– A conversation with Yumi Inukai
You’ve probably heard of “time management,” right?
But have you ever fully considered that you can’t manage time?
Time just keeps going, no matter what you do.
The key to business success and happiness is to manage your energy.
This means listening to your body, resting when you need to, eating nutritiously, exercising, and sleeping sufficiently.
It makes me so sad to see business professionals here in Japan – especially women – pushing themselves to continue working, grabbing something quick for lunch at their desk, and just not getting enough sleep.
And I have to admit, I was one of those women in the past.
No more.
And neither is Yumi Inukai, an in-house interpreter and soon-to-be new mum.
Our recent conversation on Episode 77 of the Sasuga! Podcast is one that you may want to listen to repeatedly – especially if you’re feeling a little down. Yumi’s words of wisdom and encouragement are sure to cheer you up.
In this episode, you’ll also hear:
- How to turn the bad feeling of comparing yourself with others into a good way to recognize your own strengths
- How to improve your English for work and what to do when you’re asked to interpret in meetings – especially when you’re not a trained interpreter!
- How to boost your energy even in the middle of a busy day
Enjoy!
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