5 Japanese Habits that Changed my Life.
Summary
TLDRIn the video, Yaska shares five transformative Japanese concepts that have significantly improved her life. The first concept is 'appreciation,' which has led her to a life of gratitude, happiness, and a willingness to help others. The second concept, 'dud,' involves cutting ties with negativity to enhance personal well-being. 'Wabi' is the third concept, which Yaska explains as finding beauty in imperfection, allowing her to embrace her humanness without striving for unattainable perfection. The fourth concept, 'diobi' or 'jikai,' encourages self-understanding and aligning one's work with personal desires, leading to a fulfilling career. Lastly, 'kaen' or 'kaisen' is about continuous improvement and the absence of failure in the pursuit of one's goals. Yaska's journey demonstrates how these concepts can lead to a life of fulfillment and personal growth, encouraging viewers to apply these principles to their own lives.
Takeaways
- 🍽️ The practice of appreciation, especially before meals, can enhance one's life by fostering gratitude and happiness.
- 🌿 Embracing the concept of 'GL' or 'Glad to Leave' helps in distancing oneself from toxic relationships or situations, leading to a better life.
- 🎭 Understanding Wabi, the beauty in imperfection, allows for self-acceptance and freedom from the pressure of being perfect.
- 🧘♂️ Engaging in 'Jikai' or self-understanding helps in identifying one's true passions and desires, leading to a more fulfilling life.
- 🚀 'Kaen' or continuous improvement is about pursuing one's goals without fear of failure, as every step is progress.
- 🤗 Gratitude opens up space in life for helping others and contributes to personal well-being.
- 💪 Taking decisive action, such as leaving a corporate job, can lead to pursuing what one is passionate about.
- 🧗♀️ Allowing oneself to be imperfect is essential for growth and starting new endeavors without the need for perfection.
- 🧐 Self-reflection and introspection are crucial for understanding oneself better and finding one's path in life.
- 🌟 There is no failure in life as long as one is continuously striving towards their goals and improving.
- 🌱 Applying these Japanese concepts can lead to a significant improvement in the quality of one's life.
Q & A
What are the five Japanese concepts that Yaska mentions have changed her life?
-The five Japanese concepts mentioned by Yaska are appreciation, 'dud' (cutting away), Wabi (finding beauty in imperfection), jikai (self-understanding), and kaiken (continuous improvement).
How does the concept of appreciation influence Yaska's life?
-The concept of appreciation has made Yaska more grateful for everything in her life, leading to a happier and more fulfilled existence. It has also made her more willing to help others.
What does 'dud' or 'cutting away' mean in the context of Yaska's life?
-'Dud' refers to the practice of cutting away or distancing oneself from negative influences or toxic relationships, which Yaska used to improve her life and pursue her passion.
How does the concept of Wabi apply to Yaska's personal growth?
-Wabi allows Yaska to embrace imperfection and see it as a form of beauty. This concept has helped her to be more accepting of herself and to not strive for unattainable perfection.
What is the significance of jikai (self-understanding) in Yaska's journey?
-Jikai has been instrumental in Yaska's self-discovery process. It has helped her understand her likes and dislikes, which in turn has led to a more fulfilling career and life.
How does the concept of kaiken (continuous improvement) affect Yaska's approach to life and work?
-Kaiken has given Yaska the perspective that there is no failure in life as long as she is continuously pursuing her goals and improving. This mindset has made her feel at ease, even during challenging times.
What was Yaska's previous occupation before she decided to leave the corporation?
-Yaska used to work as an IT consultant at a big four consulting firm in Japan.
How did Yaska's decision to leave the corporation affect those around her?
-Many people were worried about Yaska's decision to leave the corporation, but she found fulfillment in doing what she loves.
What is the cultural significance of saying 'I have been doing that since I was a little kid' in the context of Japanese practices?
-This phrase indicates that the practice of appreciation is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and is something that Yaska has been practicing from a young age.
Why did Yaska decide to leave her job and start her own business?
-Yaska decided to leave her job to pursue her passion and start her own English school business, which she felt more passionate about.
How does Yaska's approach to life reflect the Japanese concept of 'Wabi'?
-Yaska's approach to life reflects the concept of 'Wabi' by embracing imperfection and allowing herself to be free from the pressure of being perfect, which she sees as a form of beauty.
What is the role of 'jikai' in helping Yaska understand her true self?
-Jikai, or self-understanding, has been crucial for Yaska in identifying what she truly wants to do and who she is as a person, leading to a more fulfilling life.
How does Yaska's use of the concept 'kaiken' contribute to her sense of fulfillment in life?
-Kaiken, or continuous improvement, contributes to Yaska's sense of fulfillment by allowing her to feel that she is always progressing and getting better, even if she faces setbacks.
