Mental Health

Build resilience, reduce stress, and prioritize your peace of mind

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Gen Z Is Drinking Less—But Are They Really a “Sober Generation”?

Young people may be drinking less, but the “sober generation” label doesn't tell the whole story. New data point to a more complicated shift toward moderation and intentional drinking.
Woman taking a mindful break at her desk with healthy food, water and colorful emotions representing different moods

Monday State of Mind: A Midday Menu for Joy, Focus and Quiet Resilience

The Monday blues have followed you past lunch. Instead of fighting them, try a gentler reset: eat well, move a little, reconnect and give your mind somewhere hopeful to go.
Family smiling together while relaxing in bed on a Sunday morning

Happy Sunday: There Is Still a Beautiful Week Ahead

Sunday has long been associated with sun, worship and rest. Today, it can also offer something our mental health needs: a pause, a little connection and a reason to believe the week ahead may hold something good.
A Filipino boy looks over a city and waterway at sunset, illustrating how El Niño affects health, communities, food and livelihoods.

El Niño Philippines 2026: Why Preparedness Must Include Everyone

As the Philippines prepares for a potentially very strong El Niño, Joyful Wellness looks beyond the emergency shopping list and asks what it means to prepare as a nation.
Experiencing fatigue and brain fog while relaxing on a Sunday morning

Beat the Sunday Slump: When Your Brain Feels Foggy and Your Battery Is at 1%

Your brain isn't broken and your Sunday isn't ruined. Here's what may be behind brain fog and fatigue—and how to give yourself a gentler reset.
Midlife women supporting one another through challenges of menopause with self-care

Menopause, With a Little More Kindness

Menopause can make even a good life feel unexpectedly difficult. Here's why self-compassion matters and why women don't have to suffer through symptoms alone.
Professional managing stress from a difficult boss and workplace

Toxic Boss? How to Protect Your Peace and Your Job

A difficult boss can make work feel overwhelming. Here's how to protect your job, create healthier boundaries and keep workplace stress from taking over your life.
Slice of cake, chocolate and ice cream representing the simple joys of dessert

The Sweet Sabotage: How Chocolates, Cakes, and Ice Cream Swindled My Brain—and Why I’m Giving In Anyway

Science gives us good reasons to moderate sugar, but wellness doesn't have to mean giving up life's sweetest pleasures. Sometimes, cake, chocolate and ice cream are simply meant to be enjoyed.
Philippine shopper checking a digital wallet payment on a smartphone during the holiday season

Fintech Fraud Defense: Protecting Your Digital Wallet From Holiday Scams

The Ber months bring Christmas shopping, digital deals and a surge of scam attempts. Here's how to protect your digital wallet, recognize common fraud tactics and know what to do if something goes wrong.
Man practicing a five-minute meditation by a window at twilight

The Ber-Month Wind-Down: A 5-Minute Twilight Meditation

As daylight fades, five quiet minutes can create a gentle transition between the demands of the day and the evening ahead. Try this simple twilight meditation using cyclic sighing.
A Better You

Your Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

A Better You is your personal roadmap to better health and lasting joy. Filled with expert insights, interactive assessments, and space to reflect and track your progress, it’s designed to guide you through every step of your wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking to build healthier habits, cultivate mindfulness, or simply document your progress, this journal empowers you to embrace vitality, longevity, and joy—one page at a time.