I always wondered: how can the Japanese be so productive, organized and still maintain an emotional balance? Intelligent Methods that anyone can copy.
And no, I'm not talking about Kaizen (that of “continuous improvement”). routine - And the best: it is incredibly simple.
Want to know what it is?

The “dan-sha-r” method: organize your routine organizing your life
You have already felt your routine Are you full of tasks, but at the end of the day it seems that you did nothing important? excess baggage - Physical and mental.
O Dan-sha-ri (断捨離) It is a Japanese concept meaning:
- Dan (断): Reject
- SHA (捨): Discard what is not good
- Laughs (離): Get rid of attachment
But how does this apply to the routine? It's not just about cleaning the house - it's about Simplify your daily life To focus on what really matters.
Step 1: “Dan” - Refuse what you don't need to get into your routine
How many times you:
📌 Did you accept tasks that are not yours?
📌 Said "yes" when I meant "no"?
📌 HAVE YOU FILLED YOUR AGENDA WITH UNCON COMMITMENTS?
How to apply:
✅ Before you add something new to your routine, ask: "Does it really matter?"
✅ Say no Unnecessary meetings, purposeless social networks and projects that do not align with their goals.
Step 2: “SHA” - Discard what no longer serves
Just as we accumulate objects, we accumulate:
🗑️ Tasks that no longer make sense (but we keep doing it by habit).
⏳ Commitments that only suck energy (without bringing results).
Make a weekly “cleaning” in your routine:
✂️ Cancel recurring meetings that do not add.
🗑️ Delete apps that only steal your time.
📵 Eliminate distractions that hinder your focus.
Step 3: “laughs”-get rid of attachment to the full routine
A lot of people think productive routine = Do as much as possible. Wrong.
The Japanese understand that:
🌿 Less is more.
🧘 Empty space on the agenda is not waste - it's breath.
Try it:
- To leave 1 hour a day With nothing programmed (just to think or rest).
- Stop blaming yourself for “not doing something” all the time.
How does this transform your routine?
1. More focus on the essential
- You stop spending energy on irrelevant.
2. Less stress and overload
- Simplified routine = lighter mind.
3. Real productivity (not just movement)
- Instead of “chasing”, you advance to what matters.
Bonus Tip: The Digital “Dan-Sha-Ri”
Your routine It is also affected by what you consume online.
📵 Dan: Stop following contacts that only generate negativity.
🗑️ Sha: Uninstall apps you haven't used for months.
🔄 Ri: Detach from the need to check notifications all the time.
Conclusion: A lighter and more powerful routine
O Dan-sha-ri It's not about doing more - it's about do better.
How about testing today? Just one thing that no longer serves in your routine.
And you, what will you eliminate from your routine?
Tell me in the comments - What is the first thing you will refuse, discard or get rid of?
🌀 Share this post With those who need to simplify life - sometimes the best productivity comes from the least, not the one else!