8 Super Japanese Methods to Minimize Laziness and Improve Yourself

Here are 8 super Japanese methods that will help you eliminate laziness from your life and improve. These things are very simple and practical.

Let's see what these are. 

1. Ikigai (Ikigai) - A Purpose for Life

This means finding a "reason to live." Why do you wake up in the morning? What is something you can do with passion? Once you find that "Purpose," laziness will naturally disappear.

 2. Kaizen (Kaizen) - Small Improvements

Don't get frustrated trying to do everything at once. Improve little by little each day. At least try to be 1% better than the previous day. The secret here is to break down a big target into small parts. 

3. Shoshin (Shoshin) - Think Like a Beginner

No matter how much you know, don't think "I know everything." Always be curious like someone starting to learn something new (a Beginner). Then your desire to learn new things will increase. 

4. Hara Hachi Bu (Hara Hachi Bu) - Don't Eat Until You Burst!

When we eat a lot, we naturally feel sleepy and lazy, right? People in Japan say not to eat until your stomach is 100% full, but to stop eating when your stomach is 80% full. Then your body feels light, and you don't feel tired. 

5. Shinrin-yoku (Shinrin-yoku) - Experience Nature

This means "Forest Bathing" or the idea of walking through a forest. Spend some time with trees and nature. This will free your mind and give you new motivation. 

6. Wabi-sabi (Wabi-sabi) - See the Beauty in Imperfections

Not everything in life needs to be Perfect. Understand that there is beauty even in imperfect things. Instead of always expecting the best and hurting your feelings, learn to be happy with things as they are.

 7. Ganbaru (Ganbaru) - Do Your Best

This means that whatever you do, put in your maximum effort to do it. Don't give up halfway. Even if it's difficult, try until the very end. 

8. Gaman (Gaman) - Patience and Endurance

Difficult times come in life. When they do, don't waver; endure those problems with patience and move forward. Simply put, this means no matter how tough it gets, don't stop your journey.