Shake off the stress: four hacks to lift up your mood on busy days

There are days when everything at school or work goes as planned, and then there are days when the stress keeps you from being productive. These are the times many dread the most because it disrupts one from being in the zone.

To help you get through these days, try out these simple hacks that can help lift your mood up even on your busiest day.

Call a friend

Sometimes, a friend’s listening ear and empathic voice are the balms you need to get through your day. Lean on your support group and don’t hesitate to ask for help.

Watch cute animal videos

Have you ever watched videos of tiny animals being all cute and silly on your feed? These videos might just melt your heart and make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Turns out, studies prove that watching these videos helps reduce anxiety levels by up to 50%!

Schedule something fun after work hours

Try this no-fail hack on your worst work days. Rally your friends and have an after-work karaoke sesh, game night, dinner, or gig night. Having something to look forward to after the day’s battles can really help manage your stress.

Have a snack break

Snack breaks are the perfect excuse to escape your desk, huddle with your teammates, and vent your stress away. You also get to recharge with delicious snacks, and who doesn’t like that?

Speaking of snacks that help you recharge, have you tasted Kropek ni Mang Juan in Spicy Fried Pusit flavor? It offers a “kakaibang” snacking experience with its light and “crispy sarap” texture, and a “saktong anghang at alat” flavor of fried squid. It’s a one-of-a-kind snack that can satisfy your tastebuds.

Try it on your next snack break! Get Kropek ni Mang Juan in Spicy Fried Pusit flavor from a convenience store near your office and share it with your colleagues. You may just discover your new go-to recharge work snack!

Don’t let a bad mood ruin a work day. Next time you find yourself needing something to lighten up the vibe and help you refocus, try one (or all) of these mood-lifting hacks!

#PushLangWithMangJuan! Learn more about Mang Juan’s light and lutong-sarap good vibes snacks on its Facebook and TikTok pages.

Mang Juan is a snack brand from Universal Robina Corporation (URC), maker of well-loved Pinoy snack and beverage products such as C2 Cool and Clean, Great Taste Coffee, Jack ‘n Jill Piattos, Magic Crackers, Maxx, Cloud 9, and many others. To learn more about URC, visit its website (www.urc.com.ph), Facebook page (@URCPhilippines) and TikTok account (@URCPhilippines).

Enjoy snack breaks with the yummy Kropek ni Mang Juan Spicy Fried Pusit flavor

Kropek ni Mang Juan Spicy Fried Pusit offers a unique snacking experience with its “crispy sarap” texture and “saktong anghang at alat” fried squid flavor

Doc Roca, rising social media doctor and her journey to a holistic transformation

Social media has opened opportunities to influence and entertain people. But for others, they have been using social media platforms to educate people on certain topics. For Dr. Rocanisah Guro also known as Doc Roca, she uses social media to share her advocacy on aesthetic medicine.

At an early age, Doc Roca wanted to be a doctor. After finishing her medical degree as a General Physician, she practiced her profession in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While working as a doctor, it was painful for her to see people coming to her sick or dying and earn from it.

Looking back, Doc Roca realized how challenging that situation was for her, feeling disheartened. That was the turning point of her career. She realized she needed a change in her career path. She left abroad, went back to the Philippines, studied, and trained in aesthetic medicine.

Under the meticulous tutelage of Dr. Sarah Barba Cabodil of Philippine Anti-Aging Medicine and Clinical Aesthetics (PAMCAS), Dr. Roca honed her skills in aesthetic medicine. In 2022, she opened her clinic. There, she found her true mission and calling.

Named RC Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic, Dr. Roca wants to establish her name in the aesthetic field. The proud CEO of RC Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic shares her commitment extends beyond clinical excellence to fostering holistic well-being. She also discovers that being part of the physical transformation of her patients makes her heart full.

The existence of digital media helps Doc Roca fulfill her mission. Doc Roca and her method of educating people, especially on social media, is approachable, funny, and witty. "I embrace the digital age as a social media influencer, leveraging these platforms to share insights, inspire confidence, and celebrate the harmonious blend of science and art in aesthetic practice", says Doc Roca.

She finds sharing her knowledge on social media as an act of charity. That is why she keeps posting relatable content regarding aesthetic medicine in a witty manner so people can connect to her. She captures the hearts of the people online.

RC Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic believes beauty builds confidence and it should start from within. Doc Roca has been enthusiastic about creating social media content on how to restore your beauty and gain your confidence back through these flagship services – Rejuran, Bio-Microneedling, and Face Nade.

