Kakeibo: The Japanese mindfulness budgeting system

Kakeibo – meaning “household finance ledger” – was invented by Japan’s first female journalist, Hani Motoko, in 1904. Motoko developed this accounting system for Japanese housewives, because, in Japan, the wife traditionally managed the finances of the household and gave the husband an allowance. The Kakeibo system was designed to make the user aware of their spending habits and help the user take control of … Continue reading Kakeibo: The Japanese mindfulness budgeting system

Head stuck in the clouds? How to combat brain fog

Brain fog – the inability to have a sharp memory or to lack a sharp focus. Basically, you have brain fog on those days where you never seem to be able to focus or are constantly forgetting things. We all have those times when we feel sluggish or for some reason we just can’t quite remember something that we should. Worst of all is when … Continue reading Head stuck in the clouds? How to combat brain fog