
👊 I have always been obsessed with Japanese culture because it is so different than the North American approach.
The Japanese have words for concepts that can't be directly translated to the English language and Ikigai is one of those words.
Ikigai roughly translates to “a reason to live.” It's a concept that encourages people to discover what truly matters to them and to live a life filled with purpose and joy.
On the island of Okinawa in Japan, people live one of the longest lifespans in the world in part attributed to practicing Ikigai.
⭐ Purpose is one of the most powerful motivating factors in life.
Neuroscience has shown that a purposeful life, causes greater happiness through increased brain activity in the prefrontal cortex. People spend 1/3 of their life at work. Considering this proportion, we need to ask ourselves if what we do is meaningful.
😊 Finding your personal “Ikigai” is a process of experimentation and getting to know yourself better and asking yourself questions that matter. You can start reflecting about:
- What brings you the most joy, to discover what you love doing?
- What your unique talent is, to find out what you can do best? It could be a hobby.
- What you can be paid for?
- What problem this world has that you can solve?
👏 Whatever your stage in life is, it is never too late to make purposeful decisions, and start living a meaningful life.
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