The Importance of Knowing Yourself

Why is it important to know yourself?

The process of knowing ourselves is the most basic thing that we must continue to do in life. Besides that, knowing ourselves can tell, ohh what we are like.... What are the things we don't like or like, and that's all so that we know what strengths in ourselves can be released when facing problems or when we are vulnerable... In the end we will more easily accept ourselves. Knowing yourself will also make us less jealous of the achievements of others. Because we all know that everyone has different characteristics. We will also understand that everyone will shine in their own place. If we can position ourselves, all of that can make us happier, content with the life we ​​are living right now.

So what will happen if we don't know ourselves? This self will be more vulnerable when faced with problems. The heart will be more volatile and the emotions will be unstable, and so on. Well, these problems can be avoided by knowing yourself.

If there is a point where you start to lose your identity or don't recognize yourself and feel tired of the circumstances around you, it's okay to be silent for a moment. Next, do small things to yourself such as doing hobbies that we think are fun or by eating to get back in the mood again.

Then, the points that can be taken from this writing to get to know yourself more deeply are; Personality in different contexts, Strengths and weaknesses in order to better understand what must be developed and overcome weaknesses in order to avoid unwanted situations, Values ​​adopted, Your body (Must be fair to your body, for example you are too ambitious but neglect your health) Ambition must be appropriate with the condition of the body, and lastly Know your life goals or priorities (because the world is constantly evolving and the process of self-knowledge must be carried out every day, for example by self journaling or writing down everything that is on your mind and then analyzing it)

SELF REWARD

Have you ever felt that productivity has decreased lately? If so, maybe you need self-reward. In line with giving some motivation, giving self reward to yourself will also increase productivity. Imagine when you reward yourself by going on vacation, shopping, playing a game or enjoying your favorite food or snack while watching your favorite series at home. It's definitely a fun activity. Rewarding yourself with things you enjoy is one way to reduce stress. When stress is reduced, mental health can be better. Therefore, by trying to provide self-reward in the form of doing things that you enjoy. Can be a good moment to rest physically and mentally.

 

Self-reward doesn't always have to be done when you've just achieved something big in your life. You can also do it when you have a good day, for example, when you get praise for what you have achieved or when you get a good score on an exam, and so on. In addition, self-reward also does not have to be done lavishly or at a high cost. The most important thing is that self-rewarding can make you happier. When you give appreciation to yourself, it will cause feelings of happiness. This feeling can increase your motivation. Whether it's in matters of work, education or anything else. So that the pressure that is obtained during the activity can turn into a spirit to be able to finish it quickly.  

 

 

Tulungagung, September 17, 2022

 

We (Santriwan & Santriwati) Call Him Our Master

 

Our Master Prof. DR. K.H. Mochammad Zaki, M.M., he is the founder of Islamic boarding school. Jawaahirul Hikmah III which means Pearls of Wisdom or better known as "Pondok JH", was established on May 25, 1995. KH Moch Zaki was born in Tulungagung on May 25, 1950. He lives in the hamlet of Tumpuk, Besuki Tulungagung as a caretaker for a boarding school Jawaahirul Hikmah III, he is the first kyai at the Islamic boarding school Jawaahirul Hikmah III, his father is H. Maksum, his mother is Marhamah, his father is from Kalimantan, namely in Banjarmasin or the congregation calls him "Banjar" and his mother is from Banyumas Pekalongan, Central Java.

Kyai Moch Zaki's wife is named Nyai Hj's mother. Nanik is someone who comes from Tulungagung, which is next to the square which people usually call "Kampung Ndalem" she is the daughter of H. Mujaini Mansyur and Mrs. Hj. Hamma. From his marriage he was blessed with four sons, including: Gus Wahyu Diansyah, Gus Sofyan Zaldi, Gus Daris Syifa Auris, Ning Siska Ardila. 

In the family of kyai Moch Zaki is the figure of Abah (father) who is very concerned about his children and also his students. Every night he does not forget to wake up and do the sunnah prayers. As the administrator of the Islamic Boarding School Foundation, he looks very simple unlike the kiai in general who everywhere always wears a turban attached to his shoulder, but kyai Moch Zaki only looks simple by wearing short-sleeved batik with an ordinary sarong and not infrequently he usually participate in the community service activities carried out by the boarding school students, so simple he usually when new students enter the boarding school will not recognize if he is a kiai and also the owner of the boarding school.

Kiai Moch Zaki and his wife are figures who are very concerned about their students, in equipping their students not only with religious knowledge but also with formal knowledge where he makes the motto of aligning education through education with noble character. He also taught how to do entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship such as teaching how to cultivate gouramy, catfish and freshwater crayfish, while for female students they were taught to sew clothes such as wedding dresses, drum bands and also for fashion show competitions. All this he did so that after leaving the hut the students had their provisions, so that the students received provisions and after leaving the hut they could compete with people outside the hut. 

On April 9, 2016 he died and the management of the Islamic Boarding School was continued by his son Gus H. Sofan Zaldi and assisted by Gus H. Wahyu Diansyah and Gus Daris Syifa Auris until now.

Tulungagung, September 10, 2022