Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City—June 9, 2020—If
there
is one trait that Filipinos are known for, then that is our ability to
stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Whether it be braving a
typhoon or taking long, stressful hours of travel due to traffic
congestion, we can always find a reason to smile
and ways to get by with any challenge.
Amid
the current global health crisis, however, it may, arguably, seem way
harder for some to remain optimistic, especially as it presents new
challenges that bring massive changes in the way we live.
This
pandemic has been overwhelming hospitals, restricting access to public
spaces, disrupting industries, bringing mental health challenges, and
forcing people to stay indoors—all these lead to what
they refer to as the “new normal.”
With these new challenges and amid uncertainties, how can we still choose to have a positive mindset?
Adapting to the Changes
For
Matteo Guidicelli, an actor, model, member of the armed forces,
businessman, and triathlete, maintaining a positive attitude is crucial
to adapt quickly to the current situation.
“Sometimes,
it may seem depressing, especially now that everything is different.
Our lifestyle, somehow, changed and, even our livelihood is affected.
Some even lost their jobs,” said Guidicelli on “Santé
Engage,” a podcast with Joey Marcelo, CEO of Santé and Paul Caluag,
Santé’s chief network development officer.
Marcelo
could not agree more. He said that we need to think of ways to become
resilient. “Santé is blessed that we remain resilient. The Santé Family
still thrives amid the adversity as we can still
supply to our business owners and reach out to people who need our
health and wellness products.”
Creating Routine and Staying Healthy
Staying
healthy and strong is also crucial. Guidicelli shared that creating and
maintaining a routine can help in doing the activities they need to do
every day.
“Just
because we are staying at home, it does not mean we do not have
anything to do. There are so many more chores, work, and more piling up.
By maintaining a routine, it will be easier to go about
all these activities," said Guidicelli.
"I
have set up a mini-gym, where I do some biking every morning when I wake
up. In the afternoon, I run and cook for my wife. I just try to make
everything routine-based and alive,” he added.
Guidecelli
also noted that there are ways to stay fit despite not having the
proper workout equipment at home. There are resources or videos online
where anyone can learn some simple workouts.
Marcelo,
on the other hand, also aims to stay fit and healthy as he works out
almost every day. He also joins Sante Fit Fam every Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday to work out with the entire Santé Family.
Coping with the “New Normal”
Coping
up with the new normal should also be part of everyone’s priority. For
instance, Caluag said that Santé is preparing new measures to ensure
physical distancing practices in their working environments.
They also coined a better term for it as they refer to it as “better
normal.”
"We
must maximize opportunities to come up with better ways to operate and
beat the challenges that we will face while helping our business
partners to work better and thrive. That is why we are bringing
our training, seminars, and conferences online,” said Caluag.
As
for Guidicelli, he considers using his influence to help those in need.
Recently, he, together with some organizations, initiated an online
benefit show called “One Voice PH,” which raised more than
PHP10 Million and helped distribute goods to places where it is needed
the most.
“When
people ask, ‘how am I going to help when I can’t go outside?’ I remind
them that our doctors and front liners have been begging for us to stay
at home, as much as possible, to help stop the spread
of the virus,” he said.
Be a Channel of Blessings
Another
way of helping to ease the situation is to spread positivity by sharing
your blessings. “I believe that during a crisis like this, the
resources of the world is for everybody. So, it is the time
for everyone to share what they can to support the community,” Marcelo
said.
Santé
also creates programs to give back. Marcelo also encourages all Santé
business owners and partners to find ways to support their communities
and become a channel of blessings to others.
The company also aims to continue inspiring people to live more and do more, just like Matteo Guidicelli, through its
premier organic health and wellness products and services.
To learn more about Santé, visit its website at santebarley.com.
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