self-imposed task
[self-ɪmˈpoʊzd tæsk]
nounpl: self-imposed tasks
tarefa auto-imposta
1. A duty or assignment that one voluntarily assigns to oneself rather than being required or obligated by others
Writing a novel every year is a self-imposed task that keeps her motivated.
Escrever um romance a cada ano é uma tarefa auto-imposta que a mantém motivada.
2. A personal challenge or responsibility that one chooses to undertake without external pressure
Learning three new languages was a self-imposed task he set for himself during retirement.
Aprender três idiomas novos foi uma tarefa auto-imposta que ele se estabeleceu durante a aposentadoria.
3. An obligation someone creates for themselves, often driven by personal standards or goals
She made volunteering at the shelter a self-imposed task every weekend.
Ela fez do voluntariado no abrigo uma tarefa auto-imposta todos os fins de semana.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, self-imposed tasks are often viewed positively as indicators of self-motivation, discipline, and personal integrity. In professional contexts, demonstrating self-imposed goals is valued as a sign of ambition and reliability. In Brazilian culture, the concept reflects the value placed on individual initiative (iniciativa própria), while in American culture it aligns with the emphasis on self-reliance and the pursuit of personal excellence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to take on a self-imposed task
to shoulder a self-imposed task
a self-imposed task of one's own making
to set oneself a self-imposed task
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