Life is full of change, it's important to be willing to adapt. Don't be afraid to change your career, your relationships and your lifestyle if it's not making you happy.

Don't Afraid To Change 

Ikigai is your reason for being, the thing that gives your life meaning and purpose. It is there intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

Find Your Ikigai 

Eating healthy, excercising regularly, and getting enough sleep are all essentials for physical and mental health. Make these things a priority in your life.

Take Care Of Your Body 

Helping others is a great way to connect with our community and to make a difference in the world. Find a cause that you care about and get involved.

Give Back To Others

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moments without judgement. It can help us to live more intentionally and to reduce stress.

Be Mindful Of Your Thoughts And Actions 

Learning new things keep our minds active and engage. It can also help us to grow and develop as individuals.

Learn New Things 

Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and boost creativity. Make time for regular walks in the park, hikes in the woods, or simply sitting in your backyard.

Spend Time In Nature 

The Japanese concept of "wabi-sabi" teaches us to appreciate the beauty of imperfection and impermanence.

Live In Present Moments 

"Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" is a book that explores the concept of ikigai, which means "a reason for being" in Japanese. Written by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, the book delves into the principles of finding purpose and fulfillment in life through a blend of Japanese wisdom and modern research. It offers insights on how to discover your passion, cultivate happiness, and live a more meaningful life by aligning your values, skills, and passions.
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<li>Find Your Ikigai</li>
<li>Live In Present Moments</li>
<li>Cultivate Gratitude</li>
<li>Spend Time In Nature</li>
<li>Surround Yourself With Positive People</li>
<li>Take Care Of Your Body</li>
<li>Learn New Things</li>
<li>Give Back To Others</li>
<li>Be Mindful Of Your Thoughts And Actions</li>
<li>Don't Afraid To Change</li>
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10 Life Changing Lessons From Ikigai

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can boost our happiness and wel being. Make a habit of taking time each day to appreciate the good thing in your life, big and small.

Cultivate Gratitude 

The people we spend time with have a big impact on our happiness and well being. Surround yourself with positive, supportive people who make you feel good about yourself.

Surround Yourself With Positive People 

These concepts are very impactful. We should definitely apply these in our life.

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?

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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

Héctor García

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

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