ELITE athlete Mary Joy Tabal underscores the importance of mental health as people stay inside their homes during the Covid-19 crisis.
The running pride of Cebu said mental and physical health come together and both are vital in our life.
“To battle emotional stress especially to us athletes, we have to start thinking of ourselves. Being compassionate and being kind to yourself is one of the keys. Focus on self-care, self-improvement and pouring your energy into something that you love. Have a good habit,” she told SunStar Cebu.
For Tabal, it’s the exercise that keeps her mentally healthy. She couldn’t be happier since she got a treadmill and ran for the first time since March 16, when Cebu City was first put under community quarantine. (RSC)