The Ensō system – Template explanation

The Ensō system – Template explanation

Jan 19, 2025 | Productivity

The systems you used over and over never worked for you.

These methods are usually one-size-fits-all solutions. However, this frequently fails because each individual’s life and needs are unique.

It makes you feel lost, unfulfilled, stressed, and procrastinate all the time.

Many people believe that if they work harder or manifest it enough, they will overcome productivity challenges.

However, it is not about willpower; rather, it is about having the right system and purpose.

If those methods do not work, what DOES?

You can get The Ensō tool HERE.

We often focus too much on goals that do not reflect our true selves.

Ikigai is a Japanese concept of discovering your purpose through exploring the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. This age-old philosophy offers a structured approach to identifying your purpose and leading a meaningful life.

When you live in alignment with your ikigai, your activities fill you with joy and satisfaction because you’re living for your purpose.

It’s about being patient and persistent in your pursuit—it’s a journey of self-discovery, not a race to the finish line.

You feel lost because you don’t know what to do next.

You don’t know what to do next because you don’t have a goal.

If you used Ikigai the right way, you should get your purpose.

A purpose is a goal.

But it doesn’t end here. For you to be successful, you need to break your big goal into smaller, actionable steps.

Your goal should be based on your values and the commitments you are making to yourself.

In this Enso system, you’ll go through a process to set the goal the right way. So it resonates with your deepest values.

It helps you break it down into smaller steps and weekly actions.

This approach is intended to provide you with not only success but also a sense of genuine fulfillment and long-term motivation. You will overcome the cycle of burnout and overwhelm.

You can get The Ensō tool HERE.

So How Do You Use It?

Initial Setup and Purpose Identification

First, we’ll dive into our souls. It’s important to identify what we truly want, what our purpose is, and why some tasks feel like chores while others are effortlessly enjoyable. From your purpose, we’ll define our goals for a year.

Goal Setting and Plan

Each month you will focus on smaller goals. After you set your goal, you’ll create smaller goals or tasks.

You will plan your entire month around your main goal.

Financial Setup

Your goal may be more about financial freedom. The template includes budget planning to help with this. It can be used for both small and large financial goals, such as taking a vacation or paying off debt. The financial system is organized into goal-setting, income and expense budgets, expense and income records, and transfers.

Weekly Plan and Categorization

Every Saturday, you’ll plan your week. This week should be filled with tasks leading to your monthly goal. This is where the Eisenhower matrix can help you categorize each task based on its urgency and importance. This simple, powerful approach will help you focus on what is most important for your long-term success. You will also use your morning and evening routines to establish habits that will help you achieve your goals. You need to do these every day and make sure you complete them.

Reflection and Review

At the end of each month, you’ll take a moment to reflect. You can rate your month with a ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ based on your emotions. However, you will reflect on your goals, tasks, and areas for improvement. This system works because it assumes that you will fail. As humans, we cannot be perfect all the time. And that is okay. This is precisely why we conduct reflections like these. So you can get better over time, every month.

Adjustment and Adaptation

Based on your monthly reflections, you’ll adapt your planning for the upcoming month. Thanks to this cycle of action and reflection, the system will evolve alongside you.

Continuous Use

This system is designed to be used extensively. To improve, you must maintain consistency. Regular reviews will ensure that the system remains effective and relevant to you.

So as you can see, this is not just a digital planner. It’s a system and powerful tool for your everyday life.

This is your chance to finally find a purpose in life. Organizing your life, finding peace, and never feeling overwhelmed or burned out.

The Ensō System aims to help you regain control of your life.

This is an opportunity to change your approach to productivity and achieving your goals. I hope you use this system to help you grow and succeed.

So enjoy it, make the most of it, and tell me how it helps you level up your life 🙂

You can get The Ensō tool HERE.