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  Manila, Philippines  – Being in a global health crisis for more than two years has unraveled the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional work setup. In a bid to curb the negative effects of the “new normal”,  Avon Philippines  updated employee health benefits to include a pilot program for mental health—and the company is now reaping the benefits. In 2021, the number one relationship selling company in the Philippines introduced the  Mindnation  program to Avon associates. The program allows staff to book sessions with a professional psychologist, and attend webinars and programs that address mental health concerns. After almost a year, these programs have gained high well-being scores in their recent internal survey from employees who have taken part in the program. “Avon takes a genuine interest in their employees’ well-being,” according to one of the feedback. Avon Philippines has seen improvement in their attrition rate compared to the past ye...

  People tend to remember negative words more than their positive counterparts. From a psychological standpoint , this is referred to as the negative bias – where people  gravitate towards negative information even if something positive is equally or more present. Eventually,  these words evolve into internal voices that induce doubt, anxiety, panic, and other unpleasant emotions that keep a person from living her most authentic self. While having negative thoughts circling the mind is natural, it also tends to erode one’s own self-esteem, eventually affecting one’s ability to function properly. Acknowledging them when they surface is an ideal first step towards shutting them down. In celebration of International Women’s Day, here’s a list of the most common intrusive thoughts that most women deal with: 1.       I don’t fit here! Growing up has people searching for the best social circle to fit in, but sometimes there are children who seem to have...

  On a hunt for something eggs-traordinary to do this Easter? Have your family hop with excitement and treat them to The Great Outdoors Big Easter Bash slated on Sunday April 17 at the Blue Bay Walk Garden in Pasay City. Organized by quant shopping retail strip Blue Bay Walk, the event is packed with eggs-citing activities for kids and parents, which will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be an Easter Bunny Photo Wall, Easter Egg Arts & Crafts, Easter Egg Hunt, Pet Show, and Easter Story Time. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Interested? Register at the official Facebook page of Blue Bay Walk at  www.facebook.com/BlueBayWalkOfficial .