Outlines
😀 Appreciation and Gratitude in Japanese Culture
The speaker, Yaska, introduces the first Japanese concept that has positively impacted their life: the practice of expressing gratitude, particularly when eating. This appreciation extends to all aspects of life, leading to a more content and happier existence. Yaska shares their personal journey of integrating this practice, which has resulted in a greater sense of fulfillment and a willingness to help others. The speaker emphasizes the importance of intentionally seeking reasons to be grateful, which over time becomes a natural habit, and how this has propelled them towards a more fulfilling career path.
💪 Cutting Clutter and Pursuing Passion
Yaska discusses the second concept, which involves cutting away from negative influences and toxic relationships to pursue one's passions. This concept, referred to as 'GL' or 'gladding,' has allowed the speaker to improve their life by leaving a corporate job to start their own business. The speaker highlights the significance of making tough decisions to distance oneself from environments that hinder personal growth and passion, which in their case, led to the establishment of an English school business.
🎨 Embracing Imperfection: The Beauty of Wabi
The third concept presented is 'Wabi,' which celebrates the beauty of imperfection. Yaska explains how societal pressures to be perfect can lead to suffering through comparison. By embracing Wabi, the speaker has learned to accept their imperfections, allowing for freedom and a more authentic approach to new endeavors. This mindset has been instrumental in Yaska's personal development, as it encourages a non-judgmental attitude towards oneself and a willingness to start new projects without the pressure of being perfect.
🧘♂️ Self-Discovery through Junaki and Jikai
The fourth concept, 'Junaki' and 'Jikai,' involves self-reflection and understanding one's true desires. Common in Japan, especially among graduates, these practices have helped Yaska to gain a deeper understanding of personal preferences and to make informed decisions about their career. The speaker shares how engaging in self-discovery has led to a life of fulfillment and doing what they genuinely love, emphasizing the importance of this introspective process for anyone seeking a meaningful and satisfying life.
🚀 Continuous Improvement: The Philosophy of Kaen
The final concept, 'Kaen,' is about continuous improvement and the idea that there is no failure in life as long as one is persistently pursuing their goals. Yaska explains how this concept has provided a sense of ease and acceptance, even in the face of challenges or setbacks. By viewing life as a continuous journey of getting better (kaisen), the speaker has been able to maintain a positive outlook and to keep taking actions that align with their passions and goals.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Appreciation
💡Gladness
💡Cutting and Throwing Away
💡Wabi
💡Joen
💡Kaizen
💡Fulfillment
💡Japanese Culture
💡Passion
💡Self-Improvement
💡Toxic Relationships
Highlights
The speaker, Yaska, discusses five Japanese concepts that have profoundly impacted their life.
The first concept is 'appreciation', which Yaska has practiced since childhood and believes has improved their life significantly.
Yaska emphasizes the importance of being grateful and how it can create a positive space in one's life.
The second concept, 'GL', involves letting go of negative influences and relationships to improve one's life.
Yaska shares their personal experience of leaving a toxic friendship and a job to pursue a more fulfilling path.
The third concept, 'Wabi', is about finding beauty in imperfection and accepting oneself as not perfect.
Yaska explains how embracing imperfection allows for freedom and reduces the pressure to be perfect.
The fourth concept, 'Jobi', is about self-discovery and understanding one's true desires and passions.
Yaska describes how 'Jobi' helped them to understand their likes and dislikes, leading to a more fulfilling career choice.
The fifth and final concept, 'Kaen', is about continuous improvement and the absence of failure when pursuing one's goals.
Yaska feels at ease with their life's ups and downs, viewing them as part of the continuous learning process.
Each concept is presented as a tool that can be applied to improve one's quality of life.
Yaska encourages the audience to find at least one concept that resonates with them and to integrate it into their life.
The talk concludes with an invitation to subscribe to Yaska's channel for more insights on Japanese wisdom and personal fulfillment.
Yaska's story is a testament to the transformative power of incorporating simple yet profound concepts into daily life.
The presentation is a blend of personal anecdotes and cultural insights, offering a unique perspective on life improvement.
The video serves as both an inspiration and a practical guide for those seeking to enhance their life with the wisdom of Japanese concepts.
