During times of uncertainty, ikigai provides stability and guidance, serving as a compass with four points, which directs us on a path to personal agency and hope.

On Goodreads, the book has more than 50,000 votes and an average rating of 3.8. But if 'Ikigai' has come in for a lot of praise in the last nine years, it has also come in for some flak lately.

Ikigai, the word is magical. Like the cover of the book — written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles — the concept conjures up an image of cherry blossoms and hope.

Numerous studies have demonstrated that regular exercise is a must to lead a healthy and long life. Reconnect with nature to boost your creativity, and focus, and build self-esteem.

ACTIVE LIFESTYLE According to the ikigai book, physical health is as important as mental health. You should incorporate physical exercises into your routine to strengthen your mind and body.

That eventually turned into Tamashiro’s first book, How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life’s Purpose (Mango Media, 198 Pages), where he shows how to use “positive ...

He’s a singer-songwriter, a teacher, a former CBC radio host and an author. Tim Tamashiro’s new book How to Ikigai is about living your life’s worth. He explained the motivation and ideas ...

Their resulting book claims that ikigai is "The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life." Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. 208 pages ...

It is a short book about making life meaningful and in the process, living a long time. Centered around the Japanese concept of Ikigai, the authors bring the knowledge from the East to the West giving ...