IKIGAI

T H E J A PA N E S E S E C R E T TO A
LONG HAPPY LIFE

GENERAL
INFORMATION
AUTHORS: Hector Garcia and
Francesc Miralles
PUBLISHER: Penguin Life: Illustrated
edition (208 pages)
PUBLISHED DATE: April 2016
GENRE: Self-help book
SUMMARY:
It explores the concept of
“Ikigai”, which is a Japanese term
that roughly translate to “reason
for being” or “the happiness of
always being busy”. The book delves
into the idea of finding one’s
purpose in life, combining passion,
mission, vocation, and profession.
The book offers insights and
practical advice on how to
incorporate the concept of “Ikigai’
into one’s daily life.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
They introduce and
explore the concept of
“Ikigai” to a broader
audience. Their goal was
Hector Garcia Francesc Miralles to offer practical guidance
and insights on how
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author ,speaker,musician
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individuals can align their
-He is a citizen of -his works fields of daily activities with their
Japan where he has self help
lived for over a developmentt and “ikigai” to experience
decades. mindfulness greater well-being and
-an author of “A -author of a novel
geek of Japan” “Love in Lowercase”
satisfaction.
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 According to the Japanese, the secret of their
long happy life is the concept IKIGAI which
means a reason for living

Ikigai is the place where passion mission

vocation and profession intersect and having
the sense of ikigai means that each day is
infused with meaning

The book explores the Japanese village with

the highest percentage of centenarians in the
world, revealing the secrets to their longevity
and happiness. It covers their lifestyle habits
such as diet, physical activity, work, sense of
community, and collaboration, and offers
practical advice to help readers discover their
own ikigai.
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10 LESSONS FROM THE
BOOK
AND
HOW CAN WE
AS,ADOLESCENTS,APPLY
THE LESSONS
1.embrace lifelong learning mindset

2. We need to continue doing the activities

we enjoy.

3. Learning from individuals who lived

longer can also lead us to a long happy life
4. STAY FULLY ABSORBED IN THE
TASK AT HAND WITHOUT ANY
DISTRACTIONS
7. The importance of a balanced and
nutritious diet for longetivity and well being

9 .Concentrate on the things that we can control

rather than worrying about the things we can't
control.
7. The importance of a balanced and
nutritious diet for longetivity and well being

9 .Concentrate on the things that we can control

rather than worrying about the things we can't
control.
10. Having a meaningful life
EXAMPLE OF HOW CAN
WE APPLY THE LESSONS
AS ADOLESCENTS
As adolescents, we can learn valuable lessons from
older individuals by inquiring about their secrets
and experiences, which can help us adopt some of
their lifestyle choices and habits that promote
longevity.
It's important to never give up on the things that bring us
joy and fulfillment. I have a personal experience with this.
My mother doesn't support my passion for art because she
thinks it won't pay off financially and it's just a waste of
time. However, I refuse to let her opinions discourage me.
I've decided to continue pursuing my dream of being an
artist and never give up on it, regardless of what others
may think.
As an adolescent, to keep my mind sharp, we should
stay open to learning from those around us, whether
they are peers, teachers or family members. We
should embrace challenges as opportunities for
growth.
As adolescents, we easily get distracted when we try to do
things for school, like studying or doing homework because
we feel like it takes too much time. We tend to hold our
phones and then forget about the things we need to do
because our attention is diverted to our phone and we would
not notice the time. So if we want to do the things we need
to do even though we do not like doing it, we should put
aside anything that may cause distractions. Because without
distractions, we can be productive in what we aim to do
We adolescents often stay up late playing games, reading, or doing
schoolwork and tend to eat unhealthy snacks like sodas, chips, and
sweets when hungry. These habits are not healthy; staying up late is not
necessary as we can enjoy activities during the day. We should limit
screen time and choose healthier foods like homemade meals, fruits,
and vegetables. These practices contribute to mental clarity and overall
fulfillment, laying a strong foundation for a purposeful and meaningful
life.
Most adolescents have a habit of just lazing around all day with their
phones or doing unnecessary stuff and hurrying about some stuff, like
wanting to finish a task so quickly or wanting to grow old much faster.
Instead of doing these things, we should form good habits by setting
goals, managing our time, prioritizing tasks, and being disciplined.
Living an unhurried life involves finding balance, taking breaks, and
enjoying the moment without rushing.
.

We adolescent first establish a routine of regular,

balanced meals and snacks. Like Incorporate more
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes into
your daily meals and snacks. This could include
things like adding more salads, stir-fries with
vegetables, whole grain breads/pastas, and bean-
based dishes
.

We adolescent first establish a routine of regular,

balanced meals and snacks. Like Incorporate more
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes into
your daily meals and snacks. This could include
things like adding more salads, stir-fries with
vegetables, whole grain breads/pastas, and bean-
based dishes
.

We adolescent first establish a routine of regular,

balanced meals and snacks. Like Incorporate more
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes into
your daily meals and snacks. This could include
things like adding more salads, stir-fries with
vegetables, whole grain breads/pastas, and bean-
based dishes
.

We adolescent first establish a routine of regular,

balanced meals and snacks. Like Incorporate more
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes into
your daily meals and snacks. This could include
things like adding more salads, stir-fries with
vegetables, whole grain breads/pastas, and bean-
based dishes
.

We as adolescent we can do many

activities that uses movements such as
Radio Taiso it can be applied when we
wake up and stretch our bodies or we can
also do this when we begin our sports
game such as basketball or volleyball as a
warm-up
 .
When we struggle to accept that we got a low score in
the exam, even though you study hard, rather than
being depressed about that, accept it and let it be the
fuel to study harder or find a method of studying.
This is what resilience means: we would fall down,
but we would still get up and do the battle again. As
Epictetus said, "It's not what happens to you; it's how
you react that matters." So, before anything, calm
yourself and think.
 when you are in a state of doubt about how you
have been living so far and questioning your life and
purpose. Everyone has that state in their life,
whether a teenager or even an adult. The only thing
we can do is explore and discover it. It takes time,
but it will be worth it.
THANK YOU