12 Habits and Mindsets to Let Go of in 2025 for a happier and meaningful life🍵

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Thank you so much for this year ❤︎ I truly owe it all to you! I love you all sooooooo much! Hope you have an amazing day and a fantastic start to the New Year! Arigatooooo✨ Let's make next year the best year together! Keep shining with your bright smile😁

[@cjsrescues]

Happy New Year, Samurai Matcha-San.

[@PrishPradisty]

Happy New Year Samurai-Kun.. have a great success in 2025.. we will be in your care to stay minimalist hehehe..

[@susanneekelund1309]

Happy New Year 🎉💖🇸🇪

[@wendysalvarado2244]

❤ Arigatooo

[@ВераПолевнева]

Dear Aki-san, Happy New Year! Thank you for your work, your videos are always interesting and useful. Be healthy and happy in the new year and always. Arigato!🙏🎄🍱🍜🎁🍰🎊

[@gretadamico3735]

You don’t have to go back to teaching, because you never stopped! You are a natural teacher, funny, engaging and encouraging. Now more of us half-bananas get to learn from you, and along with you! Thanks for your courage in sharing your process and learnings.

[@nadirafant6428]

As a 50% banana I 100% agree!

[@SingingBiologist]

Me too! Totally love it being 50% banana 😂 thank you very much Aki! 😊 you made my day again!

[@ewar2919]

I am a teacher myself and the first thing I can feel while watching you here is your perfectly PEDAGOGICAL way to explain things. Thank you :-) and happy 2025 to you too. Greetings from Norway!

[@SIC647]

What a lovely video! I need to watch it several more times to really grasp what you mean. You are such a wonderful teacher.

[@SIC647]

I love all your videos, and you should make them exactly the way you want. But would you accept a suggestion? I think that the stock videos don't fit that well into the videos. They have a completely different vibe than the rest of your videos, and they are so staged and artificial. You are so genuine and straightforward that I find the difference jarring.

[@dflosounds]

I actually really like the Japanese clock design where the numbers themselves move, and the "now" stays still. It feels like a metaphor for living in the present moment, because "now" is all we really have. Thank you for a year full of videos and I'm looking forward to what you come up with in 2025!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Thank you! I love that concept too! Have a great 2025 together:))

[@joanpaez4445]

It's exciting to think we can share 2025 together. I very much appreciate that you've enumerated 10 super ways to focus and concentrate on getting more positive, to becoming a better person, whatever that means for us individually. The Japanese clock design is a powerful reorientation for a more positive outlook on life. Thank you for that one concept and practice. The other nine are useful and life changing, as well, so look what a super year 2025 is going to be! Thank you for this video, Aki. I so look forward to more in January and into 2025. This is your successful teaching time!😊

[@therichbuddha3277]

1.Conventional Concept of Time 2.Sacrificing Sleep 3.Being Afraid of Loneliness 4.Taking Work too Seriously 5.Hiding Weaknesses 6.Negative Words 7.Breaking Promises to Yourself 8.Procrastinating Decisions 9.Living by Others Opinions 10.Anger 11.Taking Things for Granted 12.Beating Yourself Up

[@lazy1n.sp4ce]

Tysm!!!, i was searching for this

[@donnau3735]

Since I retired a couple of years ago, I am absolutely embracing living alone (but with my doggie) and enjoying every minute! I may live alone, but I'm not lonely. I am at one with my own thoughts and ideas, and keep myself busy, or not. Arigato Aki, for your channel and posting positive, upbeat videos.

[@nariu7times328]

Dear Aki, I have been ill for a few years. I watch your videos thinking about "one day I will feel well enough for morning walks...for yoga...to clean the toilet" Well, that time is coming! I am having a medical proceedure tomorrow that hopefully will change my life.I will be able to follow many old videos and also you new ones! I will enjoy and be happy! Thank you!

