‘Ikigai’ is a Japanese term that simply means ‘your motivation to get out of bed in the morning.’ It’s known as ‘raison d’être’ in French. Ikigai is a combination of the terms ‘iki’, which indicates life or living, and ‘kai’, which implies value, consequence, outcome, or usefulness (pronounced gai).
The notion is deeper and wider than finding your passion since it provides a sort of enjoyment that transcends money or status – and lies at the crossroads of what you love, can be compensated for, and what the world requires.
How to find your ikigai?
Some people believe they can’t find their purpose in life. Some people find themselves dragging themselves out of bed, going to work, and returning home without any enjoyment from the way they spend their days.
Drive and enthusiasm have faded into the background. When this occurs, it can be difficult for people to rekindle the spark and sense of involvement that they formerly possessed.
To find your ikigai, try asking yourself four questions:
- What do you love?
- What are you good at?
- What does the world need from you?
- What can you get paid for?
Extrinsic motivation is unachievable, according to one of the key results of workplace motivational research. In other words, it is impossible to persuade others to perform something for which they are not already motivated.
As a result, ikigai can be found naturally. If you think back, you probably remember having a natural propensity for something as a teenager. When you reached adulthood, however, your natural inclination was impacted by socioeconomic issues such as what others were doing, what your parents thought you should be doing, what sort of money you thought you required to maintain certain standards of life, and so on.
Advantages of having an Ikigai
The benefits of this Japanese philosophy appear to be obvious. It motivates you to get out of bed in the morning. You should be having fun at work, love what you do, and bringing purpose to your life. Your ‘ikigai,’ when combined with good food and a pleasant living environment, is a vital component of healthy aging.
Your ‘ikigai’ is the intersection of several factors, including what you enjoy, what you are excellent at, what the world needs, and what you can be compensated for. It is the point at when your passion, mission, craft, and vocation all come together. A thorough search for oneself is generally the starting point for locating your ‘ikigai.’
You won’t be able to find your Ikigai overnight. Ikigai is an awareness of our own unique life mission, which takes many years and frequently changes for most people. The more dedicated you are to locate your Ikigai, the faster you will find it so start on it today!
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