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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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How to Build a Fitness Identity That Lasts for Life

Day 100 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topics: Learn how to build a lasting fitness identity beyond goals and challenges. Discover how long-term habits create strength, health, and consistency for life. Learning Material: Building Fitness Identity Goals are excellent starters. Identity is the finisher. For the past 100 days, you followed a …

Running with Anemia: Learning Patience One Kilometer at a Time

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke My run this morning ended in disappointment, which is unfortunate because for most of the journey, success seemed perfectly happy to accompany me. I was either meeting or slightly ahead of my target pace almost the entire way. Then, during the final quarter kilometer, something happened. I slipped …

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