[@ewastachowska6848]

Get well soon. May God bless you and make all your dreams come true. ❤

[@jackgaz6624]

my #1 habit to break is daydreaming arguments I might have with random strangers where I come out on top. I don't need to prove I'm right about something that never happened and it just makes me anxious over nothing.

[@kerim.peardon5551]

I feel called out. LOL. I do this all the time, but also with people I do know.

[@kizzyjem]

I used to do this SO much. Now I rarely do it. I recognise when it’s happening and acknowledge that I’m tapping into generating anxiety, fear, and my hero or saviour leanings! I remind myself that I don’t need to do that in imaginary life. I am my own hero. I wish you well in your endeavour my friend.

[@chrischabre9382]

Thank you for your positive influence!

[@Mr.Amirali86]

I’ve become really interested in researching Japan and doing most of my work in a Japanese style to have a better and happier life. I’m also very eager to visit Japan one day, but unfortunately, it feels like such a big dream for me🥲 Happy New Year 🎆🎆

[@swat37]

Your entire KZbin channel is a gift. I've been subscribed for a few years now and have always loved your positivity. Happy new year, Aki!

[@Hayleymo]

When I return to work after the New Year, I expect to be be retraining (again) someone who is senior to me, and who has been promoted above their capability (and against my advice) so I may have a banana to eat, to fortify myself (and remind myself of your wise words) during the training session...

[@Mike-Eye]

Samurai matcha = My Psychologist, Psychiatrist, and Doctor.

[@sastarealmondo]

Aki you were born to do this 😊

[@DCB938]

Thank you. I always come away from your videos with a new concept to help me with my life and my attitude towards it. You are great. Life gets simpler with your advice and your happy attitude

[@mbsamiam]

Aki-san, the truth about your logo is that everyone would have loved it regardless of the final design because we all love YOU! But the logo you designed really IS great! Also, what suits you as a job is what you enjoy, not what someone else thinks you should be doing.

[@rabiarhallab1116]

Big Fat Thank you❤ an amazing video as always. Thanks from Dubai ❤

[@karendigby-rf1hk]

I laughed more than once- especially learning that we are all 50% banana! Thank you, Aki, for bringing us fresh, positive ways of seeing the world, and of being in the world. Your videos are prompting me to change my life in wonderful ways!

[@andreajim1000]

That was great!

[@OldSusy-rc7dh]

You are so amazing! I am 73 and I have learnt so much from you! You are still a teacher, of a kind, and it is so refreshing to hear what you have to say. Thank you!

[@HelenSew]

Thanks a lot for your videos ! They give me so much energy, are very calming and encourage me to become more minimal 🤗

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Awww, Thank you so much Helen-san! I'm so glad to hear that form you:) I'll keep doing my best to make people happy and positive and of course minimal😁 Arigatou!

[@roxtendo]

I have four cats, two are siblings from the street so I'm definitely never alone :D this little fellows prevent me from some serious depression and they are my Motivation to keep going no matter what

[@LateRounder]

Ah, yes, Samurai Matcha, my favorite matcha drinking samurai on this platform. Time to shift my conventional time conception!

[@wavesofzen5383]

Sleep helps with my depression it really is great medicine

[@Nicades]

True. But 7-8 hours isnt enough for my mind or body. I sleep 10-11 hours every day really. And Im so healty.

[@katblehm2119]

Sleep = my Superpower 😴 💪

[@jasonlennick6922]

Happy New Year! Thanks for this helpful list, I especially enjoyed the banana one as my blog is called halfbananas!

