by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 28, 2022 | books, mindset
🤔 Breaking Free from the Monotony Do you find your life a bit boring? Do you feel that your days are on repeat, like the movie Groundhog Day? You wake up, work, eat, relax a bit, and sleep. The next day, you do it all over again. As time goes by, you may start to...
by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 25, 2022 | books, habits
🧠 Understanding Loss Aversion Most of us feel the pain of a loss more strongly than the pleasure of a gain. This phenomenon, known as “Loss Aversion,” is a heuristic, or mental shortcut, that Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman describes in his book...
by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 21, 2022 | habits, technology
🤔 Are You Controlled by Your Devices? Most of us use various tech devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers daily. They have made our lives easier, providing access to information and global connectivity at our fingertips. However, it’s crucial...
by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 18, 2022 | habits, mindset
Do you feel overwhelmed when faced with a challenging task? Be it a writing project, home improvement, doing your taxes, or even cleaning your house, not knowing where to start can leave you feeling paralyzed. Often, even after starting, you might abandon the task...
by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 14, 2022 | books, habits, mindset
🧘♂️ The Importance of Balance in Life: Dopamine and H&N Neurotransmitters Have you ever wondered why, no matter how much you achieve, you always seem to want more? The answer lies in the delicate balance of brain chemicals—dopamine and H&N (Here and Now)...
by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 11, 2022 | mindset
🧠 What Controls Your Mind? Do you think you control your feelings, thinking, and actions with your own free will? Do you think you see reality as it is or with distortions and illusions? 🧘 Try this experiment: Sit still. Close your eyes. Focus only on your...
by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 7, 2022 | habits, mindset
Do you ever find yourself seeking a more meaningful and satisfying way to live your life? In this blog post, I’ll explore practical tips and insights inspired by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s book, “Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with...
by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 4, 2022 | mindset
🧘♀️ Rethinking Our Approach to Stress Stress and burnout levels have skyrocketed over the past few years. You often hear buzzwords like “self-care,” “work-life balance,” and “wellness hours.” Common advice includes taking time off...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 31, 2022 | mindset
As we approach the age of 50, many of us experience a midlife crisis. Your eyesight starts to deteriorate. You develop various aches and pains. Then one day, you realize that you have less time on this planet ahead of you than behind you. You panic. You think, “Wait a...
