How To Embrace More Organized Living

If your life feels a little more discombobulated than you would like, it may be time to invest some energy into organizing. You don’t need to be distracted by all of your belongings and you can regain control of your stuff. If you need a stepping stone of where to start, here are a few tips.

Closet Organizers

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Clutter

If you have endless amounts of stuff lying around, the reality is that you may just need to declutter. Take some time to get rid of excess belongings that no longer serve you and this can be a game-changer. Even if you have the best organizational systems, if there isn’t enough space for everything because you have too many things, you will struggle to get organized.

A Family Project

Organization needs to be a family effort, and if you want your home to stay tidy, you need to get everyone involved. Set up containers and organizers for your kids and have them be a part of the solution. Not only is this a good practice, but it makes having a clean home the responsibility of everyone.

Kitchen Command Station

Kitchens are an area that can get easily cluttered. If you truly want to organize your life, set up a command station where you can keep papers, key supplies, coupons, notes, etc. This way, when you go looking for your shopping list or a recipe or coupon for your next shopping trip, you know exactly where to go.

The reality of organization is that you just need to do it. When you procrastinate your clearing and cleaning, things begin to pile up and before you know it, you’re sitting amiss a mess. Don’t let yourself be bogged down by the messiness of life, and instead take some actionable steps to live a less cluttered life.

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#SustainAbilidad: Quarantine Waste Management

With the current pandemic and quarantine restriction being imposed, residential wastes are increasing. Since limited lang and dine in, we tend to always have take out or delivery orders. Kaya naman ang mga basura natin sa bahay ay mas marami kaysa dati.

It's important for us to learn proper waste management to help our community and government. In line with this, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) launched its Environment Sustainability Education campaign through online platform, Cookmunity® by Ajinomoto Philippines. 

From the Press Release Kit:

There’s no denying that Filipino’s lifestyle, habits and consumption patterns have radically changed after six months into the community quarantine due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As we are compelled to stay at home, we have relied more on deliveries for food, online shopping, and other essentials – posing additional environmental challenges because of our increased municipal solid waste (MSW) and hazardous waste.

Even before the pandemic, the Philippines has been navigating through overwhelming volume of waste. According to a 2015 report by the Ocean Conservancy and McKinsey Center for Business and Environment, the Philippines ranks third among the world’s highest contributors to the global marine plastic pollution problem.

But were you aware that household waste contribute to the biggest chunk of solid wastes in the country? The National Solid Waste Management Status Report 2008 – 2014 of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) showed that residential waste constitutes the bulk of MSW (56.7 percent), followed by commercial sources and public or private markets (27.1 percent). 

Now, the biggest challenge is for us to break old habits and adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. Through its business activities, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) has always been committed in engaging in initiatives that solve social issues which include global sustainability. With environment educational campaign dubbed as #SustainAbilidad, APC aims to aid consumers to incorporate sustainable practices into their daily activities. This campaign includes social media promotions featuring Super Suzy and her kid, the main characters representing ordinary people that champion global sustainability to teach and inspire young and old members of their family and community to bring out their “SustainAbilidad”.

Here are a few reminders from Super Suzy on managing our household waste:

While we may have taken a number of steps backwards because of the pandemic, it’s not too late for every household to start sustainable practices. Segregating at source is a good start for every household as proper waste management is crucial not just for the environment but also for mitigating infectious disease transmission. Visit facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH/ to learn more about #SustainAbilidad.

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Ajinomoto and GMA-7 launch “Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well” web series

With the current pandemic, I know it's not easy to cook healthy food. Sometimes also we are lucking ideas na on what to cook. But we should always remember that we need to eat healthy to stay healthy.

Momshs, good news is that Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation partnered with GMA-7 to launch Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well. This is a five-part online series to help Filipinos live a healthy and fit lifestyle at home, to be aired every Friday at 8:00 P.M. via the GMA Public Affairs official Facebook page. The show will feature various celebrities such as James Younghusband and Marian Rivera together with APC's in-house nutrition experts and to be hosted by Suzi Abrera.

For more details please refer to the Press Release Kit below.

Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle can be challenging these days, especially with the prolonged time spent at home. It forces Filipinos to revisit the way they keep their mind and body well, including their exercises, food consumption, and social interactions.

To help people adjust and thrive in the new normal, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) partnered with GMA-7 to launch Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well, a five-part online health and lifestyle series hosted by Suzi Abrera. It aims to inspire Filipinos to lead a healthy lifestyle by inviting experts to offer practical tips and give delicious and nutritious recipes, as well as fitness routines that can be easily done at home. The series airs every Friday at 8:00 P.M., beginning September 18, 2020 via the GMA Public Affairs official Facebook page.

“Staying at home for an extended period of time can make it more difficult to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well hopes to improve Filipinos’ quality of life through simple adjustments at home that can yield the highest possible impact for their holistic health and wellness,” says Roann Co, APC General Manager of Marketing and Public Relations.

The digital series is part of APC’s Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well campaign, which mirrors the brand’s commitment on addressing social issues related to health and well-being, food resources, and global sustainability. These causes are all part of the Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value, which aims to create and optimize economic and social value across Ajinomoto’s operational activities.

The pilot episode, which shared tips on how to build up fitness during the new normal, featured nutrition coach Jeaneth Aro and celebrity footballer James Younghusband. Younghusband demonstrated exercises that can be easily done at home even with limited space or without equipment. Meanwhile, Aro shared the important role of food and proper supplementation in maintaining good physical condition of the body.

