This category gathers small realizations, thoughts, and lessons learned from everyday life, work, and hobbies.
Sometimes philosophical, sometimes humorous — each post invites readers to pause, nod in agreement, or see things from a new angle.
It also serves as an entry point that connects naturally with other topics like hobbies, investment, and work.
Journal / Random Notes The Difficulty of Turning Things into a Routine
“We can’t stick to the things that feel troublesome, yet we somehow keep doing the useless ones…”This article explains the brain mechanisms behind that contradiction. It also shares tips for people who struggle to build habits like muscle training or stretching and want to finally make them stick.
Journal / Random Notes [For Lunchtime Swimmers] How to Speed Up Pool Prep & Cleanup
A minimal routine for people who want a quick swim during their lunch break. Six essential items, a fixed-position rule for your bag, a sample timetable (45–60 minutes), and a list of quick-drying gear to dramatically shorten prep and clean-up. Regain your afternoon focus.
NEO Shūkatsu – Living Well and Meaningfully A Holiday Called “Zero Motivation Day”
A lazy day with zero motivation — not sick, not hungover, just one of those “nothing gets done” days. While social media shines with productivity, I spent the whole day doing almost nothing. A small story we all can relate to.
NEO Shūkatsu – Living Well and Meaningfully 3.5Years Until FIRE – A Weekend of Cleaning
A rare burst of motivation turned this day off into a productive adventure. From prepping the night before to reorganizing storage, swapping seasonal gear, and cleaning the kitchen, it was a satisfying day completed in one go.
NEO Shūkatsu – Living Well and Meaningfully My Rare and Precious Two-Day Break
A rare two-day break turns into wakasagi fishing, BBQ, and a slow, satisfying second day at home. A FIRE-style holiday that balances adventure and peaceful “empty time.”
NEO Shūkatsu – Living Well and Meaningfully A Day When I Can’t Feel Motivated — 3.5 Years Until FIRE
A candid look at a “motivated day” from someone three and a half years away from FIRE—morning routines, swim training, tiny resets, and the small habits that keep life moving forward.
NEO Shūkatsu – Living Well and Meaningfully 3.5 Years to FIRE – A Motivated Day
A casual blog that collects everyday insights, ways of thinking, work, lifestyle, money, and hobbies. Written in a gentle and easy-to-read style that broadens your perspective.
Journal / Random Notes About This Blog and the Author
A lifestyle blog sharing everyday insights, thoughtful perspectives, and stories about work, living, money, and hobbies. Written in a gentle and easy-to-read style that broadens your outlook.
