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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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Stress vs. Strength: How Cortisol Affects Muscle Growth, Recovery, and Fat Storage

Day 64 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topics: Learn how cortisol affects muscle growth, recovery, and fat storage. Learning Material: Cortisol Affects Muscle Growth Your muscles don’t grow only from what you lift; they grow from how you recover. And one of the biggest influences on recovery is cortisol, the body’s primary …

How Mindful Strength Training Improves Strength, Control, and Performance

Day 63 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topic: Awareness in Motion: How Mindful Strength Training Improves Strength, Control, and Performance Learning Material  This week centered on one powerful theme: awareness. Not just doing the movement, but feeling it.Not just training the muscle, but training the mind inside the movement. You explored how …

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