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Body Positivity And Boundaries

Body Positivity And Boundaries

– a conversation with Aris Hasegawa How do you feel about your body? Do you wish some parts were thinner, rounder, firmer? Have you ever thought about what causes you to think that? Consider this: how much have you been influenced by what society or other people say...

Periods, No Makeup, And What Men Really Regret

Periods, No Makeup, And What Men Really Regret

– a conversation with Arisa Ido Every month, he would visit. She called him “Sam, the professional boxer”... Relentlessly practicing his punches inside poor Arisa’s womb. She suffered in silence for 3 years before finally asking her boss for a change in her work style...

The 5 Love Languages For Better Relationships at Home and Work

The 5 Love Languages For Better Relationships at Home and Work

The other day, I was about to put on my shoes to leave just after my weekly massage, and my massage therapist - a young Japanese chap - asked me for advice about his relationship with his wife. He knew that I’ve been married for a long time (over 25 years) and seemed...

How To Stop Wasting Time On Social Media

How To Stop Wasting Time On Social Media

There was a time when I used to keep my phone plugged in by my bed and the first thing I did when I got up was check messages. Throughout the day, I was constantly checking from my computer or my phone. I told myself I was being responsive and efficient.  Today, I...

The Pain Of Indecision

The Pain Of Indecision

Have you experienced the pain of indecision? A new job opportunity. Do you take it or not? A challenging relationship. Do you stay in it or not? A great new course. Do you join or not? In Episode 129 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear Why it can be so hard to make...

If It Doesn’t Work, Find Another Way

If It Doesn’t Work, Find Another Way

– a conversation with Violet Pacileo Have you ever wanted to do something - especially in Japan - but been frustrated when you were told that it was impossible because of the rules? Or maybe you’ve been asked to do something, but felt that you had to say “No” because...

Productivity Tip: Know What Makes You Complete

Productivity Tip: Know What Makes You Complete

Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task. - William James How many incomplete tasks do you have in your life? You may have... Boxes that you haven’t unpacked since you moved… Repairs that need to be done… Dental or doctor appointments...

How Do I Make Small Talk?

How Do I Make Small Talk?

That awkward silence.  When you have to make small talk... Even though in-person networking events and meetings are less common since the pandemic, you probably still have times when you feel you need to make casual conversation with people you don’t know well. In...

How To Focus On Your Big Goal

How To Focus On Your Big Goal

Do you have a clear big goal?  Maybe not? If, like many people, you’re not clear on your big goal, you could be experiencing one of these three blocks: You’re too busy with your head in the day-to-day stuff that you don’t even think about what your big goal is You see...

Put Yourself On Top Of The Champagne Tower

Put Yourself On Top Of The Champagne Tower

– a conversation with Noriko Makino Villanti During her two decades in the corporate world, Noriko always worked hard, but it was only years later that she realized she didn’t have a goal for herself.  She was always running, but didn’t really know where she was...

I Just Kept Going Back To My Comfort Zone

I Just Kept Going Back To My Comfort Zone

– a conversation with Miki Sturges Have you had this experience? You want to achieve something, you learn all about “how” to do it, you put in the effort, and you get to a certain level… … but somehow it just doesn’t work out.  Something is holding you back.  It’s not...