Sunday, May 5, 2024

10 Lessons From Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life




1. Find what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Your Ikigai lies at the intersection of these four elements.

2. Pursue your passions wholeheartedly. When you engage in activities that you're passionate about, you naturally feel more fulfilled and energised.

3. Keep your body and mind active. Engage in physical activities, mental challenges, and lifelong learning to maintain vitality and cognitive function.

4. Build strong connections with family, friends, and community. Surround yourself with people who support and uplift you.

5. Life is filled with ups and downs. Cultivate resilience to navigate challenges with grace and bounce back from setbacks stronger than before.

6. Strive for balance in all aspects of life—work, relationships, leisure, and personal development. Avoid extremes and seek harmony.

7. Practice mindfulness and savour the present moment. Let go of worries about the past or future and focus on fully experiencing the here and now.

8. Take care of your physical and mental well-being by prioritising sleep, nutrition, stress management, and self-care practices.

9. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Appreciate the blessings in your life, big and small, and express thanks regularly.

10. Stay curious and open to new experiences by continuously learning, growing, and evolving as an individual.

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