Follow the 10 rules to ikigai according to “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life”

According to the Japanese, the answer to a meaningful and purposeful life is simple, ikigai. Learn all about ikigai and why you should find yours, here at Ikigai Living.

Follow the 10 rules to ikigai according to “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

1. Stay active and don’t retire.
Regardless of your age, stay active. Engage yourself in activities that bring you joy and purpose.

2. Leave urgency behind and adopt a slower pace of life.
Slow down, don’t move too fast. Take time to appreciate life’s simple pleasures.

3. Only eat until you are 80% full.
In Japan, this is known as “hara hachi bu.” Simply, you must eat mindfully and in moderation.

4. Surround yourself with good friends.
Relationships and social connections are important to your overall well-being and happiness.

5. Get in shape through daily, gentle exercise.
Take on a regular exercise routine. There are amazing health benefits to even the most gentle of movements and mindfulness.

6. Smile and acknowledge others.
Kindness knows no shame. Be social and engage with others in a positive way.

7. Reconnect with nature.
Spend time in nature. Take in its beauty and wonder.

8. Give back to your community.
Make a positive effort to engage your community. Contribute to the world around you in a meaningful way.

9. Live in the moment.
Be fully present and enjoy life in the here and now. Appreciate the little things in life.

10. Follow your ikigai.
Follow your passions and your mission in life. Stay true to your purpose.

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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles