9 Japanese Mental Tricks that Will Shock You

By Saurav Pandey | May 19, 2025

9 Japanese Mental Tricks that Will Shock You

1. Kaizen – The 1-Minute Rule

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Commit to doing a task for just one minute. Overcoming procrastination becomes easier when the effort feels minimal. Often, you’ll continue beyond the minute.

2. Shoshin – Beginner’s Mind

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Approach situations with curiosity, as if you’re a beginner. It removes ego and opens you to new learning, reducing frustration when facing challenges.

3. Ikigai – Find Your Purpose

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Identify what brings you joy, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. It helps align your daily actions with long-term fulfillment.

4. Hara Hachi Bu – Eat Until 80% Full

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Stop eating before you feel completely full. It promotes longevity, better digestion, and mindful eating.

5. Pomodoro Technique (Adapted in Japan)

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Work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. It boosts focus and prevents burnout by working in short, intense bursts.

6. Wabi-Sabi – Embrace Imperfection

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Accept flaws and find beauty in imperfection. It reduces stress from perfectionism and increases self-acceptance.

7. Kintsugi – Repair with Gold

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See failures and scars as part of your growth (like broken pottery repaired with gold). It shifts perspective on mistakes, making them valuable lessons.

8. Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)

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Spend time in nature without distractions (no phone, just observing). It reduces stress, boosts mood, and enhances creativity.

9. Hansei – Daily Self-Reflection

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Spend 5 minutes at night reflecting on what went well and what could improve. It encourages continuous self-improvement without self-judgment.

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