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04 Oct 2021

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Motivational Monday 2021-10-4

Check out this Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote . . . but we won't think any less of you if you can't! "Humility is not thinking less of yourself,it's thinking of yourself less."C. S. LEWIS The final rule in our 10 Rules for Life series is about humility. We'll share the video later in the week. Please let us know how you like these motivational videos in the comments below. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We…

01 Oct 2021

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Developing Good Habits

Kaizen is a Japanese word that translates to “change for the good.” Kaizen results from making many small improvements to a system or process. The accumulated improvements eventually lead to significant results. Kaizen applies to individuals in the same way it applies to organizations. The Personal Kaizen community was formed to help us share tips, hacks, and habits with one another to maximize our life. Rule 9 of our 10 Rules for Life is to avoid decision fatigue by developing good habits and routines. Here is our simple process. What are Your Objectives? The first step is determining your improvement objectives.…

29 Sep 2021

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Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life: Rule 9

Rule 9 of the Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life is to develop good habits and routines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkHcsCXSpfs The Personal Kaizen team is sharing our 10 Rules for Life. Please watch all of our videos beginning with Rule 1. RULE 9: Avoid Decision Fatigue - Develop Good Habits and Routines. Do you ever come home from a hard day at work and just collapse on the couch, with no desire or energy to go to the gym, make dinner, or take care of other responsibilities? Self-management helps us to be productive and “get sh%t done.” Self-control also takes a great…

27 Sep 2021

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Motivational Monday 2021-9-27

Make it an "excellence habit" to watch our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday videos every week! "We are what we repeatedly do.Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."Aristotle Rule 9 in our 10 Rules for Life series is about developing good habits and routines. We'll share the Rule 9 video later in the week. Please let us know how you like these motivational videos in the comments below. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer…

24 Sep 2021

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The Science of Giving Back

"There is a lot of evidence that one of the best anti-anxiety medications available is generosity” -Adam Grant, Author and Organizational Psychologist Becoming part of something bigger than ourselves by generously donating some of our own personal resources (time, money, advice, support) might be one of the best things we can do for our well-being. Rule 8 of the Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life is to Give Back to Others. Studies show that the act of ‘giving’ or ‘generosity’ can boost physical and mental health by lowering blood pressure and stress levels. Giving back can also increase feelings of…

22 Sep 2021

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Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life: Rule 8

The Personal Kaizen team is sharing our 10 Rules for Life. Please watch all of our videos beginning with Rule 1. RULE 8: Give back to Others. Helping others is a great way to use the Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life in a positive way (maximizing strengths, being proactive and present, experiencing love, learning and growing, etc.). Giving boosts your physical and mental health and makes you a happier person. Studies show benefits include: Lower blood pressure and stress levelsReduced depressionGreater happiness, satisfaction, and self-esteemA longer life! Ideas for Action (HTTP://WWW.AHCHEALTHENEWS.COM) The next time you feel depressed or disappointed…

20 Sep 2021

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Motivational Monday 2021-9-20

Give yourself a moment to check out this Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote. Then go give something to someone else! "We make a living by what we get,but we make a life by what we give."Winston Churchill Rule 8 in our 10 Rules for Life series is all about giving back. We'll share the Rule 8 video later in the week. Please let us know how you like these motivational videos in the comments below. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals…

17 Sep 2021

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Achieve FIRE

FIRE is an acronym for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The idea is to work hard and save a high percentage of your income while you are young so that you can achieve FIRE financial independence to retire and live off of your savings sooner. The key variables in FIRE include your savings rate while earning income, your estimated spending rate during retirement, and how your savings grow before and after retirement. There are many communities, blogs, videos, and websites sharing tips on the variables above. This post provides a basic description with examples. FIRE Savings Rate The first variable in…

15 Sep 2021

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Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life: Rule 7

The Personal Kaizen team is sharing our 10 Rules for Life. Please watch all of our videos beginning with Rule 1. RULE 7: To be rich, spend money on what you love. There is a lot of advice being shared on the internet about budgeting, investing for the future, and the FIRE movement (Financial Independence Retire Early). I am a big fan of the idea of spending smartly but recommend you develop rules about spending focused on what you love. First, understand that the key to a good life has little to do with money as long as you have…

13 Sep 2021

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Motivational Monday 2021-9-13

This Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote provides a different way to think about money - if you want to feel rich, spend money on the things you really love! “Spend extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don't.”Ramit Sethi Rule 7 in our 10 Rules for Life series focuses on wealth this week. What are the things that make you happy you should spend more money on? Please let us know how you like these motivational videos in the comments below. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and…

Motivational Monday 2021-10-4

Developing Good Habits

Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life: Rule 9

Motivational Monday 2021-9-27

The Science of Giving Back

Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life: Rule 8

Motivational Monday 2021-9-20

Achieve FIRE

Personal Kaizen 10 Rules for Life: Rule 7

Motivational Monday 2021-9-13

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