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07/11/2023

07/11/2023

Top 5 Japanese Techniques to Overcome Laziness:
1. Ikigai

Discover your purpose in life.

Determine the reason you wake up each morning.

Choose something that aligns with your strengths, passions, and the needs of the world.

This is what gives life meaning.

2. Kaizen

Focus on small improvements every day.

You don’t have to do everything at once, just aim to progress little by little.

3. Pomodoro Technique

Work for 25 minutes, take a break for 5, then repeat.

This helps you stay focused and avoid burnout.
It’s a game-changer for productivity!

4. Hara Hachi Bu

Don’t stuff yourself!

Eat until you’re 80% full and you’ll feel more energized throughout the day.

Plus, you won’t have to unbutton your pants after lunch.

5. Shoshin

Approach tasks with a beginner’s mindset. Don’t worry about being perfect or having all the answers.

Just be open to learning and trying new things.

Here’s the best part —
You don’t need to learn ALL these techniques at once.

Just focus on getting a tiny bit better every day (Kaizen)

While staying positive in your journey. (Shoshin)

06/09/2023

6 LAWS TO WIN IN LIFE

1.Stop telling people your plans

When you over share, you hurt your own progress. Keep things private and win.

2.Know when to say no

Strong people put their own well being before pleasing others. Practice saying no more often.

3. Make a decision, and commit to it

Too many people lack discipline and go back to their toxic patterns. Make a decision to change, and stick to it.

4. There is power in numbers

Nobody has made it in life all by themselves. You need a team that uplifts and supports you. Stop being a lone wolf.

5. Starve your distractions, feed your focus

Focus on your goals instead of
cheap dopamine. You will achieve anything you ever wanted.

6. Always provide value to others

There is only one secret to success: making other people's lives easier. In business and relationships, providing value will keep you their first priority.

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Inspiring Contents

06/07/2023

Words from my book One Still Whisper 💜

06/04/2023

Always choose to heal, not to hurt. To forgive, not to be resentful. To keep trying, not to quit. To love, and not to hate because at the end of this life, what truly matters is not what we bought but what we built. Not what we got, but what we shared. Not our popularity, but our character. Not our success, but our significance. Live a life full of .

06/02/2023

06/02/2023

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 – 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟.

1. Don’t delay

Thinking about running that marathon? Register today. Eager to pursue that degree? Start preparing your application.

The first step to doing anything worthwhile is beginning. And while it can be quite challenging to make that initial leap, you won't get anywhere without kicking off the process.

2. Prioritize what matters to you – not others

You’ll never feel fulfilled if you live trying to meet someone else’s expectations. Instead, channel your effort and energy toward what matters to you.

That may be your family, travel, or reading a good book regularly. Only you can determine what’s most important to your happiness and sense of purpose in life.

Spend time around people encouraging positive self-talk and making you feel good about yourself.

3. Don’t sweat the small stuff

Unexpected events will undoubtedly arise as you go through life. You’ll make errors and embarrass yourself. That’s okay. Learn from your mistakes and setbacks, and be grateful for your progress.

4. Accept help from others

Your pride can hold you back from accepting praise and evolving. Try to work against this and accept help rather than denying it.

There’s no need to travel the road to find your best self alone. BetterUp coaches are here to help keep you accountable and provide the perspective you need to carry on when the going gets tough.

5. Take a break from social media

Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and even Linkedin are deeply embedded in our lives. But even as social media keeps us connected and informed, it can lead to comparison and self-doubt.

If scrolling your feeds leaves you feeling down, and not uplifted, try to establish boundaries. And if you feel inadequate as you browse social media, remember people tend to post their highlights, not low moments.

6. Celebrate small victories

The little things matter.

Celebrating even small wins will motivate you to keep going until you reach your final goal. If you’re focusing on one big goal, try splitting it into steps so that you’re seeing progress. Don’t forget to reward yourself as you hit benchmarks and milestones!

7. Exercise daily

Exercise brings a wealth of positive effects to your everyday life:

According to a study from 2017, exercise creates better blood flow to the hippocampus region of your brain, a region crucial for your memory. This translates into better working memory and focus. You’ll be more productive and efficient.

• Physical activity also clears your mind and delivers oxygen to your tissues that helps your organs work more efficiently, giving you more physical energy.
• And, of course, exercise makes a big difference to your long-term health, helping prevent chronic health conditions such as type diabetes and high blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. Your best self is a healthy self.

8. Speak up for yourself

Your opinion is important. Stand up and speak up. It may be nerve-wracking, but the more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel.

9. Embrace failure

In order to experience growth,

you’ll need to get out of your comfort zone.

Without risks, you’ll never develop new skills, discover new interests and passions, or experience personal growth.

Failure can be the best teacher if you take the time to reflect and do the work to learn from it.

10. Stop looking for short-cuts

These don’t exist when it comes to self-improvement. It takes patience and hard work, Period.

3 extra tips to be the best version of yourself

As you strive toward authenticity and being the best possible version of yourself, it’s wise to remember the following:

1. Your values

Whether it’s family, trust, loyalty, hard work, or kindness, what you value is at the core of what defines you. Your personal values define how you view the world and others in it.

2. Your strengths

Everyone has hard and soft skills and can accomplish a ton. Focus on developing your strengths – these will help you overcome hurdles.

3. The importance of self-compassion

You may feel like traveling in a completely different direction than others, especially if you’re not where you want to be. Take a moment to appreciate what your mind and body do for you. You’ll get there.

05/21/2023

10 RULES OF LIFE THAT REALLY MATTER

Here are 10 rules of life that really matter:

Be true to yourself: Always stay true to yourself and never compromise your values or beliefs for anyone.

Pursue your passion: Follow your heart and pursue what you are truly passionate about in life. This will bring you long-term happiness and fulfillment.

Treat others with respect: Treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect, regardless of their background or status.

Stay positive: Keep a positive attitude and outlook on life, even during difficult times. This will help you stay motivated and overcome challenges.

Practice gratitude: Focus on the good in your life and be grateful for what you have. This will help you maintain perspective and appreciate the little things in life.

Take care of your health: Prioritize your physical and mental health by eating well, exercising regularly, and taking time to rest and recharge.

Learn from mistakes: Embrace failure as an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than as a setback.

Set goals: Define clear, achievable goals and work towards them consistently. This will give you a sense of purpose and direction in life.

Seek knowledge: Continuously learn and expand your knowledge and skills, whether through formal education or personal development.

Give back: Use your time, resources, and talents to make a positive impact on the world and help others in need.

05/12/2023

42 lessons life taught me - Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old.

This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 42 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it..

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.

9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

11. Its OK to let your children see you cry.

12. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

13. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it...

14 Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

15. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

16. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

17. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

18. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

19. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

20. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

21. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

22. The most important s*x organ is the brain.

23. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

24. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

25. Always choose life.

26. Forgive but don’t forget.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does..

31. Believe in miracles.

32. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

33. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

34. Your children get only one childhood.

35. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

36. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

37. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

38. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need.

39. The best is yet to come...

40. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

41. Yield.

42. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."