Accept and let go. There are certain things and situations in life which are not in our control. Accept and move on.

Shikita-ga-nai

1) KAIZEN – kaizen means continuous improvement. Constantly trying to improve across all areas of life. To let go off the assumptions and perfectionism.

JAPANESE CONCEPTS To Live A Fullfilled Life

Never ever compare yourself to anyone. Everyone has their own unique journey and everyone grows at their own pace, in their own way. Don't judge yourself by someone else's path. Comparison kills happiness instead rejoice in your journey.

Oubaitori

It is a way of thinking shown to master a certain technique. 3 stages of acquiring knowledge -Shu - learn the basics of following the technique of one master.Ha- start experimenting , learn from the master and integrate the learning into practice.Ri- focus on innovation and adapting the learning to different situations.

Shu-Ha-Ri

Report , inform, and consult. This forms the basis of all communication, collaboration and healthy information sharing in any organization. Report the problems even if you don't have an answer, as the cost of not reporting the problem is high.

Ho-Ren-So

Mind , Technique , Body - are the key elements for maximum performance. Winning also requires a mindset thats can cope well with stress and setbacks.Behavior = Motivation (mind) , Ability( technique) , and prompt ( Body)

Shin-gi-tai

meaning embrace your Imperfections ! Learn to accept your flaws and also of others. As nothing lasts forever and nothing is entirely complete. No one is perfect as we are all humans . learn to find beauty in your imperfections.

2)Wabi -Sabi

Find your purpose to live. Know your reason for being. This gives the life a direction to work towards.

Ikigai

Omoiyari means caring and showing sincere consideration for others . This helps in building compassion and empathy towards others. Helps in creating healthy relationships.

Omoiyari

Means Respecting the resources we have . not wasting them and using them with a sense of gratitude. This helps in making world more sustainable.

Mottainai

Have dignity during hard times. Such times need to be met with emotional maturity and self control. These times teaches us patience, tolerance ,resilience and perseverance. Which results in overall growth of an individual.

Gaman

Having empathy towards others. As nothing in life is permanent and we gracefully let go of our attachments to transcient things.

Mono-no-aware

Offering the best service without expecting reward. Just keep doing your work to its best ability .

Omotenashi

These are some beautiful and simple japanese concepts which I read in an article . it shows the principles with which the japanese live their life which contributes to their better life .

InThe Ikigai Journey, authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles take their international bestsellerIkigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life a step further by showing you how to find your ownikigai through practical exercises, such as employing new habits and stepping outside your comfort zone. Ikigai is the place where our passion (what we love), mission (what we hope to contribute), vocation (the gifts we have to offer the world) and profession (how our passions and talents can become a livelihood) converge, giving us a personal sense of meaning. This book helps you bring together all of these elements so that you can enjoy a balanced life. Ourikigai is very similar to change: it is a constant that transforms depending on which phase of life we are in. Our "reason for being" is not the same at 15 as it is at 70. Through three sections, this book helps you to accept and embrace that--acting as a tool to revolutionize your future by helping you to understand the past, so you can enjoy your present. Section 1--Journey Through the Future: Tokyo (a symbol of modernity and innovation) Section 2--Journey Through the Past: Kyoto (an ancient capital moored in tradition) Section 3--Journey Through the Present: Ise(an ancient shrine that is destroyed and rebuilt every twenty years) Japan has one of the longest life spans in the world, and the greatest number of centenarians--many of whom cite their strong sense ofikigai as the basis for their happiness and longevity. Unlike many "self-care" practices, which require setting aside time in an increasingly busy world, theikigai method helps you find peace and fulfillment in your busy life.

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider   “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb   According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?

Hector Garcia was born in Spain in 1981 and has been living in Tokyo since 2004. During his spare time he writes aGeekinJapan.com, one of the most widely-read blogs in the world in Spanish and in English, as well as books about his experiences in Japan. He is the author of the bestsellers: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and A Geek in Japan. You can find more of Hector's musings at ageekinjapan.com

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Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician.

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