Transcripts
hello everyone to you today I'm going to
be talking about five Japanese hits that
really changed my life this five Hobbits
are very simple yet very crucial if I
didn't have this Japanese Hobbit I don't
think I'm where I'm at for those who
don't know me my name is yaska I used to
work as an accy consultant at a one big
4 County inform Japan and I decided to
leave the corporation and I have been
doing my business a lot of people were
actually worried about ministration when
I decided to leave the corporation
however every day I'm doing work with
what I like to do what I love to do and
I wouldn't be standing where I'm at
right now without these five Japanese
Concepts if you find at least one
concept very valuable for you please
apply that to your
life the first one
is this is the appreciation when you eat
dinner when you eat meal when you come
to Japan you might see people for saying
and I have been doing that since when I
was a little kid and since I started to
put more feelings in this appreciation
to the food appreciation to everything
everything that I have at the moment my
life is getting better better because I
being grateful and when I'm being grate
for when I'm happy with my life I don't
have a space for my life and then I'm
willing to help others with what I can
do for them at first I intentionally
look for the reason to to to show my
appreciation more more gradually I was
able to naturally find reasons to be
happy be reasons to grateful for the
moment right now at the moment I'm super
super grateful for the fact that that I
can shoot this video and also I'm super
super grateful for the fact that I can
do what I like to do I used to hit my
job and I didn't do what I like to do
but since I started to have this feeling
about showing my appreciation to what's
in front of me I feel like I'm heading
forward to that direction I want to be
heading forward I'm grateful for meeting
this cont
concept and second one is uh dud in
English my call it the GL but we do have
our hbit of doing the glading when we do
something new that means cut sh means
throw away the means be away so you
completely be away from the staff you
want to be be you want to be away by
cutting the relationship with what you
are negatively affected by throwing a wi
down St compx
I was able to make my life a lot better
I used to be in a friendship or
relationship that was really toxic to be
honest at that time I didn't really feel
like that but since I understand how
important it is to the Clutter be away
from what you just don't like I felt
easy with my life when I decided to
create the job that I used to do back in
I was in the LGE I also used this
concept I'm not saying that working
involvment was about anything like that
I just found another that I could be
more passionate about which was uh
running this an English school business
and I decided to leave the firm because
I wanted to get into it and then that is
the timing I apply this concept I really
appreciate what this verb given to me
but I had to make a decision over being
away from the environment because I
wanted to use that time for something
else something that I could be more
passionate about something that I could
like
doing and the next concept that I truly
appreciate encountering this uh concept
is um Wabi if you are interested in
Japanese culture you may have already
heard of this that meaning of our this
compe not being perfect is actually
beautiful me you everyone in the world
is not perfect we human beings are not
perfect but in
society sometimes in Japanese society as
well we kind of put this beauty this
stereotypical way of looking at it to
something look perfect something look
imperfect but if we do that we suffer
because we compare ourselves to the
Perfection but imperfection is actually
what makes human beings beautiful and
that is the concept and Wabi is the
concept finding Beauty in imperfection
and after applying this concept to my
life I just allow myself to be free I
just allow myself to be not perfect
every time when I start a new thing I
don't need to be perfect 100% I don't
need to be 100% ready to do new thing
because that's a beauty in imperfection
right if you are trying to start new
thing if you are finding yourself not
good enough that's actually beautiful
that's actually beautiful don't get me
wrong if you want to get this ideal
version of yourself sure I really hope
the best for your life but you don't
need to blame that to yourself you don't
need to blame because you're not perfect
you don't you don't need to blame it you
are you can just allow yourself to be
not perfect and that's
beautiful and the next Japanese topic
that really helped my life is
diobi which is in English undering
yourself in Japan it is super common for
Japanese people to do this junaki when
you are graduating from our College a
lot of people are stared to think about
what kind of work they want to do in
order to understand themselves like what
kind of job they want to do a lot of
people do jobi a lot of people do jikai
and that was the first encounter for me
to this um habit jaanese hit I Tred to
get to know myself when I look back that
moment I think I was not really good at
getting to know myself and I've been
doing this for a long time since I met
this conp junaki I definitely see people
who are truly doing what they want to do
after you know finishing this J B
perfectly until they feel confident with
who they are using this this concept of
I was able to get to know myself better
and I was able to understand what I like
to do what I like to do with my life the
reason why I'm we at is because of this
concept if you want to be Antion about
feeling fulfillment every single day
feeling fulfilled in your work in your
life please do this in this video I'm
going explain more details about this
guys so please go check this video out
if you're interested
the last concept is kaen kaen
is is doing new thing and Zen is good
for good thing for being better after
meeting up with this concept I started
to feel like there is no failure in life
as long as you are pursuing what
whatever you want to pursue as long as
you never finish pursuing what you want
in life you're doing just kaen you're
just getting better you're just getting
better and better and you have to better
all the time even if you take a step
back that also kaisen to get what you
want in your life and after knowing this
concept I was able to feel easy with my
life even if I feel I'm not doing okay
with my business even if I feel I'm not
okay with my career I just feel okay
because I'm doing kaisen I'm just
getting to know myself better so after
meeting up with this concept I felt so
easy and just um keep taking actions
with um what while feeling fulfilled so
this is what I wanted to tell you at
last all right so this is a five
Japanese concept five Japanese Hobbies
that I have applied to my life and that
really help me to improve the quality of
my life and if you find at least one
concept one hobby that could help your
life please apply that to your life my
name is yaska I help you to feel
fulfillment in your life do what you
like to do with your life with a Twist
of a Japanese wisdom if you're
interested in kind of our video and
content please subscribe to my Channel
all right thanks so much for watching
this video today I'll see you guys in
the next video bye
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