"Turn what 'anyone can do' into something that only I can do"

Hello.
This is Aoyagi.


This week I would like to write about my thoughts on something that I'm sure we've all felt at least once.


Everyone, once in their life,

"Why do I have to do this?"

I'm sure you've had this thought before.


It has happened to me many times in my life.

To be honest, when I was younger I just thought it was a pain. (laughs)

But as you get older, your way of thinking changes.


Chores, simple tasks, assembly line work, etc.

I think it's natural to feel unmotivated when you have to do something that at first glance seems like something that no one else could do.

Recently, I've been thinking of these times as an opportunity to "add value that only I can provide."





For example, just copying documents.


Instead of "I do it because I was told to,"

"How can I make it easier to see?"

"After handing over the copy, consider the person's actions and add a little consideration."

"When you hand it over, say something that will make the recipient happy."


I try to include some kind of +@ that means "something that only I can do."


Then it no longer becomes a "task" but a "proposal" or "something only you can do."

I think this will also lead to the person who made the request feeling, "I'd like to ask XX to do this again next time!"





The same goes for everyday cleaning.

Instead of "just doing it,"

"We want to create a space that is comfortable for everyone."

"I want to impress when I walk into a room."

If you get to work with this in mind, your time will not just be spent making things pretty, but will also have the added benefit of creating an atmosphere.


In the end, even if what you do is the same, I think what remains with you will vary greatly depending on the perspective you approach it from.


Depending on how you look at it, it can go from something that "anyone can do" to something that "only you can do."


When you think about it that way, tasks that you once thought were a pain become time to improve yourself.


And I think it will also build trust and credibility.


Your self-worth may gradually grow depending on how you handle small chores and requests.


This time, I'm writing to my younger self. (laughs)