The Japanese Secrets To Live A Long, Happy Life

Finding Purpose and Passion In Life

Amina Saeed
2 min readJul 31, 2023

Ask Yourself:

➼ What do I love?
➼ What am I good at?
➼ What does the world need from me?
➼ What can I get paid for?

Surround Yourself With True Friends:

➼ Friends can have a significant impact on your health, even more than family.

➼ It’s essential to have 3 or 4 good friends who care for you as much as you care for them.

Enjoy The Journey:

➼ Take life slow and be passionate about everything you do

➼ Celebrate every little joy of your life

Reconnect With Nature:

➼ Nature’s calming effect helps lower blood pressure, boosts the immune system, and reduces the risk of chronic illnesses.

➼ It will reduce stress and enhance mental health.

A breathtaking view of Mount Fuji majestically embodying Japan’s natural beauty

Don’t Fill Your Stomach:

➼ Eat until you’re 80% full
➼ Eat slowly, focus on food

Smile:

➼ It takes 46 muscles to frown and only 17 to smile.

➼ People who smile seem more trustworthy and are rated higher in generosity and approachability.

Exercise:

➼ You don’t need to go to the gym for an hour daily or run marathons to stay healthy. All you need is to add movements to your day.

➼ Practice anything like yoga, tai chi. It is an excellent way to seek harmony between your body and mind.

Young ones practicing tai chi amidst cherry blossoms

Never Retire

➼ Live a purposeful life
➼ Feel that you are needed, you matter and, you contribute
➼ Don’t think of retirement as an ultimate destination
➼ Focus on building a fantastic life while you still have time
➼ Never retire. Keep learning

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Amina Saeed

Curious student with a passion for exploring the depths of life's experiences. Through the power of words, I embark on a journey of self-discovery.