As the new year unfolds, the tradition of crafting resolutions sweeps through the majority. However, amidst the excitement of goal-setting, many find their resolutions lingering as mere aspirations, particularly when it comes to productivity objectives.
How, then, can the new year catalyze to reignite productivity that may have waned in the preceding year?
Dr. T. Novi Poespita Candra, a lecturer and psychologist from the Faculty of Psychology at UGM, imparts three strategic steps to elevate productivity at the start of the year.
Firstly, initiate the journey by establishing clear goals that align with your aspirations and are rooted in an appreciation for past achievements.
“So, chart out the goals you aspire to accomplish this year,” Dr. Candra said on Wednesday (Jan. 17).
Secondly, contemplate the impact you wish to imprint on your life. Furthermore, ponder upon the broader reach of this impact–whether it is solely for personal betterment or family or extending to the broader societal spectrum.
“Consider who will feel the impact, be it yourself, your family, or the larger society,” she articulated.
Thirdly, embrace the philosophy of kaizen, where incremental changes, no matter how modest, can unfold into transformative shifts when consistently practiced. Dr. Candra expounded on the power of small, daily changes that, over time, accumulate into substantial transformations.
“Start with something as simple as adopting a more relaxed demeanor today, cultivating the habit of going to bed and waking up earlier, or committing to produce a paragraph of writing every day,” she elucidated.
Author: Ika
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