[@theodorelux]

adopting a pet is a perfect cure for loneliness as well, practical, legit and you get to help give a good home to a cute animal! what could be better? 😸🐕

[@johnseed3928]

Merci ! ❤ Happy New Year 2025 😀

[@MOONWALKMusic]

I’m always happy when I see a new video from you because I just know it’s going to be great 👍 Greetings from Germany

[@isusiso581]

50% banana! I laughed so hard at this and I am definitely going to incorporate that phrase in my daily life. It's golden! :D

[@алиналескова-щ7г]

Привет из России~ вы и ваш канал для меня стал лучиком света за последнее время, и благодаря вам я чувствую, что хочу наслаждаться своей жизнью, какие бы препятствия она бы не посылала. Вы действительно вдохновляете❤️

[@AM-bm2xw]

Sleep & enjoying solitude 👌🏼 2025 vibes ❤

[@Kong2112]

Very great advices

[@meerir5754]

I love the time concept you’re introducing, it’s such a simple yet profound change in perspective. I wish clocks were like that

[@chickolat]

Overall good message but some are what I would consider toxic positivity. Feeling sad/disappointed/angry can be healthy. They are emotions, its about knowing how to regulate is important. When you are saying all these positive thigs constantly, you are shoving down your actual feelings about the situation. Accepting that sometimes its okay to feel lonely, sad, angry, its about life's ebb and flow just like past, present and future. When I was in Japan, i found people to be so polite that you never get to learn who they are actually. One day I was waiting to talk to the attended at the subway station and they were speaking with a mom & daughter so I stood a bit further away to give them space. Once he was done, I could see he let out a 'frustrated' sigh. So when I went up, I said "you must be having a hard day" and he was so embarrassed that I saw him express his real emotions, he profusely apologized. I felt so bad for him and then I realized, every day Japanese are bottling up their real emotions and unable to show/be vulnerable. We are human, its completely okay to express and thats what helps us connect.

[@savitriseegobin3818]

Couldn't agree with you more. Getting to the root of why we feel the way we do in each moment is a mindful practice but not holding onto to them is the real gem.

[@adm7673]

omg someone just being rude to me and the banana thing makes me laugh 😂

[@josheehan6026]

Love this! I am going to follow your advice - I like the concept of time! Happy 2025 to you! ❤

[@manuelanolte8221]

Alles gute fürs das Jahr 2025 ! Gesundheit , Glück und Zufriedenheit 🎉

[@paddy8888]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Aki. I had a moment of awakening when you quoted Nakamura Tempu. I realized I had been feeding my mind with bad news every day, news about wars, disasters, famines, etc. All that made my thoughts and words very negative, pessimistic, and discouraging. Today is the last day of 2024. I shall NOT carry forward one iota of that negativity and habit to the new year! I love you, Aki! ❤

[@jennesont4791]

Your videos are the perfect blend of good advice, humour, gratitude and acceptance. Thank you

[@Subfuture]

I appreciate your wisdom over the years.

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Awww, Thank you so much! Arigatou! I'm here thanks to you❤︎

[@OliverSeager-b1m]

Happy new year aki hope you have a great new years and a great year ahead of you great video arigato

[@EttieneIsEtti]

I will try to smile everyday and live my days more positively like your advice. May next year be a better year for everyone.😄

[@faithcritchfield1066]

Thank you for all of the amazing content you've created for us in 2024 Aki! Your advice has helped me to live a simpler, happier, and more gratitude filled life!

[@xochilguevara3429]

I like that time idea; interesting 🤔

[@lucindakennedy8347]

Enlightening and adorable. Thank you.

[@mctrustsnoone3781]

Dearest Aki, I just love your positivity! Your channel is a blessing and I’m grateful for your content. I’m constantly seeking self-improvement and you provide such constructive food for thought.

[@Maryam.A95]

Love your positive energy ❤️ thank you for sharing this great and lovely video! I wish you a wonderful New Year filled your days with joy and happiness.

[@gaylathrom]

Thank you for continuing to be true to yourself. I get many comments that my cheerful disposition does not match my profession. (Lawyer) I guess because I am transparent about my weaknesses. I’m serious about my work but don’t take myself so seriously. Happy New Year to you. I will implement keeping promises to myself as the first one.

