On 28 October 2025, a unique wellness-initiative unfolded at SuperPark Philippines McKinley (2F, The Piazza, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Upper McKinley Hill, Taguig) when TELUS Digital Philippines, in partnership with Mind You Mental Health Systems, Inc., invited members and guests to “Mind Gym — Boost Focus, Beat Stress, Have Fun!”. Registration began at 10:30 AM.
A Fresh Approach to Mental-Wellness
Instead of a typical talk-and-sit-down seminar, this event embraced movement, interactivity and play as vehicles for mental-fitness. According to coverage, the session showcased how active involvement can help relieve stress, sharpen focus and support overall mental wellbeing. orangemagazine.ph+2facebook.com+2
This ties in with Mind You’s broader mission to support workplaces in nurturing their people’s mental health through accessible programmes and data-driven support systems. Mind You – Mental Health Systems+1 Meanwhile, TELUS Digital Philippines is building on a legacy of employee-wellness efforts, emphasising that mental health isn’t a fringe benefit but central to performance, engagement and wellbeing. orangemagazine.ph+1
What Happened at the Event
Participants arrived from 10:30 AM and were registered for the interactive session inside the SuperPark facility. Inside a space typically used for fun and activity, organisers turned things around: rather than only talk, attendees engaged in guided movement tasks, mindfulness-style exercises and fun group interaction formats designed to boost focus and relieve stress.
One key takeaway: movement + play = viable strategy for mental-fitness. A representative of TELUS said the event “demonstrated how movement and play can help manage stress, enhance focus, and support overall mental fitness.” facebook.com+1
Why It Matters
- For students, interns, and young professionals like you (especially as you step into your internship at organisations such as ABS‑CBN Corporation, GMA Network, Inc. or Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism) — mental-fitness and resilience are increasingly important. Working in media/journalism is high-pressure; events like this underline the value of proactive wellbeing.
- For organisations, the event is a signal: wellness isn’t just about counselling or quiet rooms — it can be experiential, energetic and inclusive.
- For the broader Filipino workforce, the fact that companies are stepping up with innovative wellness formats is heartening. Mind You’s research shows many Filipino employees face high fatigue/stress levels. Mind You – Mental Health Systems+1
What You Could Take Away
- Consider the “mind gym” concept: treating focus, stress-relief and cognitive resilience like muscles that you can strengthen with practice, not just rest.
- Explore incorporating small movement or playful breaks into your day — even 5-10 minutes of interactive or fun movement can help mental clarity.
- When you begin your internship, look out for whether organisations provide active wellness experiences (not just passive ones). This might set them apart.
- Reflect on which part of “play” you personally find effective — is it movement, challenge, timer-driven tasks, group interaction? And how might you embed that into your routine?
Final Thoughts
“Mind Gym — Boost Focus, Beat Stress, Have Fun!” wasn’t just symbolic — it applied a simple but powerful idea: that mental wellbeing can be shaped, trained and enriched through playful and active experiences. Bebi, as you gear up for your internship journey, this is a timely reminder: your brain and mind deserve the same kind of training, rest and conscious care as your body.
