camera, enabling users to capture high resolution photographs with greater detail in almost all lighting conditions as well as scenarios. It comes with support for Ultra-wide, Macro and Portrait with several modes in the camera app which enhances the photography experience. To view this offer, you may check this link. 

 

Xiaomi Smart Festival

Mi Fans can also expect greater deals and offers during the rest of the Xiaomi Smart Festival which runs until July 18.

As part of the sale, customers can avail of discounts of up to 25% off on a variety of home appliances like the Mi Air Purifier, Mi Robot Vacuum, Mi Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, and Mi TV UHD 55'. 

Interested in other Xiaomi devices? Check out this table below for the complete list of the Xiaomi Smart Festival deals!

Model	SRP	Sale price
Mi Air Purifier Max Pro	19,990.00	16,899.00
Mi Air Purifier Pro H	12,499.00	10,599.00
Mi Air Purifier Pro 3H	8,490.00	6,999.00
Mi Air Purifier Pro 3C	5,995.00	4,999.00
Mi Air Purifier Pro 2C	4,395.00	3,699.00
Mi Car Air Purifier	6,500.00	5,189.00
Mi Smart Antibacterial Humidifier	2,299.00	1,689.00
Mi Smart Standing Fan Pro	4,495.00	3,590.00
Mi Smart Standing Fan 2	3,995.00	3,190.00
Mi Smart Standing Fan 1X	2,995.00	2,395.00
Mi Induction Heating Rice Cooker	3,995.00	3,190.00
Mi Induction Cooker	2,490.00	1,949.00
Mi Smart Kettle	1,799.00	1,349.00
Mi Electric Kettle	995.00	790
Mi LED Desklamp Pro	2,590.00	1,999.00
Mi LED Desklamp 2	1,890.00	1,399.00
Mi LED Desklamp	1,590.00	1,190.00
Mi Bedside Lamp 2	2,290.00	1,699.00
Mi TV Box S	3,490.00	2,599.00
Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Pro	17,995.00	6,14,390.00
Mi Robot Vacuum	15,490.00	12,299.00
Mi Home Security Camera 360 1080P	1,790.00	1,399.00
Mi TV UHD 55’	34,490.00	25,849.00
Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10	11,490.00	9,189.00
Mi Handheld Vacuum Cleaner	9,495.00	7,590.00
Mi Handheld Cleaner Light	7,995.00	6,299.00
Mi Wireless Electric Mop	3,999.00	3,590.00
Portable Handheld Vacuum Cleaner	2,995.00	2,239.00
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Mini	1,599.00	1,399.00
Upany Air Fryer	2,795.00	2,229.00
Viomi Dish Disinfectant	3,599.00	2,879.00
Pinlo Blender Mini	1,699.00	1,349.00
Electric Wine Opener	995.00	795.00
Mi Ionic Hair Dryer	1,699.00	1,299.00

 

This weeklong sale is a fantastic opportunity for you to get your hands on your favorite Mi products at affordable prices. Don’t miss out and head right onto Xiaomi’s Lazada store to add to cart now! 

The millenior-millenial tandem, Ted Failon and DJ Chacha establishes intergenerational dynamics on FM radio

Ted Failon and DJ Chacha @ Radyo5 is a comprehensive radio show with a diverse selection of segments that capture the audience’s interest.

Almost a year since it began airing, the Ted Failon and DJ Chacha @ Radyo5 show has distinctively brought together two generations of news, entertainment, music, and pop culture, in one program. Redefining the sound of FM radio, the show appeals to both the millenials, through “Queen of FM Radio” DJ Chacha, and the “milleniors” as represented by one of the country’s media legends, Ted Failon.

News is served fresh daily with their newscast Radyo5 Network News, as well as in-depth interviews with relevant newsmakers, while Think About It is the program’s long-form editorial that presents thought-provoking facts and questions to the listeners. Advice on life, law and money is also heard through the segments The Daily Brad Devotions with Pastor Jeff Eliscupidez, Legal Basis with Dean Mel Sta. Maria and ChinkTime with Chinkee Tan. Good Morning, Lodi! features fun conversations with different personalities, such as celebrities, music icons and sport legends, and even ordinary citizens with extraordinary stories. And as a way to help listeners in this time of pandemic, the program also hosts different contests with cash prizes such as Hula Hits, Kaninong Boses Ito?, Show Me, and Make Us Laugh.

Two generations in one complete radio show, two distinct personalities coming together to celebrate generational similarities and differences—from song choices, to life experiences, to ideas and beliefs. A one-of-a-kind format that’s both serious and playful, and promises a holistic and enjoyable listening experience every morning, whatever generation you belong to.

Catch Ted Failon and DJ Chacha on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Radyo5 92.3 News FM, simulcast on One PH Ch. 1. Or tune in live on Facebook at Radyo5PH, and YouTube at News5Everywhere.