From Caregiver to Coach: Marci on Yoyu, Business, and Life in Japan

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In this candid interview, Marci shares her journey from the U.S. to Japan, her experience as a caregiver, and the power of ‘yoyu’—a simple Japanese concept to express how much wherewithal and oomph you have. Discover how she balances business, caregiving, and holistic healing while embracing abundance.

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Learn how to block time for yourself AND all your responsibilities with yoyu, a common but transformative Japanese concept.

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Learn the exact meaning behind the kanji or characters used in the word “Yoyu,” a common Japanese concept you can use in many situations.

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About the Author:

Hi! I'm Marci. I live in Japan, follow a whole-foods flexitarian diet, use alternative healing modalities, and write about life, "yoyu," & spirituality. When I'm not writing, or building websites, I love helping other soulful authors show up online with their stories.

Here on the blog, you'll get a peek into what it was like caring for my Japanese father-in-law who has Alzheimer’s, and helping my husband make a chemo-free recovery from Stage III colon cancer. Learn more about my upcoming book, Finding Yoyu.

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