YOUR VOICE, YOUR JOURNEY 'Kyuyo no Chizu' Ep.136

Returning to work is not the goal, but a process of restructuring your life.

While taking leave often leads to feelings of impatience or guilt, our guest Kuppe-san explains that returning to work should not be viewed as simply going back to one's previous life. Instead, it is an important period to carefully reconstruct your way of working and living, one step at a time. Taking it slow, being kind to yourself, and building on small steps is key to preventing relapse.

Using Rework to gradually reconnect with society.

In this episode, the option of 'Rework' is introduced as a concrete step toward returning to work. Rather than jumping straight back into full-time employment, this rehabilitation-like approach of gradually regaining your physical and mental rhythm is a practical solution for many. Additionally, the specific self-care method shared by Kuppe-san is sure to help you release tension and relax your shoulders.

Recognizing your anxiety and frustration is the beginning of care.

We discuss the importance of not demanding perfection and giving yourself permission to aim for 60 percent. The episode explores how to objectively observe your state of mind while holding onto this mindset. We dive deeper into the daily techniques our guest practices and how they faced the major life challenge of taking leave, so please listen to the full episode.