{"id":8091,"date":"2022-10-28T15:18:47","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T07:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8091"},"modified":"2022-10-28T15:18:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T07:18:48","slug":"cultivating-well-being-in-todays-evolving-digital-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/cultivating-well-being-in-todays-evolving-digital-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultivating well-being in today\u2019s evolving digital world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As Filipinos navigate today\u2019s evolving digital world and adjust to life-changing disruptions brought by the pandemic, Manulife shared key lessons on how to cope with changes and cultivate one\u2019s overall well-being at this year\u2019s DigiCon Valley 2022, the largest gathering of the digital marketing and advertising industry in the country organized by the Internet & Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP). <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headlining Manulife\u2019s segment were Melissa Henson, Chief\nMarketing Officer of Manulife Philippines and Hidilyn Diaz, Olympic Gold\nMedalist and one of Manulife\u2019s brand ambassadors, while actor and stand-up\ncomedian Victor Anastacio served as the host. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the DigiCon\u2019s special segment, Henson and Diaz shared\ntheir insights and personal takeaways based on Manulife\u2019s recently released\nstudy, \u201cThe Modern Filipino Family: Exploring Family\nDynamics in the new normal<\/strong><\/a>.\u201d The study aimed to understand how Filipino families adapted to the\nnew normal, as hyper-digitalization has impacted relationships, and has been\ndeeply imbued in everyday decisions at home and in family life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make\ntime for self-care and mental wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victor Anastacio started the discussion on the challenges\nFilipinos faced at the height of the pandemic. \u201cSobrang daming challenges ang kinaharap natin noong nagsimula ang\npandemic<\/em> \u2013 physical, emotional and financial challenges. Lahat ito nakaapekto sa ating pamilya, dahil\nsa maraming hindi pagkakaintindihan<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These challenges still impact majority of Filipinos\ntoday. While people across generations have said that their well-being has improved\ncompared to during the peak of the pandemic, Generation Zs expressed that they\nare still grappling with negative pandemic effects. Henson shared: \u201cOur study\nfound that 65% of Gen Zs are dealing with digital fatigue, prompting them to\nseek more offline interactions with friends and family. They also shared that\nthey are sleep-deprived, developed unhealthy eating habits and have increased\noccurrence of stress, fatigue, and depression. These younger Filipinos may need\nfurther guidance on reacquainting themselves in the real world as they have\nspent most of their time online in the past two years.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger Filipinos may also look to Generation X and\nmillennials for inspiration and ideas on how to deal with stressors. \u201cGens X\nand Y have learned to focus on self-care, mental well-being, and personal\ndevelopment, which helped empower them despite the many changes they\u2019ve had to\nweather,\u201d Henson added.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diaz agreed and emphasized that caring for one\u2019s mental\nhealth has a tangible impact on one\u2019s physical well-being too. \u201cWhen I started\ntraining for the Tokyo Olympics, I needed to condition my mind that I could win\nat hindi ako nag-iisa sa pag-abot ng\npangarap na ito. Naging malaking part ng aking<\/em> preparations ang mental\ntraining at eventually, ang \u2018\u201dma-<\/em>manifest\u201d\nko na makakuha<\/em> ng<\/em> gold medal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn\nto seek help when needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Manulife\u2019s study, more Filipinos have also\nexplored various financial products during the pandemic. In the past 12 months,\namong those surveyed, 25% of Generation X and 33% of Millennials bought\ninsurance products online, while 41% of Generation Z expressed a desire to\npurchase insurance in the next 12 months. To guide them in their financial\njourney and make more informed decisions, Henson emphasized the importance of\nseeking expert advice to help sift through the overwhelming wealth of information\navailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSeeing how more Filipinos are exploring various\nfinancial channels to diversify their portfolios is a good sign that they are\nactively seeking ways to grow their wealth. However, we will need to double\ndown our efforts to provide them expert financial guidance, so they\u2019ll also\nunderstand how to balance risk and reward,\u201d Henson said. \u201cSeeking advice from a\nfinancial advisor is one way to help Filipinos get a clearer picture of their\nfinancial goals and find ways to achieve them while being conscious of their\nrisk appetites to yield better returns.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To achieve the historic Olympic gold medal, Diaz also\nunderscored the importance of asking for help, by having people around you whom\nyou can rely on for support. \u201cThere is a team behind my success. Hindi ko kakayanin ito ng mag-isa<\/em>. I needed\nthe support of Team HD, Manulife, at ng\naking mga kababayan.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life\nhas no guarantees, but we can get ahead of uncertainty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pandemic showed how fast things can change, and\nFilipinos must be ready to keep up with the pace as it can accelerate further.\nSuch mindset and attitude transcend to Filipinos\u2019 heightened desire for\nprotection and security. \u201cThe interest in insurance products and life\nprotection increased during the pandemic because Filipinos became hyper aware\nof the physical and financial impact of falling ill, and the broader impact of\nother financial challenges. However, this has been a reactive stance. The power\nof insurance and financial planning is that it helps us prepare for the\nunexpected before it happens, so we continue to encourage and empower Filipinos\nto embrace the value of planning ahead and being financially prepared,\u201d said\nHenson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help Filipinos better prepare for uncertainty,\nManulife launched a series of flexible and highly customizable financial\nsolutions that can be tailor-fit depending on needs and budget — HealthFlex<\/strong><\/a>, which provides protection coverage for critical\nillnesses, including heart disease, cancer, and stroke; and FutureBoost<\/strong><\/a>, which gives additional rewards on top of\ninsurance protection coverage so Filipinos can grow their wealth\nsimultaneously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As change is inevitable and developments can be beyond\nour control, Henson noted that it helps to live by an attitude of lifelong\nlearning. \u201cWe are all learning creatures. We always find ways to retool\nourselves to better cope with the changes in our environment, which is crucial\nto making us more resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diaz added that just as essential is acquiring knowledge\non how to plan ahead. \u201cHaving a strong foundation sa kung paano mag-plano para ma-<\/em>achieve ang financial goals ay<\/em> crucial para sa kinabukasan natin. Mahalaga na<\/em> maging mas<\/em> aware ka sa mga <\/em>financial\noptions available as early as possible para\nmas maintindihan ang mga kailangang gawin<\/em> to achieve your goals. Once you\ndecide to grow your investments, you\u2019ll be more consistent with your decisions\nto make every day better.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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