Have you found your Ikigai? Ikigai is a Japanese concept. Iki means “life,” and gai means “value” or “worth.” Gai comes from the word kai meaning “shell.” The concept dates back to the Heian period (794 to 1185), when shells were considered valuable. Thus, Ikigai is about finding value in one’s life or discovering one’s purpose—or—the reason one gets up every morning! To understand the concept of Ikigai, see the diagram below: Your Ikigai lies at the center of those interconnecting circles. Even if one area is incomplete, it stops you from living life to your full potential—and you miss out on the opportunity to be happy. And who does not want to be happy? Why should you find your Ikigai? In one word, it motivates you. When you find your Ikigai, you live a healthy life as you make choices based on your sense of purpose. As a result, you end up doing work you are passionate about. Ikigai evolves as you grow, taking you closer to living intentionally. How to find your Ikigai? To find your Ikigai, you must commit time to self-reflection and exploration to identify your strengths, values and skills. You must find out what you […]
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