That my children grow up feeling safe and secure

The "realized vision" I write for this is "myself being happy and cheerful." I believe that children feel secure when they are around a mother who is always in good spirits. To make that happen, I need time for myself and emotional space. It might be difficult every single day, but I’m sure it’s possible on a weekly basis. That’s the mindset I have when I write this.

Starting a company and providing products and services

The "realized vision" I write for this goal is starting a company that provides products and services that make people think, "This is great! This is fun!" in their daily lives. One thing I plan to add is a goal to have a company where employees only work in the morning. I chose the path of entrepreneurship from being a corporate employee because I wanted to present such a way of working to society. As a first step toward that, I established Forte International Co., Ltd. this August.

Planning care in advance according to the season

For example, in October, we have "Shoko" (Frost Fall)—the time when frost begins to descend. In my case, I plan my seasonal clothes change in advance. I plan to take the humidifier out of the closet, bring out winter clothes, and so on.

Write down words from others or frustrating situations exactly as they are

One topic I often write about is when my head is spinning and I feel like I'm experiencing mental fatigue. This happens when I'm overwhelmed by a slightly jarring word someone said to me, or a situation that didn't go the way I wanted. When I think, "Okay, let's journal," and start writing—strangely enough, the moment I finish writing, the monologue in my head stops completely. If any actions pop up during this process, I immediately go back to my planner and write them down.

Write down happy feelings to make them last

I also sometimes write after chatting with a friend I haven't seen in a while. Doing this helps those happy feelings last longer.

Why does writing goals in a planner make them easier to achieve?

Because by putting your goals into words and reviewing them regularly, they become easier to connect to your daily actions. If you break down the goals you wrote in your My Life Planner into actions on your Monthly page, you will approach their realization without feeling forced.

What should I write for journaling?

Write down what has been circling in your head without judging whether it is good or bad. You are free to write about things that bother you, anxieties, things that made you happy, etc. You don't need to worry about typos; just letting it flow is enough.

What are the benefits of incorporating the 24 solar terms into your planner?

Because you can anticipate and grasp the changing seasons, you can plan your daily preparations such as changing your clothes or managing your health. Developing the habit of checking the 24 solar terms on your Monthly page can become the trigger to organize how you spend your month.

What should I do if I can't achieve a goal I wrote down?

There is no need to feel like you cannot change what you have written. If what you wrote no longer suits you, it is time for an update. Reviewing your My Life Planner and rewriting goals to suit the "now you" is also a shortcut to achievement. We have provided a two-page spread for the My Life Planner in anticipation of such rewrites during the year.