Episode 195 - Practice Gratitude with Naikan

You’ve heard me talk a lot about several different Japanese cultural concepts throughout my podcast. The reason for that is that I feel like Japanese culture is very conscientious and purposeful. From “Kaizen”, the practice of continual improvement, to “Ikigai”, the concept that everyone has a purpose and a reason for living and it is our responsibility to find out what that is, and dedicate our lives to it, I am continually  enthralled by Japanese culture. I recently learned of a concept called “Naikan” and this is a self-reflective practice that can not only help us to become more self-aware, but grateful, and conscious in our effort to contribute to the well-being of others. In today’s episode, I will dive deeper into the concept of Naikan, share with you what its three elements are, and provide you with strategies for implementing its practice into your daily life. -- Join The Forge! (Application) IGNITEd Firefighter Facebook Group Buy my book! Own It!: Build a Fire Service Culture of Trust and Integrity Through Accountability (Book) Naikan Therapy: Applying the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection (Positive Psychology) What is Naikan Therapy (Mental Health Match) Naikan - Reconnection to ourselves | Johanna Schuh | TEDxLinz (YouTube)