Everydayness
Essential pathways to a life of meaning . . . one day at a time
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives."
Annie Dillard
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Meet Mike Morrison
Mike Morrison, the visionary founder of the University of Toyota, has spent decades helping organizations and individuals unlock their potential through leadership and continuous improvement. With a rich background in consulting for top brands like Toyota and Lexus, Mike's work is grounded in the belief that true leadership is not a title but a process that everyone can embrace. His approach emphasizes the importance of integrating purpose and meaning into both our personal and professional lives, especially in today’s fast-paced, often chaotic world.
Now, Mike is channelling his expertise into a new mission—helping individuals find meaning and fulfilment in their everyday lives. Through his latest book, Everydayness, and a series of supporting courses, Mike provides practical tools and insights that empower people to lead themselves with intention and clarity.
Whether you’re looking to grow personally, enhance your leadership skills, or simply find more purpose in your daily routines, Mike’s work offers a path forward.
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The Everydayness Philosophy
The journey to a more meaningful life is guided by three essential practices: Appreciation, Purpose, and Sensemaking. These elements work together to help you fully experience each day, align your actions with what matters most, and navigate life's challenges with clarity.
By integrating these practices into your daily routine, you create a balanced, intentional life rich with meaning and fulfillment.
Appreciation
Appreciation is about being fully present and finding meaning in everyday moments, both good and bad. By cultivating mindfulness, we enrich our lives and stay connected to what truly matters, helping us navigate daily challenges with greater purpose and intention.
Purpose
Purpose is about identifying and pursuing what matters most in your life. It's the guiding force that shapes your actions and decisions every day, helping you stay aligned with your deepest values and long-term goals. By setting daily intentions and focusing on meaningful activities, you cultivate a sense of purpose that grows over time, bringing clarity and direction to your life.
Sensemaking
Sensemaking is the process of interpreting and understanding the events and challenges that disrupt our daily lives. It involves pausing to manage our emotions, reframing situations, and making thoughtful choices to maintain the flow of our day. By practicing sensemaking, we turn disruptions into opportunities for growth, helping us navigate life's complexities with greater clarity and resilience.
Join the Everydayness Community
Are you ready to make every day a step towards a more balanced, fulfilling life?
Our free community is your gateway to transforming daily routines into powerful habits that bring lasting change. As a member, you’ll gain access to:
Exclusive Articles
Dive into thought-provoking articles that challenge and inspire, covering topics like resilience, mindfulness, and the subtle art of daydreaming.a.
Practical Checklists
Assess and optimize your daily routines with easy-to-follow checklists designed to help you identify areas for improvement.
Actionable Worksheets & Templates
Get hands-on with simple templates that guide you in building sustainable habits, from morning routines to self-reflection practices.
Communicate Directly with Mike Morrison
Engage directly with Mike, ask questions, and be supported in your journey.
Books and Resources
Everydayness: Intentional Practices for Seeing, Being, and Doing in a Post-Pandemic World by Michael Morrison, Ph.D., is a transformative guide that helps readers find deeper meaning in their daily lives.
Drawing on years of research and real-world experience, the book introduces practical strategies for cultivating mindfulness, purpose, and resilience.
By focusing on the ordinary moments that make up our days, Morrison empowers readers to live with greater awareness, intention, and fulfillment, making each day a step towards a more meaningful life.
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Jim Howe
Chief Operating & Financial Officer, Door of Hope
“Throughout my career, I've spent considerable time thinking about concepts like calling and purpose. Mike simplifies this into a more accessible question; 'What would you be doing every day in your most meaningful life?' In reframing the way we approach this idea and many others, his book has helped me rethink my own rituals and rhythms in new and profound ways. With fresh tools and concepts, Everydayness has helped me move toward greater levels of presence, meaning, and thoughtfulness in my personal and work life."
Course & Community
Where self-directed growth meets purposeful living. The course is designed to empower you to take control of your personal and professional development at your own pace. Through engaging content and practical exercises, you'll explore key concepts like mindfulness, purpose, and sensemaking—transforming everyday routines into meaningful practices.
Join our learning community. Here, you’ll find support, inspiration, and the tools you need to thrive. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding or seeking new ways to enrich your life, our courses offer the perfect opportunity to grow, learn, and make lasting changes—on your terms.
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What Others Are Saying
Kimberly Russo
CEO, George Washington University Hospital, Group Vice President DC Region
 Brilliant work! The post pandemic world has created significant challenges, changes and chaos leaving us all trying to figure out how to thrive and not just survive. Mike has delivered a practical approach on how to adapt and transform moments into meaning along the “everydayness” journey. Everydayness addresses the needed focus on well-being and self-care and is an invaluable guide to fulfill one’s own life to the greatest extent. My own “brand” of Everydayness has started with the tools provided by Mike!  Â
Peggy Kennedy
Author, “Approaching Neverland, A Memoir of Epic Tragedy and Happily-Ever-After”
 With Everydayness, Morrison succeeds in laying out a path for living a meaningful and purpose-driven life in the midst of our world of constant distractions and false pursuits.
Everydayness is a terrific guide for anyone looking to reclaim their life and live each day more fully.  Â
Consulting & Coaching
Mike has facilitated new levels of performance for over 30 different organizations in three unique development areas:
 Leadership Development
  Lean Transformations (The Toyota Way)
  Culture Transformations
Mike has also been coaching over the past decade, leveraging an everydayness-centered methodology guiding individuals to new levels of personal growth and impact.
Let’s start with a phone call to better understand your needs!
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