[@djurdjapavlovic1750]

WOOOW! This is awesome content, very deep and philosophical❤

[@kolitiokada9825]

Hey Aki! Thank you for your beautiful video! Very uplifting!💕

[@reneecherrie]

So much wisdom ❤ Thank you

[@eerice704]

Thank you for your teachings 🙏

[@gyongyikovacs8443]

Thank you Aki! You keep me inspired by all your content. I wish you a healthy, happy, blessed, blissful 2025! 🎉❤

[@margaretinsydney3856]

This is wonderful, Aki! I love that concept of time, and I'm going to start imagining it flowing like that. It's tremendously freeing! More sleep is something for me to work on, too. 😴

[@nancysmith3400]

🤗Good plan, words of wisdom 🙏 Thank you !

[@georginashanti4605]

I tuned in just to see you talking into the banana microphone! Happy new year to all! 💛☺️🎊

[@lolag7593]

I've been enjoying your videos, and you've gathered some really great ideas in this one! The future to present to past is my favorite, but there is much other food for thought here!

[@Linda-fg2rz]

Love from Canada. Happy New 'Year!

[@patriciarist856]

Thank you for an amazing 2024 full of great videos 🎉❤!! Happy new year Aki-san, have an amazing and fulfilling 2025🎉

[@winamortenson9125]

You are so fun and also caring! Thanks for all these helpful insights, and inspirational ideas. Your attitude is so uplifting to our spirits! I really like your logo! It is very cool how it looks like two things at once: the whisk, and a Samurai hairstyle! We will need each other to have a great year in 2025--community encouraging each other. 🧡 Happy New Year!

[@ArtfulLifeByCourtney]

You are such a breath of fresh air, my friend. This is going on my repeat playlist ❤

[@markwhitney4580]

You are awesome. Every time I watch one of your videos, it seems to make me smile. THANK YOU !!!!!

[@jaejemhmitch]

This is a beautiful video to watch to start a new year. I love you, Aki. Whenever I watch your videos, I feel motivated and positivity flows. Keep the energy and good vibes going. Stay healthy.

[@calvin.somerville]

These are such great tips Aki! I'm going to give them all focus in the new year! Was so happy to see this video pop up while watching your old videos just now! I hope you have a lovely New Year and a joyful 2025! 🎉❤

[@ColleenC-w2j]

Aki, do not be so hard on yourself. The live tea ceremony was amazing! What you perceive as a weakness is really a strength. Keep being you ❤

[@Saamz-t4b]

I've never set any new year resolution before but I'm planning to do some for the year 2025 . 🎉and I'm thankful for you Aki. Your videos have helped me a lot in the past few months 🎉

[@katblehm2119]

The movement of future into present is very Zen. I once did a course which taught us to “Create a Future Worth Living Into” … brilliant! 🙏🏼

[@WealthyChronicle]

Is anyone else ready to finally start prioritizing sleep over late-night scrolling? I’m sold! 🛌✨

[@DavidEgrasky]

Another fantastic enjoyable video thank you

[@mahasalemi]

I adore how your content is always creative, instructive and inspiring. Wish miracles happen to you ❤

[@Esther-ps3vx]

Happy New Year Aki, thank you for all your hard work and dedication that you put into your videos. Let's do this together. Happy New Year Everyone. Have a fantastic 2025.

[@JMcYrk]

I love Zoro and I love you! Thank you for another interesting and valuable video. Happy New Year to you!🙂❤

[@intervise85]

Thanks!

[@SamuraiMatcha]

Whaaat!!! Thank you so so much!!!!! I'm so grateful for what you've done for me✨ I'll do my best😁

[@gonnabeayogi1445]

I’d just like to sincerely thank you for sharing your wit and wisdom. I have had severe depression most of my adult life. I’ve started copying some of the things you do and I’m feeling like I’ve unlocked some magical life hack. I’m getting the house clean, I’m waking up and positively greeting the day. Being thankful and respectful of your environment and yourself is really an enjoyable way to live.

[@denisconrad8534]

happy new year AKI thank you for these 12 positiv mind sets

[@diw2756]

Those are really great habitats to embrace; I am jotting down notes and learning from you😀thank you!

