Ikigai (ee-key-guy not icky guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” The concept of ikigai is said to have evolved from traditional Japanese medicine which holds that physical wellbeing is affected by one’s mental–emotional health and sense of purpose in life.

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Your Passion: What do I love ? What am I curious about ? What do I do for fun? What am I always excited to learn about, read about, and do even if I find it challenging.

Your Vocation: What are my talents? How do people ask me to help them? What is easy for me? Or, what have you gone through? Your suffering can become an area of expertise.

Your Mission: What does the world need? How can I serve my community with my gifts? What does the world need right now ?

Your Profession: What can I get paid to do? If I invested in myself, could I get paid for my passion?

Part 1 Of Ikigai Test: Finding What You Love To Do

To explore your first segment of Ikigai, ask yourself these questions:

1. Are there any particular things you enjoyed doing since childhood?

2. Which activities make you so happy that you lose track of time?

PART 2 Of Ikigai Test: Finding What You’re Good At

For this segment, here’s what you can do:

1. Explore your abilities and write down your talents and strengths.

2. Are there any things you’re naturally better at than anyone else?

Part 3 Of Ikigai Test: Defining What The World Needs

We are a part of this world and we all can offer it something unique. Ask yourself:

1. What in your community, country, or the world makes you sad or angry?

2. What social issues feel important to you (hungry people, homelessness, sick children, etc.)? How would you like to help?

Part 4 Of Ikigai Test: Defining What You Can Do As A Profession

It’s important to get paid and provide for yourself or your family. For this Ikigai segment, ask yourself:

1. Can you offer any services or create products that people would want to buy?

2. What job you are so good at that it could easily be your profession? What is Ikigai