By Kimine Mayuzumi At Being Lazy and Slowing Down, we often talk about creating space – for rest, for reflection, for remembering what matters. But what happens when the world feels anything but spacious? When news headlines feel like they’re closing in, and being informed feels necessary but overwhelming? This post grew out of a question someone asked during a recent webinar that I was delivering. It stopped me in my tracks… and felt important…
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Disrupting the academic clock: Menopause, productivity, and power
By Kimine Mayuzumi I sit here at my desk, reflecting on my time in a Ph.D. program. I remember sitting at the desk in the corner of my Toronto apartment, writing a poem about how my period affected me physically and mentally. I had to express it – not just out of frustration but also as a way to ritualize my acceptance of the challenge, particularly the severe cramps that kept me from doing anything…
Transform overwhelm with Weekly Reflection & Planning (WRP)
By Kimine Mayuzumi For a long time, I’ve been thinking, writing, and offering services on planning. Recently, I led a workshop for higher-ed administrators on transforming overwhelm into serenity. Since then, I’ve been reflecting on one tool that has consistently made a difference for me – Weekly Reflection & Planning (WRP). In my blog post, The power of planning: Embrace mindfulness and prioritize with ease, I discussed five key reasons why planning is crucial for…
Why monthly reflection and intention-setting is a game changer for elevating my planning
By Kimine Mayuzumi Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the whirlwind of weekly tasks or found yourself losing sight of your long-term goals? I have. This constant rush led me to a practice that has now become the cornerstone of my planning to embrace mindfulness and prioritize with ease: monthly reflection and intention-setting. Weekly vs. monthly For years, I engaged in weekly reflection and planning with a dedicated group. This practice grounded me and provided…
Ichigo Ichie: Embracing joy in transitions
By Kimine Mayuzumi Ichigo Ichie (一期一会), a Japanese proverb, is a concept that I often share with my readers and audience. Translated as “one encounter, one lifetime,” it encapsulates the idea that each meeting is unique and exists in its own space and time — an irreplaceable moment. Embedded in the Japanese tea ceremony, this concept encourages us to treat the unique quality of each experience as a precious treasure. There was a moment last…