<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Fix your schedule an sleep at 9.00 pm to be awake at 4.00 am.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Quit your excuses and work out for 30 minutes daily.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Include fresh fruits in your daily diet to optimize your health.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Prioritize a cold shower in a day with no excuses. I promise your self discipline will be boosted.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Listen more than you talk and be teachable.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Learn to say "NO" unapologetically and get busy minding your own business.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Make an attempt and read 50+ pages to sharpen your mind.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Learn a new skill every 3 months and spend another 90 days developing it.</li></ul>

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<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Set on a monitoring walk after having 2 glasses of water immediately after sleep.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sleep a quarter of your day to reset your focus and boost your mood. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Meditation creates a space between feeling an impulse and acting on it.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Please no one else, do something for yourself for 6 months.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Go for 1,000 hours without watching news or talking politics and use the time to rest.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Make more money, and invest wisely to buy yourself anything without looking at the price.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Prioritize 4 hours of deep work a day over 8+ hours of business and make time to improve yourself.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Make time for your close friends and family.</li></ul>

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Who doesn't know the struggle with what Jim Kwik calls the "twin villains" of procrastination and laziness? While procrastination is a learned behavior which can be unlearned over time using the right techniques, it may help to learn about concepts that proved helpful over long years. According to Jim Kwik, the following philosophies and techniques can help overcoming regret and self-blame, poor performance, stagnation, your personal growth and decreased productivity. Each concept carries a unique philosophy, a cultural way of life and wisdom that stood the test of time.

Introduction

Kaizen is a Japanese term that translates to "continuous improvement" or "change for the better." It is a philosophy focused on continually making small, incremental improvements in processes, products, and practices. Kaizen, at its core, encourages us to focus on small improvements by taking tiny, yet consistent steps every day. Remember, by improving every day by 1 % over the course of a year, you become 37 % better! By setting small, achievable goals and embracing small gains, you pave the way for lasting success and increased productivity.

1. Kaizen

Shinrin Yoku is a Japanese term that translates to "forest bathing." It involves immersing oneself in nature, particularly forests, and mindfully connecting with the natural environment. The practice is based on the belief that spending time in nature has calming and therapeutic effects on the mind and body.Benefits of Shinrin Yoku include<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">reduced stress levels</li><li class="ql-align-justify">improved mood, increased focus and creativity</li><li class="ql-align-justify">strengthened immune system</li><li class="ql-align-justify">overall feeling of well-being</li></ul>By engaging in Shinrin Yoku regularly, individuals can experience a sense of peace, rejuvenation, and harmony with nature.

2. Shinrin Yoku

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that translates to "a reason for being" or "a reason to wake up in the morning." It refers to finding the intersection of passion, mission, profession, and vocation. By identifying your Ikigai, you can discover a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and happiness in life.Benefits of living according to your Ikigai include<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">increased motivation</li><li class="ql-align-justify">a sense of direction and clarit</li><li class="ql-align-justify">improved overall well-being</li><li class="ql-align-justify">a deeper connection to oneself and others.</li></ul>Finding and living your Ikigai can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling existence.

3. Ikigai

The fourth technique is Wabi Sabi, which encourages finding beauty in imperfections and flawed aspects of life.Wabi Sabi celebrates imperfections and encourages us to embrace them. It symbolizes the magnificence found in life's imperfections, like a cracked ceramic filled with gold. Wabi Sabi teaches us to start without waiting for the perfect timing and to let our imperfections make us stand out.

4. Wabi Sabi

Shoshin is a Japanese term that translates to "beginner's mind" and is rooted in Zen Buddhism. It refers to approaching situations with an open mind, eagerness to learn, and lack of preconceptions.Advantages of practicing Shoshin include<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">increased creativity, adaptability, and receptivity to new ideas and perspectives.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">avoid limiting beliefs</li><li class="ql-align-justify">remain open to growth and continuous learning</li><li class="ql-align-justify">experience the world with a sense of wonder and freshness.</li></ul>Cultivating a Shoshin mindset can lead to personal and professional growth, innovation, and a deeper understanding of oneself and others.

5. Shoshin

Hara Hachi Bu translates to "eat until you are 80 % full". The principle behind Hara Hachi Bu is to stop eating before feeling completely full, which allows the body to better digest food and avoid overeating.Benefits of practicing Hara Hachi Bu are<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">improved digestion</li><li class="ql-align-justify">weight management</li><li class="ql-align-justify">better nutrient absorption</li><li class="ql-align-justify">reduced risk of various chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity</li></ul>By eating mindfully and stopping before reaching fullness, individuals are more likely to consume a balanced and appropriate amount of food, leading to better overall health outcomes.

6. Hara Hachi Bu

Ganbaru is a Japanese term that roughly translates to "do your best" or "try hard". It is a cultural concept that emphasizes perseverance, determination, and giving one's all in any endeavor. Ganbaru encourages individuals to confront challenges, work diligently, and push through obstacles with a positive attitude and unwavering effort.Some benefits are: <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">increased resilience </li><li class="ql-align-justify">personal growth</li><li class="ql-align-justify">self-discipline </li><li class="ql-align-justify">sense of accomplishment</li></ul>By adopting the Ganbaru mindset, individuals are more likely to overcome setbacks and achieve their goals. It also fosters a strong work ethic and a sense of purpose.

