Japanese people often use a concept called ikigai. Ikigai is central to finding one’s satisfaction and meaning in life. The straight forward translation of ikigai is “reason for being.” Ikigai is certainly not tied to a financial status. It’s what puts a smile on your face when you wake up in the morning and keeps you motivated all day. Ikigai doesn’t need to be a large “thing”, it’s all about enjoying the litle things in life. A warm morning sun in your face, the birds whistling their song,
The Western world translated the ikigai way of life into a coaching strategy. For a lot of people finding their
ikigai can be a long process that requires deep reflection into their wants and needs in all areas of their life
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