Written by: Deepa
22 August 2025
Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy that connects passion, mission, vocation and profession. It is the best way to have a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life.
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Research shows that people with ikigai experience less stress, better sleep, improved heart health, along with a healthier and longer life. Ikigai provides balance between mind and body.
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Ask yourself this—what do I love to do, what energizes me each day? This way you are in touch with your passions and joy.
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Find things that you are good at. When you operate within your strengths you will succeed, and also build your self-confidence and mental health.
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Ikigai connects your personal passions with your responsibility to serve the wider community. Ask yourself, how can I use my talent to help others? Service is valuable to mental wellness and emotional order.
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When you are financially stable and healthy, it helps relieve stress. What are the ways you can take your passions and skills to create other opportunities for earning and growth?
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Getting involved with daily activities which support Ikigai, such as activities for exercise, eating mindfully, spending time on creative hobbies or purposeful work, can help lower stress levels and create energy and vitality.
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Remember that Ikigai is not only a thing to think about, but it is also a way of life to become engaged in. When you are mindful & aware of your health, work, & passions that are aligned in the path of your purpose, you are unleashing happiness & longevity.
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