MANILA, Philippines (via Graphic Plus) – New Year’s resolutions: easy to make, even easier to break. One resolution we hear each year is resolving to live healthier – whether that means finally taking a diet seriously, joining more fun runs, or trying out a new fitness trend.
But if you’re juggling a full-time job, side hustles, social plans, and trying to make drastic changes to your lifestyle, it can quickly become overwhelming to maintain. A more realistic way to start is by making small, practical changes and adopting simple habits that can easily fit into your busy schedule. Here are five ways you can start today:
1. Eat balanced – not perfect
In 2026, it’s time to ditch fad diets and the pressure to eat perfectly three meals a day, seven days a week. Instead, shift your focus to eating well-balanced meals with a good mix of veggies, protein, and fiber. And if life forces you into a fast-food run, don’t stress—just reset at your next meal. Progress beats perfection every time.
2. Move your body, even if it’s just a little each day
Physical activity supports heart health and helps clear your mind to do better at work. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym just to be “active.” If you work long hours, you can focus instead on finding small pockets of time to move, such as taking a morning walk or doing a quick home workout. You can also join a dance or yoga class after work or play a sport you genuinely enjoy, because the movement you like is the one you’ll stick with.
3. Stay hydrated
Hydration is a simple but often forgotten habit when you’re rushing between meetings, client calls, or events. Water helps you stay sharp and energized, so keep a bottle with you and set reminders to drink throughout the day.
4. Make sleep a priority
Skipping sleep might feel like you’re getting more done, but it slows you down. When you prioritize getting more complete hours of sleep or achieving quality rest, you’ll be more prepared to face the workday.
5. Support your health with supplements made for a busy schedule
Some days, our schedules are nonstop, and having a simple supplement to support our health can make a difference. Santé Barley Max is a natural, easy, and affordable option.
Available in capsules or as pure barley powder, Santé Barley Max provides a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that benefit your body. It’s proven to boost energy and stamina, aid digestion, help prevent anemia and fatigue, support kidney function, and much more. Most importantly, it’s fuss-free. Just drink and go – it’s the perfect daily companion for anyone with a packed schedule.
At just PHP 136 for 10 capsules of the 8+2 Promo Pack or PHP 705 for Santé Barley Max NZ Powder 10 Sachets, it’s an affordable and convenient way to keep your health in top shape. And because building healthy habits should feel rewarding—not another task on your to-do list—Santé Barley Max is making it even more exciting this year.
From now until July 31, 2026, every single receipt purchase worth at least PHP 500 of Santé Barley Max and other participating Optimum products now gives you a chance to win big through the Santé Barley Max Grand Raffle Panalo promo, with over PHP 3 million worth of prizes. Monthly winners take home up to PHP 10,000 each, with bigger prizes up for grabs during the grand draw, such as a trip for two to New Zealand, a green Vespa Sprint, and the grand prize: a BYD ATTO 3 electric car.
