VP 2020-01 LUIS HONTIVEROS DIGITAL

A WORK IN PROGRESS
With the new decade upon us, we’re
certainly in the age of information. All
we need is a few taps of our fingers
and everything right on our palms. But
information without responsibility is a
two-way street.
“A simple tweet or Facebook post could
definitely affect and tip the balance of
someone’s state of mind or well being,” he
sternly says. “We have a responsibility to
utilize these tools appropriately since we
all live in one planet. Let’s make sure m
we make it a place of safety and peace of
mind,” he adds.
What one does to someone else could
easily be done to them or to anyone they
know. Luis has slowly learned to become
unfazed about unwarranted criticisms.
Instead of fighting back, he takes these as
learning experience. When things do get
to him, he refocuses his energy to a more
productive one: exercise.
“One thing that works for me and helps
me achieve a more positive state of
mind is by staying physically healthy. It
compliments my overall mental state. We
all have different ways of coping, but I
think what works more is when we seek
the appropriate support system of our
choosing,” he finally says.
A healthy body, a sound mind, and a
happy soul are things to yearn for. It
doesn’t have to be the new year or a new
decade to know that we need to change
our lifestyles. Importantly, it doesn’t take
much to be kind. To yourself or to others.
TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT
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