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In the Superwoman Series, we have discussed that strong women are not only those who have great achievements, but also those who are able to maintain consistency in carrying out their daily responsibilities. Physical, mental, social, and spiritual strength are not built overnight. All of this is born from small habits that are carried out repeatedly.
In the previous series, we discussed how women can be a source of hope for children with cancer through real kindness. This time, the discussion is a little different, but still follows the same thread, namely making Sista into a strong female figure.
One of the interesting figures to use as inspiration Superwoman SeriesThe 128th is Shafira Ika Putri, captain of the Indonesian Women’s National Football Team. Being captain of the national team is not an easy task. A captain is not only required to have technical skills in playing football, but also discipline, leadership, the ability to make decisions, and consistency in training over a long period of time. Shafira’s career journey, which developed from a young age until she was trusted to wear the captain’s attributes, shows that sporting achievements are born from habits carried out every day, not from momentary motivation.
Unfortunately, the biggest challenges often arise not when facing opponents on the field, but when facing yourself. Almost everyone has experienced feeling lazy or what is often called “lazy” in everyday language. Feeling lazy is a normal experience. However, if left to continue, mager can hinder productivity, academic achievement, health, and even career development.
Psychology explains that motivation is not just a matter of will. Habits, environment, clear goals, and the ability to self-regulate have a huge influence on a person’s behavior. In other words, fighting laziness does not mean forcing ourselves excessively, but rather building a system that makes it easier for us to act.
So, what lessons can be learned from a figure like Shafira Ika Putri?
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1. Keep Moving Even When Motivation Is Down
Many people wait for enthusiasm to come before starting work or exercising. In fact, various studies show that action often precedes the emergence of motivation.
An athlete cannot say that he didn’t train today because he wasn’t motivated. The training schedule continues as planned.
This habit is worth emulating. If you feel lazy about studying, start reading one page first. If you are too lazy to clean your room, tidy up one corner first. If you are lazy about exercising, walking for five minutes is a good first step.
Often, once you start moving, it’s easier for your brain to maintain that activity than when you just think about it. Progress doesn’t always come from big steps. Small steps taken consistently are more likely to determine long-term results.
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2. Make discipline a habit, not a punishment
People often think of discipline as something torturous. In fact, for professional athletes, discipline is part of the lifestyle. They have regular sleep hours, training schedules, eating patterns, recovery times, and training targets. All this is done not because it is always fun, but because we understand the goals we want to achieve.
The same principle can be applied in everyday life. For example, by making a realistic study schedule, determining a fixed wake-up time, or limiting the use of social media while working.
Behavioral psychology shows that consistent routines reduce the need to make repeated decisions. As a result, mental energy can be used for more important things rather than constantly negotiating with laziness.
Discipline does not mean living without rest. Discipline means knowing when to work and when to rest.
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3. Don’t be afraid to start small
There is no national athlete who immediately becomes a major player overnight. Every great achievement always begins with basic training that is repeated thousands of times.
Likewise in life. If you want to be good at English, start memorizing some vocabulary every day. If you want to read diligently, start reading a book or e-book 10 minutes a day. If you want to live a healthy life, start eating fruits and vegetables little by little.
This approach is supported by various studies on habit formation. Small changes made repeatedly are easier to maintain than large changes made drastically.
Humans have always been driven to turn stones into bread. In fact, the human body and brain work much more patiently than we would like.
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4. Surround yourself with a supportive environment
A person’s spirit is not only influenced by himself. The environment has a huge influence on behavior. An athlete trains with teammates who have the same goal. A disciplined training culture slowly forms the habits of all team members.
In everyday life, this principle also applies. Making friends with people who study hard will make it easier for us to learn. Joining a sports community will make us more motivated to exercise. Joining a volunteer community will increase social awareness.
On the other hand, if the environment continues to encourage the habit of delaying work, laziness will develop more easily. Choosing an environment does not mean feeling better than other people. It’s just a way of keeping good habits going.
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5. Remember the Big Goal
National team captains don’t train just to win one game. A captain trains to improve his abilities, defend his country, lead his teammates, and provide inspiration to the next generation.
Big goals make a person more able to survive when facing difficulties. In psychology, meaningful goals have been proven to help increase a person’s perseverance and fighting power when facing obstacles.
Therefore, every time you feel lazy, try to remember the reasons why the work needs to be done. Learning is not just about pursuing grades. Exercising doesn’t just help blood circulation. Working is not just earning income. All of that is part of the process of becoming a better person.
When goals become clearer, feelings of laziness usually don’t disappear immediately. However, we have stronger reasons to keep moving even though laziness still exists.
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CLOSURE
Mager is part of the human experience. No one is always excited every day, including professional athletes. What differentiates them is not because they never feel lazy, but because they have habits that prevent laziness from taking control of their lives.
Shafira Ika Putri provides an example that leadership, discipline and consistency are the result of continuous practice. Becoming captain of the Indonesian Women’s National Team is not a gift of luck, but the fruit of hard work that has lasted for years.
As part of the Superwoman Series, the main message of the series is simple. Strong women are not women who are always enthusiastic. Strong women are those who keep going when their spirits are low.
Great achievements are not built by one extraordinary day, but by hundreds of days that seem ordinary, but are lived with discipline. Humans really like turning stones into bread. Unfortunately, building muscles, brains and hearts is not as easy as turning stones into bread. These three things only value consistency.
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