Mounting work demands, energy-draining social dynamics, and a flood of information on gadgets can sometimes put one's mind in endless tension. If allowed to accumulate, it can trigger stress.
So, managing stress is no longer an option, but an obligation in realizing maximum mental and physical well-being. One way to do this is to engage in meaningful activities for yourself.
An inspiring story comes from Anne Patricia Susanto, a Vice President Director of Pan Brothers, a leading garment manufacturing company in Indonesia.
According to him, for a businessman, exercise is not just about maintaining physical health. More than that, this activity is closely correlated with work performance and mindset building.
More than just a hobby and pastime, Anne chose running as a way to train her resilience to survive - just as a company must have resilience to survive.
Anne chose running as a way to train her resilience to survive - just as a company must have resilience to survive.
"My running hobby is more about training the mindset, more about running long distances like marathons. It's not just a physical exercise, but training myself for resilience, endurance, and commitment," he told SUAR at the SUAR media launch event in Jakarta, Thursday night (21/8).
Anne said that running is more than just a stress reliever. It boosts energy and stability, giving you the stamina to cope with long work schedules.
He feels that a fit body can make business decision-making clearer. For example, completing a 42-kilometer marathon requires commitment and a strong mindset.
The process, according to Anne, is in line with her business journey.
"The correlation is endurance training. Just like in manufacturing, we have to be resistant to change. So it's not just about physicality, but also training the mindset. In a fit body, there is a healthy mindset," he added.
"It's not just a physical thing, but also a mindset exercise. In a fit body, there is a healthy mindset," says Anne.
Although she stopped running during the pandemic, Anne has been running regularly since last year. She believes that exercise can be done by anyone as long as there is an intention. "If we really want and have a strong will, everyone can do it," she said.
For Anne, discipline is key. She schedules her workouts every morning, from core training to strengthening. According to her, this routine is in line with the principles of building a business, which requires consistency, patience, and long-term commitment.
Not only that, sports also open up networking opportunities. Many business people find partners or clients through golf, futsal, and gym. Anne herself was active in the running community.
"I used to join a community, there was a WA group. But because the schedule sometimes doesn't suit me, now I run by myself more often," she says.
Strategize in badminton
Besides Anne, the principle of work-life balance is also always held by the Vice President Director of PT Triputra Agro Persada, Budiarto Abadi.
According to Budiarto, filling your spare time with hobbies is the best way to enjoy life, not just about work.
He spends almost every week playing badminton, both with his community and friends at the office.
To SUAR, he admitted that he really likes badminton because it can increase stamina and make the brain work a little by organizing strategies for defense and attack.
"Playing badminton is not just about playing tactics, but there are also many benefits, such as burning calories and strengthening joints," he said when met after the SUAR media launch event in Jakarta, Thursday night (22/8).
In addition, for Budiarto, badminton can also improve mood and improve mental health.
For Budiarto, badminton can also improve mood and improve mental health.
"There are so many benefits that can be obtained from playing badminton, which is obviously physically and mentally healthy," said Budiarto.
Budiarto said he has loved badminton since he was a child and it has been a hobby until he grew up as he is now.
"I really like badminton because it makes me sweat and I always feel healthy after I finish playing," says the man who idolizes Susi Susanti as his favorite athlete.
Susi, in Budiarto's eyes, has a smart and agile way of playing, an attitude that he thinks every entrepreneur should have in running a business."Smart and agile is very important," he said.
Understanding roles in basketball
Junas Miradiarsyah chose basketball as an important activity. For the Director of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL), basketball is not just a sport.
He said, in this game there is a deep philosophy, such as teamwork, complementary roles, discipline, and a healthy spirit of competition. All these values are also applied in his leadership in the IBL.
"In basketball, everyone has a role. Some guard the defense, some score points, some set the tempo. Just like an organization. Not everyone has to be a star, but everyone must understand their role," he said.
Junas says that on weekends, he still plays basketball or even works by monitoring basketball competitions in various cities in Indonesia. But to him, it feels like doing his favorite activity.
"I can map out what can be improved, what the shortcomings are both from the technical and non-technical sectors so that others can enjoy it," Junas said.
He said basketball taught him passion both in terms of his job position and the game.
"The spirit to win is also our spirit to survive at work. So, in my opinion, basketball is not just a sport, but also a value that makes me who I am today," Junas says.
