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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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Motivation Gets You Started, Discipline Keeps You Strong

Day 34 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topic: Explore the difference between relying on motivation (emotion-based) and discipline (routine-based). Learning Material  At the start of any fitness journey, motivation feels like rocket fuel. It’s exciting, energizing, and inspiring. You imagine your goals and feel unstoppable. But motivation, like all emotions, is temporary. …

Breaking the Wall: How to Overcome Mental Resistance

Day 33 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Topic: Identify your mental blocks — fatigue, self-doubt, boredom, or perfectionism. Learning Material  Everyone who trains regularly faces an invisible opponent, not the weights, not the time, but resistance. This resistance shows up as fatigue, self-doubt, boredom, or perfectionism. It’s that quiet voice saying, “Maybe I’ll …

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