There are a lot of things that people consider important to have a happy life. Most of the time, these are big things: being healthy, having a happy family, etc. However, I want to talk about balance. Having a balanced life is important for my, personal, happiness. Balance comes in a lot of forms, but…

Over the years, I have come to believe that all parents want to like their children. When they struggle with this, they blame themselves. I would like to reassure parents that struggling to like your children does not make you a bad parent; it simply means you are human. If we are really honest, I…

Many people struggle to decide whether to work if given the option, and reasonably so. Working in Japan can be quite different from working in your country of origin. If your company sponsors your move to Japan, you are guaranteed to be able to work in your chosen field. In contrast, coming to Japan without…