05 February 2024

Go Home on Time (Tenggo)

"Pulang tenggo" is a term used to refer to leaving the office on time. Although it may seem trivial, this habit actually has many benefits.

Benefits of Pulang Tenggo :

1. Building a Healthy Work Environment and Life Balance
   By working during regular office hours, it's a good idea to manage the amount of time you actually spend at the workplace. To achieve a good work-life balance, it's essential to have time for self-care, which means opportunities to step away from work. Moments for "me time" during breaks and relaxation after a week of work can be the best gift for yourself.
    
2. Becoming More Creative with Time
   Working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. requires you to be creative in managing your time. It becomes a challenge to prioritize tasks better and train yourself to focus on what truly matters. Pulang tenggo significantly enhances efficiency compared to working from home or without a fixed routine. It helps you find more productive ways of working and encourages a smarter work mindset rather than a harder work mindset.
    
3. Becoming Disciplined
   Arriving and leaving work on time after completing tasks makes you a disciplined person. Pulang tenggo requires you to carry out all your tasks effectively and efficiently. Being disciplined not only has a positive impact on your ability to get work done but also benefits your daily life.
    
4. Improving Work Quality
   If you regularly pulang tenggo, it means you can do other things like exercising, spending time with loved ones, sleeping, relaxing, and engaging in other activities. As long as you have a good way to manage work-related stress, all of these will improve your work quality.
    
5. Becoming a Better Person
   Take time to do something outside the office when you pulang tenggo, and chances are you will grow as a better person. Making time for yourself helps you do your work better, but the real reason is that it allows you to live life from multiple perspectives.

Reviewed by : dr. Widi Angga Kusuma, M.K.K.

Source : Doktersehat Health Article

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