Changing just 1 millimeter makes it better

Changing just 1 millimeter makes it better

Well, "just 1 millimeter" might be a bit of an exaggeration.

Surprisingly, there are times when changing just a tiny bit makes a dramatic difference.

Here is a summary of the little things I realized in 2025 that made things better.

A sleeping bag at home so your blankets don't slip off

A sleeping bag I bought for disaster preparedness.

I tried using it at home, and it's just the best.

I have such bad sleeping habits that I toss and turn enough to flip my head and feet around.

People with bad sleeping habits always catch a cold in the winter.

...But, when I put a down sleeping bag inside the one I bought for emergencies, my comforter doesn't slip off. No matter how much I toss and turn, I'm not cold. I don't catch a chill while sleeping.

This is the best.

Plus, this year I'm even using Workman's Mediheal top and bottom set and a mattress pad. These are also gently warm.

There's no harm in having one sleeping bag ready for emergencies. It's also great for daily use. And it's washable.

I especially recommend buying two and connecting them to use as a double setup.

You can even put a thick down comforter inside and feel happy being wrapped up from head to toe.

The world's easiest muscle training you can do right now

Muscle training means going to the gym for a workout!

Try changing that image to "just a little bit right here, right now."

Many of you were likely helped by this during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nakayama Kinnikun's world's easiest muscle training and aerobic exercise.

I often did it with my family member who was recovering from a major surgery at the time.

I still do this one often as well.

The world's shallowest squat.

If you repeat the muscle training above a few times, you'll realize that muscle training can be done anywhere.

Going to the gym, lifting a barbell, and doing one more rep.

You don't need to raise the bar as high as the Tower of Babel. At least, not if you're a beginner at muscle training.

If you've been working on your PC for a while, try raising your arms while you stretch.

Be conscious of your shoulder area.

While waiting for the train, try subtly lifting one leg at a time. Be conscious of your legs and glutes.

When washing dishes, imagine you are doing muscle training for your back and glutes.

You can do it anytime, anywhere, just like that. You can even do muscle training while sleeping.

What's more, you don't have to push yourself hard; just moving your muscles consciously a few times improves blood circulation. Your muscles get warm. This feels good.

Muscle training, dieting, aerobic exercise.

When it comes to moving your body, if you prioritize feeling good first, you'll want to do it again. That's why it lasts.

If you focus on feeling good rather than efficiency, you can feel your body changing, albeit slowly.

I'm especially fond of the Bullworker and the fitness bike.

The Bullworker lets you train your whole body as if you're playing a game.

And the fitness bike. It's the ultimate multitasking machine that lets you burn fat effortlessly while watching YouTube.

Comfort found by shifting by 1 millimeter

Besides that, don't try to understand 100% of what you read. Try finding one favorite phrase a day, for example.

Instead of trying hard to cook side dishes, try recipes where you just wash, cut, and marinate.

If you shift your 'obvious' routines by 1 millimeter, you might find a different way of doing things.

There are so many things in daily life where you realize, 'I'm glad it was this easy!'

Finding these things here and there and writing about them on note is also fun.

Next year, I will continue to look for hints on how to change just 1 millimeter.

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