7. Ganbaru

In this video, Jim Kwik (author of "Limitless") discusses seven Japanese techniques and philosophies to overcome laziness and improve productivity.  It offers a great starting point for further research on each of these concepts.

How do you overcome procrastination to increase your overall productivity? In our fast-paced world, there’s one thing we all have in common: stress. The longer your to-do list gets, the more pressure you’re going to feel, and that can derail your productivity and end your momentum.

Today, I’m going to peel back the layers that go into this universal struggle and introduce philosophies and techniques that have withstood the test of time. These powerful practices will help you overcome procrastination so you can get more done.

No matter how productive you are, there are times when obstacles will disrupt your progress. This can cause poor performance and stagnation, which leads to self-blame and regret. Listen in as I go over seven gentle but powerful techniques that have the potential to transform your approach to not only your productivity, but your life.

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As a sought-after speaker, Kwik presents to a quarter-million people live yearly. His accelerated learning academy, Kwik Learning, has students across 195 countries. His esteemed clientele features Google, Virgin, Nike, Zappos, Wordpress, SpaceX, U.S. Air Force, Cleveland Clinic, Caltech, Harvard, and Singularity University.

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7 Japanese Techniques To Overcome Laziness

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You're not a procrastinator. You have a habit of procrastinating. Big difference.

One might think that procrastination is about the thing or task which one is procrastinating around, mostly at work. Mel Robbins postulates that, in fact, procrastination has nothing to do with work.

Misconception about procrastination

Apart from work, we tend to have a lot of things going in our lives, like fights with our significant others, ill family members, financial concerns and so on. Whatever problems we have, we carry them with us all the time, no matter where we are or what we do. Now, imagine going to work with this big stress ball subconsciously hanging over your head, knowing you have many tasks ahead of you, easy ones as well as those that make you uncomfortable like phone calls with some higher ups. For a while you keep yourself busy with easy work, but sooner or later you need to make those calls.

The root cause of procrastination: Stress

That is the moment your brain kicks in like "Wait a minute, you want me to make a call to somebody whom I'm afraid of? Absolutely not! Let's just watch some cat videos for a minute, will we?" And next thing you know, one hour has passed. The moment you realize it, you tend to beat yourself up, only making things worse by adding even more stress.

Procrastination is a form of (instant) stress relief

The good news: This behavior is learned, meaning it is a habit and not a bad personality trait. Habits can be broken with a science based approach.To break this habit of procrastinating (e. g. seeking short dopamine kicks to avoid negative emotions), one first needs to know the structure of habits, which consist of three elements: <ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Trigger: In case of procrastination the trigger is always stress, according to Mel Robbins.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Repeated behavioral pattern (e. g. habit): Here, it is the procrastination itself, meaning avoiding something.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Reward: The reward of procrastination is a little stress relief.</li></ol>

Breaking out of the procrastination cycle: Understanding the structure of habits

To break a bad habit, you must change at least one of the three components. In case of procrastination, this can only be the behavior pattern itself, as the trigger – stress – will always be present. So, the next time you catch yourself checking your phone or busying yourself with insignificant tasks instead of doing what matters, do the following steps: Acknowledge the stress, redirect your attention and interrupt the procrastination habit.

Breaking out of the procrastination cycle: Three-steps-plan to beat procrastination

Stop what you are doing and say to yourself "Oh, I must be stressed about something." Recognizing your emotional state is the initial step towards altering your behavior.

1. Acknowledge the stress

Now, count 5-4-3-2-1 to wake up your prefrontal cortex (e. g. breaking the autopilot). A habit is something we do in autopilot mode, letting our subconsciousness lead the way. Counting backwards reactivates our conscious mind and interrupts the pattern.

2. Redirect your attention

Focus on one task and work on it for just five minutes. The reason why you should work for only five minutes is to remind yourself that work is not the problem but the habit of avoiding. You just need to start to disrupt the avoidance pattern. Another positive effect: Based on research, 80 % of people who manage to start working for only five minutes are going to continue their work.

3. Interrupt the procrastination habit

This short video delves into the idea that procrastination is more of a behavior pattern than a inherent aspect of a person's character, indicating that it can be addressed using a method rooted in scientific understanding.

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I give you my tools for dealing with procrastination… I know they’ll work for you too.

If you struggle with procrastination, you're not alone. Research from a PhD at the University of Calgary found that 80–95% of college students are procrastinators. 

There's also nothing wrong with you. You don't lack willpower, drive, and focus. It also has nothing to do with your work and your ability to get it done. 

If you beat yourself up for procrastinating, that ends now. And here's why:

You're looking at procrastination wrong. Rather than a trait or sign of motivation, it's simply a habit.

A habit that comes about in response to life stress.

In this video, learn the only way you can break the habit of procrastination–for good. This simple 4-step strategy will help you stop procrastinating and in the process make you happier and less stressed.

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