The second episode, which talked about keeping a healthy diet during the pandemic, had lifestyle medicine specialist Dr. Dex Macalintal and APC’s in-house registered nutritionist dietician Deborah Sales. Macalintal explained that diet and food choices impact immunity and that food should be a health investment as it greatly affects one’s overall well-being. Sales also stressed the importance of planning meals guided by Pinggang Pinoy®, an easy-to-understand food guide developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) promoting the consumption of varied food items from Go, Grow, and Glow foods, in the right amount and proportions.

Three other episodes are set to air for the series. The third episode, scheduled on October 2, will feature Dr. Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Scientist II and Chief Science Research Specialist at the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) and APC’s in-house nutritionist Christian Joseph Baluyot to discuss what parents need to know about stunting in children. On October 9, actress Marian Rivera will share how she adjusted her cooking and parenting style while staying at home. Finally on October 16, the series will give tips on how Filipinos can reduce sodium in their diet.

“At Ajinomoto, it has always been our commitment to contribute to the greater wellness of Filipinos, especially during these trying times. By providing the right information, diet, exercises, and tools, we want to show that leading a healthy lifestyle can be attainable despite the limitations of the new normal,” says Co.

Catch the next episodes of the Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well  web series at facebook.com/gmapublicaffairs/. All episodes are also available on the Cookmunity by Ajinomoto Philippines Facebook page at facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH.

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Two Weeks of Online Learning/Schooling

 

Two weeks ago, the online schooling of our son started. 

At first, ako yung nasstress since we are both working and we still don't know how this new normal schooling will happen. Good thing there's a dry run before the first day. Medyo nagka-idea na kami how the online learning will go through.

I made sure also that all the things he needed are on his table na so he don't need to stand pa and look for his things.

I like that his table is spacious. You can read our online class preparation to check this table.

The first day happened in an hour lang. Kung baga orientation muna. Their adviser discussed the schedule and the online class rules. Yes, there are rules too.

My son adjusted so well. It's one of the advantages of techie kids today. They learn to navigate computer applications so fast. By the way, they are using Microsoft Teams and an educational platform Nuadu.

It's an advantage also that they are only 3 in the class, from 19 students when they are in Grade 4. Most of his classmates transferred to public school kasi. So they are only 3 kaya parang tutorial lang nangyayari, which I think made my son adjust well.

Their online class covers the five major subjects only. The school followed Dep Ed's recommendation na 1.5 hours per day lang ang online exposure ng mga bata. So Monday, Wednesday, Friday, they will study Science, Mathematics and English. While on Tuesday and Thursday, it's Filipino and Araling Panlipunan naman. Like what I have said, 1.5 hours lang online discussion in a day kaya nahati yun sa mga subjects nila per day. After the online discussion, they will work on their books or do activities.

At this time, medyo kampante na kami with how his online class is doing. We are monitoring him through the Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera 360° that we purchased. Momshs, I highly recommend it because it is so useful. Parang nandoon ka din while they in their class.

Maganda din na sya lang yung nasa bahay at walang distraction. Hindi din sya nahihiyang magparticipate and makipagcommuincate sa teachers at classmates nya. Hopefully, magtuloy tuloy lang yung ganito. I know it's still early to tell because they still don't have their long examination.

Kapit lang mga Momshs!

How's your kids doing on their online class/school?

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Ways to Unwind During Quarantine

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We're living in crazy times. Seriously, how many other times have we ever experienced a world-changing pandemic? With all the hubbub of the outside world causing inner stress, it's understandable that you might be in serious need of some time to wind down from it all. Here are a few of our favorite tips for restoring calm, sanity, and peace during these unprecedented times:

Journaling

Write out your thoughts! After all, fifty years ago people might be reading it as historical data. Jokes aside, according to the University of Rochester, journaling is a beneficial way to improve your mental health. Simply grab a pen and paper, and start writing it out. You'll be better able to pinpoint your stress areas if you're writing them out each day, and then you can start to create a plan of action to attack those nasty feelings once and for all!

Exercising

The gym might be closed, but that doesn't mean you can't get a sweat on from home! We all know about the benefits of exercise on our minds and bodies, so if you're feeling particularly crummy — maybe it's time to get a move on! UCLA Health put together this awesome article full of easy at-home exercises that will allow you to get a sweat on right from your living room. You don't have to leave quarantine with a six-pack, but just getting in a few minutes of movement each day will do wonders for your mental health!

Escaping

Flights and travel aren't really a thing right now, but you can still escape the current state of the world! Grab a movie and make yourself a laid-back movie night filled with popcorn and soda, or build a fort even. You can also finally get around to reading that book all your friends have been recommending, or break open those watercolors that have been sitting in your craft drawer for months. By allowing yourself to escape into a new hobby or activity, you'll be giving your brain a break for a moment from all the craziness going on in the world. It's like a little mental vacation — and there's no passport required!

Professional Help

If you feel like you've tried all these things and are still feeling stuck, then it's time to consider seeing a mental health practitioner for additional assistance. For example, you could see a therapist Lakewood CO and partake in telehealth visits that begin to address your underlying issues, current day problems, and practical solutions. Seeing a therapist is completely normal, and absolutely worth any time, money, and energy that you're putting into it. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and it's time to treat them the same way!

Quarantine might still be going strong, but you're stronger! We hope that these tips have helped you find a few ways to unwind and relax as the world rages on all around us. Don't forget — you're strong, you're capable, and whatever it is you're handling: you've totally got it. 

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