by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 28, 2022 | books, habits, learning
🧠Focused Mode and Diffuse Mode You probably know that you need to focus on a task to produce high-quality work. But did you know that you actually need plenty of unfocused time for high-quality work as well? In another post, I wrote about two modes that the brain...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 24, 2022 | habits
💡 No Innovations Left? Do you wonder if you’re an innovative person? Struggling to come up with new ideas, like a fresh blog post, product, or design? Think everything’s already been written, made, or designed? If so, think again. 🚗 Car Companies...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 21, 2022 | habits
Do you pay attention to the role of “friction” when trying to change your behavior? You might want to lose weight, save more money, or be more present by cutting back on social media. Despite your best efforts, sticking with the new desired behavior can be...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 17, 2022 | mindset
Download a poster (PDF)No email required. Download Gardening can teach you valuable life lessons. Keep these 5 gardening-inspired lessons in mind as you navigate through life: 🌱 Lesson 1: Prioritize What Matters A garden overgrown with weeds won’t yield...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 14, 2022 | mindset
Download the PDF of the 5 mantrasNo email required. Download Most of us are trying to live more intentionally. But sticking with those intentions is challenging. Even if you try to keep up with your intentions, they often slip away or are forgotten. A powerful remedy...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 10, 2022 | books, habits, learning
You often hear that you need to find your own voice and style to be “original.” Surprisingly, the best way to do that is to “copy and imitate.” You might think, “Isn’t that plagiarism?” Of course, you can’t copy and...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 7, 2022 | books, habits, learning, mindset
Embrace the power of intentional pauses in your daily life. While taking breaks might seem like an inconvenience, overcoming this mindset can lead to significant improvements in various aspects of your life. 😌 Pauses for Your Health Computer screens can cause...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 3, 2022 | books, mindset
🤔 Are you a perfectionist? Do you pay very close attention to details, striving for perfection in everything you do? Do small mistakes drive you crazy? Do you only try things you think you will be successful at? If you answered yes, there’s a high chance that...
by Hiroyo Saito | Sep 30, 2022 | books, learning, mindset
🌟 Embrace the Excitement of New Discoveries When was the last time you felt total joy because you learned something new? A new language? A new instrument? A new sport? A new trick? Kids learn new things every day, and they’re so happy when they do. You...
