One of the richest men on earth, Elon Musk, once tweeted, “Nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week.” Just like Elon, many people believe that talent is not enough – you have to put in the extra hours, as well as blood, sweat and tears in order to succeed in life.
Do you subscribe to the idea of hustle culture, t-mates? It’s five am, so time to rise and grind! Get ready for work, grab a coffee, check emails, have meetings, and work until the sun sets. Next morning? Repeat.
Weekends are no different. That remote freelance job sounds like a good catch, so let’s apply for it. That side gig is wonderful for extra income, so let’s do it. Yup, many of us are so caught up with the idea of hustling that we think we must make every minute count.
The idea of grinding and sacrificing your time off might seem intriguing, but is it long lasting? Wouldn’t people eventually become exhausted or even worse – become depressed – if they continue to push themselves beyond their limits?
My view is: not necessarily if they can work smarter, not harder.
What I mean is, you can go hustling as much as you want to catch your dream. But, always know when to stop for a while. Rest is productive; it is not a sign of laziness?That’s my definition of working smarter.
Remember the quotes by John Lennon, “The time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time,” t-mates?
I apply that quote to my personal life. Every time I’m done with work, I often take regular breaks to recharge and connect with the people I love.
I know for sure that the time I spent on holiday was not wasted at all. On the contrary, I feel more energized and become more productive when I get back to work after a break.
My simple way to take a break is by having a staycation. Luckily in Jakarta, there are many choices of cool hotels where I can have my me-time! I can go on a staycation in many places, from the type of hotel that is unique, but won’t hurt my wallet such as Kuretakeso Kemang, to the one that is luxurious, complete with amazing amenities such as The Langham.
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Only a few hours away from Jakarta, precisely in Bandung and the surrounding area, I can stay at Instagrammable resorts and enjoy the hot springs! Not to mention visiting its tourist attractions, such as Lembang Park and Zoo, The Great Asia Afrika, Dago Dreampark Lembang, or Floating Market with my family. That will make my vacation unforgettable!
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If I have a week to spend, I frequently explore cities in Java, such as Semarang, Solo, and Jogja. These cities have plenty of attractions, and of course, are loaded with delicious foods. Imagine eating yummy nasi ayam semarang (rice served with shredded chicken) in Semarang, gudeg (unripe jackfruit stew) at Malioboro Street in Jogja or enjoy the famous es dawet Bu Dermi in Solo.
Besides exploring its tourist attractions and culinary delights, of course it’s going to be fun to try staying at nice hotels, such as Padma Hotel Semarang or Alila Solo. Don’t you think so?
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When I have an extra budget, I would go abroad. tiket.com always comes to mind when preparing for my holiday trip because I figure that I can save a lot of money if I buy tickets via tiket.com. Currently on my bucket list is visiting Super Nintendo Word in Osaka! Hopefully, I can come there soon.
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What about you, t-mates? Where do you usually go to take a break? If you haven’t got a plan, let me give you some ideas. How about glamping while enjoying the sunset in Kintamani, Bali? Or going on a sailing trip in Labuan Bajo and trekking at Padar island?
South Korea can also be an option if you are looking for gorgeous palaces, stunning nature, culinary delights, and of course K-pop music shows to K-drama filming locations! tiket.com has prepared a complete guide to South Korea so you can find some inspiration before you travel there!
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Last but not least, there is a surprise for you, t-mates! We have Tiket Travel Sale (TTS), a promo that will make you smile!
Starting from 22 May, there will be a discount of up to 50% + extra discount of 575,000 IDR for all products including flight tickets, hotels, attractions and many more! Get the TTS promo while it lasts!
So, after doing all the side hustle, it won’t hurt to spend some of your hard-earned cash to travel to your dream destinations, watch your favorite band’s concert, stay at unique hotels, or travel abroad. Correct?
Whatever you want to do, remember that work is a big part of your life, but it’s not your whole life! So, it’s always necessary to find happiness outside of your 9-6 job. One of the easiest ways to do that is by traveling. Plan your trip with tiket.com now and get cheap tickets for your vacation, t-mates! ✌️
By the way, don’t miss the next edition of tiket BEKEN that will be released at the end of the month! it will discuss anything related to travel, t-mates! A wonderful read for your weekend!
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