For Those Seeking a New Path

Are you caught in a cycle of late nights at work, collapsing after putting your kids to bed, spending weekends on family duties, and finding yourself too exhausted to do anything for yourself?

"If this continues, I'll eventually burn out..."
"I should be capable of more, but I can't seem to change anything..."

If these thoughts quietly echo from deep within, it might be a sign that you're beginning to seek "a new landscape."

I used to work over 100 hours of overtime per month as if it were normal. Coming home late at night, rushing out the next morning—I had no room to even smile at my family. Deep down, I knew "I'll break down eventually," but I didn't know how to change.

If you're experiencing similar suffocation, perhaps this story can offer some insight.

Everyone harbors thoughts like "I could become someone different" or "I'm wasting my potential." Even when family and work take priority, there's a small voice crying out about your dreams and aspirations.

This voice doesn't demand immediate dramatic change. Start with a 5-minute morning walk, or try a tool to shorten your evening computer work. Small actions are enough.

What if these small steps become the door that eventually leads to "the next landscape"?

"Is it okay to try something new when I have a family?" "Is it even possible in my company's culture?" These concerns are natural defensive reactions from someone with responsibilities. Change requires energy, and it's natural to worry about disrupting your current life.

However, if you're feeling pain or stagnation with your current approach, you can't ignore the voice wishing for change.

Will you suppress that voice, or face it just a little? This is the crossroads. The challenge is that you won't know the right answer until you take that step.

This is how Kazuna Research Institute was born.

When I was drained from managing people and navigating organizational dynamics, an industrial counselor colleague invited me to try walking. At the time, I thought "I don't have time for that," but after being told "just try it" repeatedly, I started thinking "maybe just this much..."

That small step eventually led to completing a 100km ultramarathon. People were surprised, but I didn't change everything at once—I just gradually carved out time through trial and error.

This approach of "acting before overthinking" might be the key to solving your struggles—that's what we believe.

Even a small step starts changing your future from the moment you take it.

For example, if you're interested in DX but don't know where to start, try simple automation using Google Forms or AI. You'll realize "if it saves this much time, maybe I can apply it elsewhere."

For exercise, start with 30 minutes of early morning running once a week. Your body feels lighter, and you'll think "maybe I can pick up the pace a bit."

These small "just try it" actions will take you to unexpectedly new landscapes.

New challenges always bring obstacles. "Can I really find the time?" "Will my family and company understand?"

But if your current approach continues to cause suffering, nothing will change unless you take different action.

At Kazuna Research Institute, we see "challenges as opportunities for new ideas." If you struggle to convince others, we'll think about communication strategies together. If time management is difficult, we'll assist with DX tools. We walk alongside you to ensure your steps don't end in setbacks.

As you overcome obstacles and gradually move forward, one day you'll suddenly notice "I don't get tired as easily" or "work feels easier." Not dramatic events or big successes, but subtle changes in daily life.

This becomes the first confidence of "I can actually do this." Just as I—who once thought "I'm too busy for exercise"—completed an ultramarathon, you too have the potential for unexpected transformation.

People find great fulfillment when sharing the obstacles they've overcome and insights they've gained. Your "small techniques" and "ways of recovering mentally" can become a beacon of hope for someone facing similar struggles.

For example, sharing real experiences like "Running 30 minutes in the morning became a mood refresher and reduced my work mistakes" or "Implementing DX automation cut my overtime by 3 hours a week" inspires others to think "I'll try it too."

This "chain of small successes" enriches your life and the world around you.

If your heart is even slightly moved to think "maybe I'll try," that's exactly the "signal to act."

You don't need to do something grand right away. Even waking up 5 minutes earlier tomorrow and taking a slow breath of morning air is enough—such a small step will surely start moving that distant-seeming future.

At Kazuna Research Institute, we fully support your small steps.

• Tips for mental care to nurture the ability to rest and keep your mind flexible
• Communication skills to gain understanding from family and workplace
• Ways to improve work efficiency with DX tools and create extra time
• Exercise and health management tips that fit into a busy lifestyle

We combine these approaches to suggest optimal plans tailored to you, and accompany you on your journey.

If you're even a little curious, please take that step with a "no-hesitation" spirit through our contact form. We want to be your companion, walking alongside you to ensure steady progress, one step at a time.

The finish line ahead is surely brighter and warmer than you imagined.