THRIVE WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that combines two words: "iki" (η”Ÿγ), meaning life, and "gai" (甲斐), meaning worth or value. In its essence, ikigai refers to what gives you a sense of purpose or what makes life feel worth living - your daily source of joy or satisfaction. It’s less about finding a grand "life purpose" and more about those simple, everyday activities that bring meaning to your life. It’s what also inspired our DayBalancer logo.

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FIND + NOURISH YOUR IKIGAI

Ikigai, a Japanese concept combining "life" and "value," is about finding your daily source of joy and purpose. While the Western Venn diagram interpretation differs from traditional Japanese understanding, it offers a helpful framework for finding fulfillment through:

  • What you love (your passion)

  • What the world needs (your mission)

  • What you are good at (your vocation)

  • What you can be paid for (your profession)

DayBalancer helps you nourish your ikigai by supporting your well-being alongside professional growth.

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Nourish your ikigai

As you discover your passion, define your mission, explore your vocation, and build up your profession, it is important to do it in a balanced way.

Be sure to nourish yourself to make it sustainable by sleeping well, eating well, and stressing better.

IKIGAI DEFINITION

Contrary to some popular Western interpretations, ikigai does not traditionally encompass concepts like profession or how you're paid. It isn't about aligning your life with creating value for others or achieving success in the ways the now famous Venn diagram suggests. Instead, ikigai is about finding joy in what you do each day.