[@eduardor0605]

Happy new year my friend ❤

[@JasminAsterios]

Hey Aki, I think the First Point is an interesting way of thinking about time. Second one: ooh, I definitly get my 7-8h sleep per night! This ist too important 😊 Thank you for this great Video and all the effort 🙇🏽‍♂️ As it happens to be the Last two days in this year, I'd Like to Wish you all the best for 2025, a healthy and Happy life and may all your wishes come true. Sending good Vibes and greetings from Germany 🤗

[@herlindeclark5488]

Thank you! I will incorporate these truths into my life, starting today. Health and luck for your life in the coming year!

[@John_Doe_Jr.]

Thank you, kind man! Looking at you, I'm trying to be kinder too. Keep making your videos, don't stop!

[@sria2574]

What a wonderful video, Arigato Aki, and wish you a Happy New year too

[@satoshigerber1271]

Hello Aki, thanks for your content, especially for the alternative view on time. Happy new year from satoshi.

[@TylerMartin-z2h]

I just recently discovered your channel over a holiday break. You have already so impacted myself going back to work, how I interact with my family, and how I reflect on and treat life. You are a gift, thank you so much.

[@scribemike]

This is one of the most beautiful channels I've come across here on KZbin. I'm sooooo happy I found this space. Thank you for these videos and the thought behind them.

[@tempertenchi]

🎉 thank you very matcha for being such a big influence in my life this year, can't wait to start fresh in 2025 with healthier habits.

[@PeggyLeung-ev1vo]

Aki thank you for the amazing idea from this video and all the videos you made for all of us in 2014. Wishing you and everyone watching your channel a happy healthy year in 2025. Arigato 🎉❤😊

[@brendanakamoto8598]

Happy Happy New Year, Aki! Looking forward to many more of your enjoyable videos in the New Year! ❤

[@practicalpen1990]

Thank you, Aki! This is the most realistic set of New Year's resolutions I've ever seen, and I don't even feel pressured about them. Have a great 2025!

[@marizreambonanza1062]

Thank you Samurai Matcha Aki for your calming encouragement. Keep it up! You guided my 2024 decisions. Happy New Year! Love from Philippines.

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

Yes! Our words do have power! It’s Biblical, too, totally true. Even plants respond to our words. Great video! I hope your nails heal fast, ouch! ❤

[@amylondon3642]

Aki, the 50% banana concept is brilliant. Thank you so much for your fantastic content. And for making me laugh today at the brain freezing up when public speaking. That happens to me as well. Nice to laugh at it! Happy new year to you!

[@voicesinthewoods]

You’re adorable! Thanks for all the great reminders and tips!

[@Diana-wn1kk]

Your channel is really beautiful and inspiring. Thank you so much. Happy 2025!

[@MissSophiestication]

Sending you happy thoughts for the New Year from Poland, Europe😊

[@agatadziedzic-dean3961]

Thank you Aki! These are things worth deeper meditation and sharing with my friends🙏🙏🙏after all I am 50% banana

[@lingao6319]

Thank you for your optimistic attitude toward everything. It warms my heart and brings a smile to my face every time I watch your videos. I hope both you and I achieve all our new goals in 2025.

[@Serpe8oito]

Thank you very much for this video, it came at the most opportune time for me. I wish you all the best for the new year. Happy 2025!!!!

[@rachaelmt2984]

Wow!!! Thank you!! You are my favorite youtuber!! Love u so much. Every word you say is so intentional and meaningful. I love the calm beautiful zen in you ❤

[@clapotisdumonde]

Merci Aki. Que la joie accompagne vos pas pour cette nouvelle année.

[@BirdsNNVA]

Happy New Year, Aki! I love your 50% banana framing. If we know that we share 50% of our DNA with bananas, it’s easier to forgive others, and ourselves.

[@countdown.moments]

If you want to achieve your goals you need a system to be successful. If you create good habits you will become a better person. It is our habits that make us. I would love to see more live on your channel. Happy Holiday season