The Times of India highlights seven Japanese principles that help you fight procrastination and reclaim motivation.

• First is Kaizen, the art of continuous improvement: by taking small daily steps instead of big leaps, you steadily move forward. 
• Then comes Ikigai, your purpose: connecting daily tasks with something meaningful helps drive focus and energy.
• Wabi-sabi teaches you to embrace imperfection, letting go of the pressure to be flawless—and finding beauty in the incomplete.
• Gaman is about resilience and graceful endurance, helping you push through tough times with dignity.
• Kintsugi, the art of repairing broken pottery with gold, becomes a metaphor for healing your flaws and turning setbacks into strength.
• Ganbaru encourages perseverance: doing your best no matter how hard things get allows you to keep going.
• Finally, Monozukuri—the craftsmanship mindset—shifts your focus to the process instead of the destination, helping you find satisfaction in doing things well.