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Hi and Welcome,

We began living in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2018. I’m a Japanese-Canadian, having migrated from Canada in 2011. This blog started from my passion for self-improvement, which is deeply rooted in the Japanese concept of “Kaizen.” The word “Kaizen” is widely used in Japan, where I was born and raised. My husband affectionately calls me a “bookworm” because I always read. Every Sunday, I post about whatever projects or thoughts I’m currently focused on.

There are two contributors to this blog. My husband will post a blog every other day, sharing his journey. Just before turning 35, he suffered a severe stroke that left him mostly paralyzed. After intense rehabilitation, he made a remarkable recovery, regaining full mobility. Today, he can run even better than before. His story reminds me constantly of how essential it is to practice “Kaizen” in everyday life. Last year, I invited him to share some of his personal journals here, and his perspective has enriched our content.

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Kitten Recovery Update: Escape Attempts, Endless Appetite, and Onesie Battles

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke Another Kitten Recovery Update. Our Kitten has been recovering very well. In fact, she is recovering so well that she is sure she does not have to be in her onesie. This morning began with breakfast, coffee… and a jailbreak attempt. The moment I opened my office door, …

The Bedtime Blueprint: How Sleep Awareness Improves Recovery and Performance

Day 15 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Topic: Start with Awareness – Notice what time you went to bed and how long you slept. Learning Material  Before you can improve your sleep, you first need to notice it. Just like tracking workouts or nutrition, simply observing your bedtime and sleep duration builds awareness. …

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