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Five Habits That Boost Work Motivation, According to GO RIDE Members

Apr 21, 2026

Hello, this is Kai from GO RIDE.


Do you have any habits that help you maintain your motivation at work?


Drink coffee, put on some music, do a little exercise.


Even small things can surprisingly affect how you feel throughout the day, right?

 

This time, we asked the GO RIDE members about how they spend their mornings, how they concentrate, how they unwind, and how they spend their holidays.


As a result, everyone was doing something completely different.


But upon closer inspection, there was one thing they all had in common.


It's about having your own rhythm.


This time, I'll introduce a few of those "fundamentals of work style."

① The habit of "switching on" in the morning

Toyo Hirashima

Before injuries or surgery, I would eat two boiled eggs, yogurt, and a banana, go to the gym for 30 minutes, take a shower, then have coffee, and start work.

-Toyo(GO RIDE CEO)

Nicole

stretch

-Nicole(GO RIDE Engineer)

Kanayo

Brew 500ml of coffee → Put it in a thermos tumbler and sip it little by little while working.

-Kanayo (GO RIDE Engineer)

Michiru Ai

I'm making and drinking coffee!

-Michiru(GO RIDE Account Manager)

Drink a cafe latte

-Miki(GO RIDE back office)

I went to the bakery next door to buy a croissant and enjoyed it with coffee at home 🥐☕️

-Marina(GO RIDE Designer)

Kai Hayamizu

I refresh my mind and body by surfing first thing in the morning.

-Kai(GO RIDE engineer)

Toyo Hirashima

Drinking hot water / Feeding the turtle 🐢

-Rin(GO RIDE Account Manager/Designer)

Coffee, etc."Beverage-related" habitsThere are many, "Time to switch into work mode before starting work"I get the impression that many people value that.

Some people engage in physical activity such as going to the gym or taking walks, so how people spend their mornings is a point where their individuality really shines through.

② Strategies to improve concentration

Toyo Hirashima

Time-based single-tasking

-Toyo(GO RIDE CEO)

Nicole

Create a quiet environment

-Nicole(GO RIDE Engineer)

Kanayo

Turn off notifications / Turn off music

-Kanayo (GO RIDE Engineer)

Toyo Hirashima

Decide which tasks you will complete on the day.

-Rin(GO RIDE Account Manager/Designer)

Kai Hayamizu

Play nature sounds as background music through a speaker (wave sounds are recommended).

-Kai(GO RIDE engineer)

Michiru Ai

I close the door to my workspace! And then I listen to the song "Rain" on my phone as background music.

-Michiru(GO RIDE Account Manager)

It's a safe bet, but play some music.

-Marina(GO RIDE Designer)

Do not open unnecessary data or pages.

-Miki(GO RIDE back office)

Turn off notifications, adjust music, etc. Tips for creating an environment that makes it easy to concentrateI got the impression that many people were doing that.

Also, setting time limits and defining tasks, My own rules for concentratingHaving [something] is another thing they have in common.

③ Ways to change your mood

Toyo Hirashima

Walking, carrying the baby, wiping down surfaces

-Toyo(GO RIDE CEO)

Nicole

stretch

-Nicole(GO RIDE Engineer)

Kanayo

I often open the refrigerator to look for food, but find nothing, so I close it and go back to work.

-Kanayo (GO RIDE Engineer)

Toyo Hirashima

I drink tea / watch turtles / and basically watch One Piece during my breaks!

-Rin(GO RIDE Account Manager/Designer)

Kai Hayamizu

Drink warm tea or coffee.
I also talk to my wife (though this can sometimes be counterproductive...).

-Kai(GO RIDE engineer)

Michiru Ai

Eating sweets

-Michiru(GO RIDE Account Manager)

Go for a walk! 🏃‍♀️ And eating out for lunch once in a while is a nice change of pace.

-Marina(GO RIDE Designer)

Jump

-Miki(GO RIDE back office)

Light physical activity, going outside, etc. Refreshing habitsOn the other hand, there are things like sweets and manga,“Time to slowly return to normal”I got the impression that many people valued that.

Some of the actions, such as "opening the refrigerator, finding nothing, and going back in," are relatable, and each one is...How to change your mood without forcing yourselfThe interesting part is that they're finding it.

④ How to spend your holidays

Toyo Hirashima

I used to surf and snowboard, but now I can't do them at all because of injuries and my growing family.

-Toyo(GO RIDE CEO)

Nicole

Take a walk in the park

-Nicole(GO RIDE Engineer)

Toyo Hirashima

Going out with friends / Watching a movie / Going for a drive (in the passenger seat)

-Rin(GO RIDE Account Manager/Designer)

Michiru Ai

Unless I have plans to meet someone, I prefer to relax at home!

-Michiru(GO RIDE Account Manager)

Beach volleyball, and indoor volleyball during the winter.

-Marina(GO RIDE Designer)

Prepare meals in advance

-Miki(GO RIDE back office)

Kanayo

I like to have lunch and drinks, read books and relax when I'm alone, and go on craft beer tours in Yokohama and Tokyo (this was a regular weekend activity for me in Vancouver).

-Kanayo (GO RIDE Engineer)

Kai Hayamizu

On my days off, I either surf or relax on the beach drinking beer.

-Kai(GO RIDE engineer)

Some people prefer to be active and spend time outdoors, while others value spending time relaxing at home. There is a wide variety of ways to spend your holidays.That was my impression.

As lifestyles and circumstances change, each personA form of relaxation that suits youIt's impressive that they found it.

⑤ Something I've been really into lately

Toyo Hirashima

Dry Zero non-alcoholic beer is wonderfully close to real beer.

-Toyo(GO RIDE CEO)

Nicole

skin care

-Nicole(GO RIDE Engineer)

Toyo Hirashima

Takoyaki parties 🐙 / Museum hopping / I'm planning to renovate my house, so I'm hooked on furniture shopping!

-Rin(GO RIDE Account Manager/Designer)

Kai Hayamizu

I'm obsessed with decluttering my clothes! (Because I have way too many...)

-Kai(GO RIDE engineer)

Michiru Ai

I'm rereading One Piece from chapter one!

-Michiru(GO RIDE Account Manager)

I enjoy both playing and watching volleyball. I also love anime and watch it often! Recently, Japanese anime has become incredibly popular overseas, which makes me proud as a Japanese person.

-Marina(GO RIDE Designer)

Kanayo

Craft beer

-Kanayo (GO RIDE Engineer)

Craft beer, skincare, sports, anime, etc. They have a wide range of interests and each of them has a clear passion for what they like.That was impressive.

In addition to finding enjoyment in everyday life, as in the message,The team has a great atmosphere.The fact that this comes across is also a key point of this section.

summary

This time, we've introduced some of the "motivation-boosting habits" of GO RIDE members.


Although their styles are different, I work at a pace that suits me.That was impressive.


I believe that kind of atmosphere is one of the core aspects of GO RIDE's culture.


If you're even slightly interested, please feel free to contact us. 


We're also looking for new team members! 🙌

https://goriderep.com/pages/careers

Kai Hayamizu

Kai Hayamizu

Engineer

 

Turning ideas into code — one line at a time.