Sustainability

<p>Without a doubt, the coronavirus has significantly impacted our lives in a myriad of ways.</p> <p>We isolated ourselves at home, learned how to social distance safely, and oriented ourselves to the ensuing “new normal.” Similarly, the pandemic has made many of us realize that proper hygiene and good sanitation are paramount if we want to mitigate the spread of the virus.</p> <p>A year after news of the pandemic first broke, however, a lot of us have adapted to a new lifestyle wherein we have learned how it is to live with a pandemic.</p> <p>Today, face masks have become relatively commonplace that anyone spotted without them would look more out of place than individuals who wear them. Similarly, alcohol sprays and anti-bacterial wipes have become ubiquitous personal hygiene items almost everyone seemingly possesses.</p> <p>From that standpoint alone, we are already living in a different world where most of us have learned to adapt to a world riddled with a virus, but are these enough?</p> <p>More importantly, will these practices ensure you stay physically and mentally healthy? While staying indoors and practicing social distancing are still the best ways to avoid contracting the virus, you need to ask yourself whether your lifestyle in isolation is “healthy”.</p> <p>As many of us are driven indoors, our need for physical activities is drastically reduced, paving the way for a more sedentary lifestyle. With this rather unprecedented lifestyle shift, there is a potential for the normalization of prolonged periods of watching television, lying in bed, and any other stationary activities.</p> <p>All of these can lead to physical inertia, and while it is not as dangerous as the virus, it is just as unhealthy if left unchecked for long. That said, we must stay proactive about our health—both physical and mental—while we isolate ourselves in our homes.</p> <p>Understandably, maintaining a healthy lifestyle may be a little challenging given how limited our options are. Still, with a bit of creativity, we can maintain an active and healthy lifestyle—even in the era of social-distancing. The pandemic has undoubtedly impacted our day-to-day routine, which may negatively influence our health.</p> <p>To address this, we need to think of ways to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while limiting our exposure to the virus. You can do this safely within the confines of your own home—especially when you move into a new condo or <b>house and lot in Quezon City</b> soon.</p> <p><b><big>Tips on how to stay healthy during the pandemic</big></b></p> <p>In any case, below is a list of tips to stay healthy even in isolation.</p> <p>1) Stay active</p> <p>Some gyms have already opened, but if you are a little wary about sharing fitness equipment with people you do not know, you can always choose to do your workouts at home.</p> <p>Some exercises do not require any gym equipment, such as jumping jacks, sit-ups, and push-ups—all of which are great exercises to stay fit. Alternatively, if you want to get a dose of nature, you may want to jog or go on a brisk walk in uncrowded areas outdoors.</p>

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