IKIGAI The Japanese formula for happiness _ ikigai means _ ikigai meaning.mp4

Okinawa, a chain of islands about 400 miles southwest of mainland Japan, nicknamed the Village of Longevity. Okinawa has the greatest concentration of centenarians. In Okinawa, you can see plenty of active elderly people, gardening in their yards, riding bikes, playing gateball with their friends. If you ask anyone in Okinawa why they live so long, you will doubtlessly hear the word Ikigai. In Okinawa, people live longer and happier, because they know their reason for waking up. That's Ikigai, as loosely translates means sense of purpose in life. A Japanese concept that means a reason for being. To easily understand, ask yourself the following questions. What you love What you get paid for What you are good at What the world needs When you find the answer that fits all four questions, you're so close to your Ikigai. Ikigai stands at the crossroad of four main qualities. Passion Profession Vocation Mission This diagram is only for easy understanding of Ikigai concept. But Ikigai is much beyond this Venn diagram. The concept of Ikigai has long been in Japanese culture. It was first popularized by a Japanese psychiatrist and academic. In her 1966 book On the Meaning of Life, Ikigai is really like a treasure map. These are 10 rules of Ikigai that extracted from the book. Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life Stay active. Don't retire. Take it slow. Don't fill your stomach. Surround yourself with good friends. Get in shape for your next birthday. Smile. Reconnect with nature. Give thanks. Live in the moment. Follow your Ikigai. Ikigai is a slower process and often has nothing to do with your work or income. A person's Ikigai often grows as they get older. According to studies, lacking a sense of purpose can be detrimental to your health. In this current world, we face constant pressure, fear, and uncertainty, preventing us of our opportunity to be our true self. Ikigai can be a solution to this problem. The beauty of this concept is that it is a universal human experience. It's natural that your purpose will evolve over time. Discover your Ikigai. Pursuing it every day will bring meaning to your life. Thanks for watching and please drop your comments below.