Paepae Press author

Makoa Harada-Saito

Makoa Harada-Saito writes about changing repeated patterns, choosing boundaries, and planning a move to a smaller independent home. Begin with what matters to you.

Books by Makoa Harada-Saito

Three distinct paths, one reader-first approach.

Explore practical choices for a repeated habit, an automatic yes, or planning a move to a smaller independent home. The downsizing book is a standalone guide.

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Habits and repeated patterns

The Self-Sabotage Reset

An engineer's 30-day system to stop getting in your own way, map the loops that keep repeating, and rebuild self-trust through small promises you can actually keep.

Related note: What Is a Behavior Loop?

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Boundaries and deliberate choices

The People-Pleasing Reset

A practical guide to stop over-agreeing without becoming cold, harsh, or performatively unavailable.

Related note: How to Pause Before an Automatic Yes

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A standalone guide for a smaller independent home

Downsizing for Seniors: The Next-Home Plan

Choose What Fits, Sort a Lifetime of Belongings, and Settle into a Smaller Home

A practical guide for older adults planning a move on their own terms, with attention to routines, priorities, belongings, and the decisions ahead.

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Free Guides & Reads

Three free downloads, with no purchase or email signup required.

Two are 7-day starter kits; the separate downsizing download is a practical planning guide.

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7-day starter kit

The 7-Day Self-Sabotage Reset

Spot one repeated pattern and test a small change that helps you rebuild self-trust.

Get the free 7-Day Self-Sabotage Reset

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7-day starter kit

The 7-Day People-Pleasing Reset

Catch an automatic yes and try one small boundary that fits your capacity.

Get the free 7-Day People-Pleasing Reset

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Practical planning guide

Your First Downsizing Plan

Plan a move to a smaller home by identifying your priorities, choosing where to start, and keeping decisions yours.

Get the free downsizing guide

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Practical Notes

Short ideas for the next small step.

Notes explore behavior loops, smaller redesigns, and the pause before an automatic yes.

Notice the pattern

What Is a Behavior Loop?

Map a trigger, short-term relief, later cost, and one possible redesign.

Try a smaller change

A Small Redesign Test for Self-Sabotage

Choose one repeated pattern and make its next step easier to test.

Make room for an answer

How to Pause Before an Automatic Yes

Check your capacity before offering a clear yes, a partial yes, or a no.

These notes are practical self-help resources. They are not therapy, diagnosis, medical advice, or mental-health treatment.

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