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Why is Taking Care of Your Mental Health So Important Nowadays? 3 Important Reasons by Julie Taeko

Why is Taking Care of Your Mental Health So Important Nowadays? 3 Important Reasons by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Expat Life, Life, SF Bay Area

Not to state the obvious, but we’ve all “survived” a pandemic — some people in the USA are completely over it; others are worried about the new deltacron variant and future ones to come. Beyond the obvious, the next generation (Gen Z) are bringing stronger awareness of mental health to the forefront, setting boundaries, and taking no prisoners. Think Simone Biles — the best gymnast in the world right now — who refused to perform her life-threatening stunts due to her mental health not being in tip-top shape. And I salute her! We all need to learn from her bravery and learn to stick up for ourselves when it matters most. If she had injured herself, it wouldn’t have affected you or me, only her, her entire career, and her future. She made the best possible choice for herself and I’m so proud of her — even though I clearly don’t know her personally.

How I Created Law of Attraction Vision Boards with Google Drawings and Unsplash by Julie Taeko

How I Created Law of Attraction Vision Boards with Google Drawings and Unsplash by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Expat Life, Life, Japan

I absolutely love the idea of attracting what you want in life through visualization. After all, the most famous athletes, CEOs, and celebrities, use the law of attraction and visualizing your outcome or success to become successful in life. In fact, Jim Carrey famously wrote himself a check for $10 Million for acting services rendered, when he was penniless and broke. Not only do you have to be able to imagine yourself earning a check for $10 Million, but you also have to envision how you feel once you have achieved your goal. By going through the process of creating a vision board, you can think more deeply and critically about your goals, visions, dreams, and how you feel once you have achieved them. That’s why, a vision board can help you actualize your goals.

How to Create a Vision Board in Google Drawings in 3 Easy Steps by Julie Taeko

How to Create a Vision Board in Google Drawings in 3 Easy Steps by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Expat Life, Life, Japan

After researching vision boards and watching some of my favorite YouTube stars talk about them, I decided to create one on my own. But I wasn’t sure how I could create the most efficient and effective vision board.

To get to where you want to go, you first need to know where you want to go. Then, by applying the law of attraction, and visualizing your success, you can make things happen.

5 Reasons Why I Love Studying at Kyoto University

5 Reasons Why I Love Studying at Kyoto University

Julie Taeko
Japan, Expat Life, Life

Thus for the past 2.5 years, I have been researching how women entrepreneurs in Japan leverage opportunities to build a business, and what makes them successful in the Japanese context. In order to research this question, I had to first understand the socio-economic, political, historical, and cultural environment for women entrepreneurs in Japan. And what better way to do that, then taking courses such as “Gender in Japan” at Kyoto University, as well as courses in the Graduate School of Management with actual women entrepreneurs in Japan.

For this reason and many others, in this article, I share my top 5 reasons for why I love studying at Kyoto University.

What is the Best Thing About Studying in Kyoto? The Sheer Diversity! By Julie Taeko

What is the Best Thing About Studying in Kyoto? The Sheer Diversity! By Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Japan, Expat Life, Life

The sheer diversity in Kyoto is outstanding! Not only do you have the everyday tourist, but you also have the diverse array of students and faculty members from all over the world. According to a presentation by a Kyoto City Official at Kyoto Makers Garage, there are currently 150,000 students studying at 38 universities in Kyoto. And an astounding 9,000 of these students are from foreign countries. This means that 6% of all students are foreigners in Kyoto, and more impressively, students make up 10% of the population according to the International Student Study Kyoto Network.

How I Cured My Eczema (Atopic and Contact Dermatitis) in Japan by Julie Taeko

How I Cured My Eczema (Atopic and Contact Dermatitis) in Japan by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Expat Life, Life, Japan

Since the age of four, I have had eczema — 湿疹 or アトピー in Japanese. For those who have never had skin conditions, or do not know anyone with skin conditions, eczema is a non-contagious form of dermatitis. For me, it had quite debilitating physical and psychological effects during childhood, as it affected my appearance, and no child wants to be different from others.

In this article, I share detailed information about how I overcame eczema, and provide a glimpse into the life of someone who has suffered from eczema for over 25 years.

An Insider’s Look Into the English Programs at Kyoto University’s Economics Department — PART 2 by Julie Taeko

An Insider’s Look Into the English Programs at Kyoto University’s Economics Department — PART 2 by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Expat Life, Japan

Why Did I Chose the EA Program at Kyoto University Versus the English Management School's IPROMAC Program at Kyoto University?

After many conversations with my Professor, Chihiro Suematsu, and students who were part of the IPROMAC program at Kyoto University, I decided that the English EA Economics Program was the best for me, because of the ability to spend more time researching (with half the number of units necessary to graduate compared to the English Management School's IPROMAC Program), and the Masters Thesis requirement.

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