Life Balance Lab

Strategic Learning Design
for
Health & Behavior Change

From complex to clear.
From knowing to doing.

Simple structures.
Sustainable learning habits.

About


Dr. Tomo 
Instructional Designer

Specializing in
Health, Wellbeing & Workplace Learning

💡 Designing clear, actionable learning experiences rooted in medicine, mindfulness, and habit formation.


I’m an MD and PhD in Hospital Administration currently working as an occupational physician,
with a growing focus on instructional design to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and lasting behavior change.

Because knowledge isn’t enough—people need space to reflect, and structure to apply it.


With a background in diabetes care, occupational health, and staff training, I witnessed firsthand how even accurate medical advice often failed to spark lasting change.
What was missing wasn’t information—it was a design that supports internal reflection and behavioral follow-through.


This led me to study mindfulness and become a certified MBSR teacher. I was deeply inspired by the structure of the 8-week program—how it guided learners to pause, reflect, and act.


That experience shaped my core belief as an instructional designer:
Change happens when clarity meets reflection—and both are built into the learning structure.


Today, I design clear, behaviorally-informed learning for health, workplace growth, and sustainable habits.
My work has reached over 3,000 learners on Udemy and continues to expand across digital platforms.

Portfolio

I design learning experiences that are simple, structured, and behavior-focused—especially in healthcare and workplace contexts.

Here are selected works that reflect my design philosophy: 
Each one is designed to remove friction—making it easy to start, follow, and apply.


Mindful Productivity Course

Udemy for Business|3,400+ learners

A micro-course that helps busy professionals reset focus, reduce stress, and sustain healthy habits.
Format: Short videos, guided audio, habit logs
Tools: Camtasia, Canva
My role: Teacher, Instructional Designer, Content Creator

🔗 Mindfulness Meditation for Productivity


Kindle Publications (5 titles)

Health and wellness topics translated into actionable, self-paced learning for healthcare and education professionals.

Key themes: Mindfulness, habit formation, AI-powered content creation
Tools: Kindle Direct Publishing, Canva, ChatGPT
My role: Author, Learning Designer, Behavior Strategist

🔗 Kindle Books


Behavior Change Templates & Habit Kits

Created digital tools to support habit formation through structured, self-paced guidance—designed with clarity and minimalism in mind.

Format: Google Docs, Canva-based planners, behavior checklists
Use case: Health professionals, wellness educators, adult learners
Example: Printable Habit Kit for Journaling & Reflection
Tools: Google Docs, Canva
My role: Instructional Designer / Content Architect

🔗 Habit-Design Journal

Services|What I Offer


 I design learning experiences that are clear, actionable, and behaviorally informed
—especially for healthcare, wellbeing, and workplace education.


Instructional Design

I design full learning experiences from scratch, including course structure, module objectives, learner flow, and assessments—based on adult learning and behavioral science.


eLearning Course Development

I create self-paced online courses (e.g., Udemy Business), including video scripts, slide design, and learner engagement strategies.

Tools: Canva, Camtasia, Notion, ChatGPT


Habit Formation Tools

I develop printable and digital templates (e.g., checklists, planners, reflection guides) that support behavior change and self-directed practice.


Content Simplification

I translate complex health or wellness information into learner-friendly materials (e.g., PDFs, scripts, guides) that are easy to follow and apply.


Workplace Learning Design

I plan and structure job-embedded learning programs for healthcare or wellness professionals, focused on motivation, self-regulation, and mental resilience.


Tools I Use

Notion|Canva|Camtasia|ChatGPT|Google Docs|PDF templates|KDP


※ Currently not seeking new clients, but open to meaningful collaborations.

Contact

I’m not actively seeking new roles at the moment, but I’m always open to meaningful conversations around:


• Instructional design in healthcare and wellbeing
• Habit-based learning programs
• Scalable, behavior-friendly eLearning solutions


If you’re working on something aligned, feel free to reach out.



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Life balance Lab

Designing clear, structured learning experiences for behavior change and professional growth.

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info@mindfulness-productivity.com


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