7 Habits to Enhance Well-being, Learned from Matchmaking Anniversary

The potential for happiness beyond imagination, hidden in the power of matchmaking
Today, November 6th, is 'Matchmaking Anniversary'.
Taking this day as an opportunity, why not think from a new perspective about the potential for well-being that meeting a life partner brings?

Is there any significance to the fact that November 5th, Matchmaking Day, and November 6th, Matchmaking Anniversary, are consecutive anniversaries? Haha.

There are several interesting reasons and grounds for this.

1. Seasonal significance

   • November is a transitional period from autumn to winter, and it is considered a time to seek new encounters and relationships.

   • As it is also a time when social interactions increase toward the end of the year and the New Year, it is considered suitable for matchmaking and arranged meetings.

2. Wordplay and the establishment of anniversaries

   • November 5th was designated as Matchmaking Day based on the wordplay 'ii (11) go (5) en' (good connection).

   • Matchmaking Anniversary was established to commemorate the matchmaking parties that were popular in the 1970s.

3. Japanese tradition and culture

   • Matchmaking has been a traditional event held at Japanese shrines since ancient times,
     and Izumo Taisha, in particular, is known as the god of matchmaking.

   • Arranged meetings (omiai) were the mainstream form of marriage from the Edo period to the early Showa period,
     and have become a part of Japanese culture.

4. Significance in modern society

   • Although love marriages are the mainstream today, forms of matchmaking such as marriage consultation agencies and matchmaking parties remain while evolving.

   • As people marry later in life, matchmaking events hosted by local governments and companies are also increasing, playing a role in providing opportunities for encounters.

5. Public Interest and Demand

   • In November, the number of visitors to matchmaking shrines increases due to the desire to be blessed with a good match.

   • Matchmaking Anniversary serves as an opportunity to increase interest in modern matchmaking events and other marriage-hunting activities.

For these reasons, the fact that November 5th and 6th are set as consecutive days for matchmaking and marriage-hunting anniversaries can be said to be significant, reflecting the season, culture, and social demand. It can also be considered a demonstration of an aspect of Japanese culture that continues to evolve in line with modern society while cherishing long-standing traditions.

Matchmaking is not merely a means to marriage.
It is a valuable opportunity to deepen self-understanding and re-examine the direction of one's life.

Through this anniversary, we can gain deep insights into the power of human connections and
the improvement in well-being that they bring.

7 Habits to Enhance Well-being

1. Deepening Self-Understanding

   • Clarify your values and life goals

   • Cultivate inner peace through self-acceptance

2. Cultivating an Open Mind

   • Welcome encounters with people from diverse backgrounds

   • Remove preconceptions and explore new possibilities

3. Improving Communication Skills

   • Hone active listening skills

   • Enhance self-expression and strive for sincere dialogue

4. Making Gratitude a Habit

   • Express gratitude for the small things in daily life

   • Appreciate connections with others and deepen relationships

5. Future-Oriented Thinking

   • Take opportunities to consider long-term life plans

   • Visualize a future of growing together with your partner

6. Mindful Relationship Building

   • Focus on the other person's words and actions to show deep understanding

   • Cherish every moment of interaction to improve the quality of the relationship

7. Sense of Social Contribution

   • Explore ways to contribute to society together as a couple

   • Be aware that individual happiness leads to the well-being of society as a whole

These habits can be applied not only in matchmaking scenarios but also in all human relationships and situations of self-growth.

Why should we focus on this theme now?

1. Changes in Society:
   In today's increasingly digitized society,
   building genuine human relationships is becoming more important than ever.

2. Redefining Well-being:
   We are in an era where we think not only about individual happiness but also about the happiness of society as a whole.

3. Respect for Diversity:
   Meeting people with various values and backgrounds is essential for the development of society.

4. A New Form of Self-Actualization:
   Relationships where partners grow together and
   bring out each other's potential are gaining attention.

Advice for Practice

• Start with self-analysis.
  By clarifying your own values and goals,
  you can better prepare for new encounters.

• Consciously create opportunities for new encounters in your daily life.

• Balance online and offline interactions and have diverse places to connect with others.

• Prioritize the quality of your encounters and strive for deep dialogue.

A Message for the Future

Within you lies dormant potential yet to be discovered.
Let Matchmaking Anniversary be the catalyst for building new relationships with yourself and others. The small changes in each individual will eventually lead to an improvement in the well-being of society as a whole.

From today, try to be mindful of how you interact with the people around you.
Look into the other person's eyes when listening, and show genuine interest.
By doing so, the 'power of connection' sleeping within you will begin to awaken.

The future is shaped by the choices you make in this very moment.
By adopting habits that enhance well-being, your life will become richer and more meaningful.

And your happiness,
will surely lead to the happiness of those around you as well.

Now, let us have the courage to take a step toward new encounters.
Believe in the potential sleeping within you, utilize the power of connection, and
let us create a more brilliant future.

We are rooting for your growth and happiness with all our hearts!

References

Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: a meta-analytic review. PLoS medicine, 7(7), e1000316.

• Diener, E., & Seligman, M. E. (2002). Very happy people. Psychological science, 13(1), 81-84.

• Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: a meta-analytic review. PLoS medicine, 7(7), e1000316.

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