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Wednesday Morning Prayer

PROTIPS - Aug 13, 2021
Purposeful Productivity
by Maloi Malibiran-Salumbides

Are you simply chasing after the wind or are you truly accomplishing something? Ang buhay mo ba ngayon ay katulad ng inilalarawan sa Ecclesiastes 1:14, "I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind." Possible na maging busy sa maraming bagay pero sa bandang huli ay wala rin naman palang nagawa. Napagod pero walang na-accomplish. Nakakarelate ka ba diyan? Para maiwasan ito, let us be purposefully productive.

Magandang araw, ako si Maloi Malibiran-Salumbides, partner mo sa inspiradong buhay at trabaho.

Ano nga ba ang purposeful productivity? Purpose is defined as "the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists." Ang productivity naman ay ang "state or quality of producing or creating something." When our productivity is anchored on our purpose may sense of fulfillment at satisfaction sa ating paggawa. How can we be purposefully productive?

1) Understand that long hours at work don't always lead to productivity. Hindi dahil sa buong araw nagtrabaho ang isang tao ay mas marami na siyang nagawa kaysa doon sa kalahating araw lang nagtrabaho. An efficient and competent person will produce more in less time than someone who is not competent in his job. Maganda ang hamon sa atin ng 2 Timothy 3:17, "that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
Strengthen your competencies so that you can be productive at work.

2) Understand that self-care is necessary to purposeful productivity. Ang paglalaan ng panahon para sa pag-iisip, pagpapahinga at pangangalaga ng kalusugan ay kailangan para manatiling productive. Kung ang mga makina ay mayroong nakaschedule na regular maintenance para hindi masira at mapanatiling tumatakbo, ganoon din tayo. Your energy can be depleted. Our physical and mental health need regular nurturing. Nang sabihin ng Diyos na magtrabaho tayo ng anim na araw at magpahinga sa ikapitong araw, ito ay hindi lamang for religious purposes. Inutusan tayo ng Diyos na magpahinga bilang bahagi ng ating self-care. We become productive when our minds and bodies are well-rested.

3) Understand the chief purpose of man. Ang sabi sa Ecclesiastes 12:13 “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” Sa Westminster Shorter Catechism ganito naman ang sinasabi, "Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.” At the very core of every human being is that longing to be in a relationship with God and to glorify Him. Kaya mapapansin mo, lahat tayo may hinahanap sa buhay, trabaho o relationships natin. When you understand that your chief purpose in life is to give glory to God in everything that you do and you align your decisions and activities to that purpose magkakaroon ng mas malalim na kabuluhan ang araw-araw mong paggawa at pagtatrabaho. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

Be productive with a purpose. When your purpose is clear, you'll get the things that matter done.

BE A BLESSING IN THE WORKPLACE TODAY!