Rejuran is a concentrated injectable polynucleotide (PN) extract from Wild Salmon DNA that is effective in skin rejuvenation. It helps restore skin health by improving skin’s elasticity and repairing skin damage caused by frequent UV exposure or various chemicals as it allows the skin tissue to heal and return to normal.

For individuals with acne scars and those who want to defy aging, Rejuran is your go-to treatment. This non-surgical treatment restores skin’s health and beauty by removing the deep wrinkles on the face, cheek lines, wrinkles around the eyes and lips as well as other areas besides the face that also need improved elasticity.

It also treats dehydrated skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, and dull skin. It eliminates freckles, blemishes, and dark spots. It minimizes acne scars. It tightens pores for a smoother, clearer face. This treatment will help you achieve younger-looking skin and attain that Korean glass skin you ought to have.

Biomicroneedling is a treatment that stimulates the body’s scar-healing response and increases cell renewal. The creation of collagen and elastin is initiated as your skin heals, giving you an almost instant plumping effect. This treatment is best for any type and many skin problems such as acne, scarring, dark spots, sun exposure, fine lines, and wrinkles. It can also treat stretch marks on the body.

Biomicroneedling can also treat multiple skin issues simultaneously. In just five minutes, three (3) million natural microneedles are delivered into the skin’s epidermis and dermis.

This treatment is half the cost of laser resurfacing. Safe and effective, this treatment is suitable for every skin color and type. It nourishes every layer of the skin. It does not need anesthetic. It does not cause bleeding or skin breakage. Moreover, it does not require the use of machines or metal needles. Those who have acne problems, experiencing hyperpigmentation and scarring as well as those who have aging skin can avail themselves of this wonderful treatment.

For individuals who want to achieve a slimmer, Barbie-like face, this treatment is perfect for you. Face Nade is an advanced facial contouring system from Spain. This professional, advanced face contouring mesotherapy treatment has clinically studied active ingredients that help break down facial fat, inhibit new fat growth, and strengthen skin structure to achieve smoother facial definition.

Its dual action promotes waste elimination while strengthening and firming the skin structure, effectively reshaping the facial contour. This treatment also enhances facial harmony and balance and redefines facial contour.

Check these aforementioned services and more at RC Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic located at 12 Bulusan Street, Brgy. Mauway, Mandaluyong City. For more information, please visit and follow their social media pages: Facebook: RC Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic; Instagram: @rcestheticandwellness; and Tiktok: @docroca.

SB19’s PABLO opens 2024 with genre-blurring single “DETERMINADO”

 

Blending hip-hop with rock music influences, the prolific songwriter/producer teams up with his brother Josue on this astounding new jam

SB19’s PABLO is back with another bop!

The Filipino singer-songwriter/producer blurs the line between hip-hop and rock on the new single “DETERMINADO,” his first offering this year under Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by his brother Josue, the genre-averse track pushes experimentation as far as it can go while retaining the La Luna act’s distinct qualities as an artist who is comfortable in his own identity and sonic direction.

Speaking highly of his favorite collaborator, PABLO praised Josue for infusing game-changing ideas during the incubation period of the track and allowing him to shine with a solid production style that doesn’t necessarily have to confine to trends.

“We're a team, we always work hand in hand, always learning from each other, and drawing inspiration back and forth,” said the multi-talented soloist. “We grew up in the same environment so we just vibe and connect easily.”

Integrating dense instrumentation with gloomy synths and booming, confrontational beats, “DETERMINADO” not only impresses listeners with its scale and ambition but also reveals a different side of the SB19 vocalist and main rapper: someone who finds moments of vulnerability and strength in the face of chaos. In the words of PABLO himself, “It’s a realization when we find the courage to actually do what we want, and what kind of artist we aspire to be. We are confronting our fears and roadblocks, but still moving forward.”

Determined to jumpstart a new phase in his career, PABLO is more confident in his undertaking as a musician, going to a sonic space that remains untouched even by his contemporaries and peers.

He adds, “Our music is not just the output; it’s a collective of all the micro-things that happen behind the scenes and all throughout the process. We are more assertive now. Also, this song marks a departure from our previous releases; it's a blend of hip-hop and rock genres.”

Aside from “DETERMINADO,” PABLO is also gearing up for a more exciting 2024. He’s looking into dropping more solo releases apart from his work with SB19, and possibly a debut album to be released soon.

As the prolific artist puts it, “Again, going back to the song title, we are indeed on this journey. I have so many things planned to do in 2024, and definitely one of those is to release my own album.”

PABLO’s “DETERMINADO” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.