empowerment
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Introduction Kakeibo (家計簿) is a Japanese method of budgeting and saving money, pronounced kah-keh-boh. It translates to “household financial ledger” and was popularized in the early 1900s by Hani Motoko, Japan’s first female journalist. More than just a budgeting tool, Kakeibo is a mindful approach to spending that encourages reflection, intention, and awareness of your…
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Introduction It is a Japanese method to prevent energy drops. It origins from Okinawa, a region in Japan known for its population having some of the longest life expectancies in the world. How to apply Don’t stuff yourself with food. The idea is to stop eating, when you’re 80% full, rather than eating until you’re…
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Introduction “Su‑Ha‑Ri” (守破離), often written Shuhari, is a traditional Japanese concept that outlines three stages of learning and mastery. It originated in martial arts and other classical Japanese disciplines, and it’s now widely applied in areas like agile software development, music, crafts, and more. 📘 The Three Stages 1. Shu (守) – Obey/Protect You begin by faithfully following…
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Introduction Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke are the five pillars of the 5S methodology, a Japanese workplace organization system designed to improve efficiency, cleanliness, and standardization. It is widely used in lean manufacturing, offices, and other environments aiming for continuous improvement. Here’s a breakdown of each: 1. Seiri (整理) – Sort Meaning: Remove unnecessary items…
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Productivity isn’t just about working -it’s about resting effectively. Take regular breaks to reset your focus. Get quality sleep to boost creativity and decision-making. Rest is often overlooked in productivity culture, but science consistently shows that it’s not a luxury; it’s a necessity for sustainable high performance. Here are ten science-backed reasons why rest is…
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The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson is an amazing book. I would definitely recommend it.
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Introduction It is a Japanese method that says to focus on small, incremental improvements each day, instead of trying to do everything at once. It is better to them over time, than drastic changes. If you focus on becoming 1% better each day than you were yesterday, you’ll become 37 times better after a period…
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Happiness doesn’t mean that everything’s perfect. It means you’ve decided to look past the imperfections life can bring you. Happiness mostly dependence on you. How you react when opportunities or threats come along. Somebody who wants something, will find possibilities. Someone who doesn’t want something, will find excuses.
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It’s hard to be authentic in a society where money and power take over. But try to care more about becoming the most genuine version of yourself. Don’t worry about surviving, you will. Enjoy the moment. Be you, don’t let other’s opinion limit you.
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Finances are personal, although the industry tells us otherwise. We all think we need to learn more about money, when in reality, it’s often an excuse to execute a task. There are a lot of conversations about making money, but only limited ones on managing money. While it is something that reaches every aspect of…
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