In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, our aspirations often lead us to embrace numerous endeavours. Yet, the sheer volume of work can sometimes overwhelm us.
Today, I am sharing Six time-tested Japanese techniques that can help us declutter our lives, allowing us to navigate the path towards success and meaning with greater clarity and purpose.
1. IKIGAI
A purposeful life keeps you focused, motivated and is more fulfilling. Find your IKIGAI or life’s purpose aligned with your core values, passion, skills, dreams and desire to contribute to the world; it will revolutionize your life for good.
2. KAIZEN
Great achievements are not attained overnight. Focus on continuous gradual improvement without compromising on quality, and, over time, it will compound into big change
3. HARA HACHI BU
The food you intake also significantly impacts your mindset. Apply Hara Hachi Bu teachings of eating only till you are 80% full; good food habits are the foundation of a healthy body and mind.
4. SHOSHIN
A Zen Buddhism technique to approach every task as a beginner having buoyant curiosity and an attitude of openness, eagerness and enthusiasm. The principle can be applied to any endeavour, from learning to relationships.
5. KANBAN
Developed by Toyota and often used in industry, it is a powerful visualization technique to schedule tasks and create visual maps of your new, ongoing or upcoming tasks. You can also use templates readily available on the internet to create your optimal schedule.
6. WABI SABI
Don’t get burdened or blocked by notions of perfection and fret over every minute detail; instead, take action. Embrace your mistakes and concentrate on what is important and what is on hand.
These Japanese techniques effectively manage your goals and aspirations, keep you focused on your purpose, help you attain optimum productivity, and propel you to accomplish your dreams.
