A Japanese word and concept, ikigai is the idea of finding purpose and meaning in life. It has become commonly used in the discussion about purpose and meaning in our lives and work. However, its true ...

With no direct English translation, it’s a term that embodies the idea of happiness in living. Yukari Mitsuhashi explains. For Japanese workers in big cities, a typical work day begins with a state ...

A common preoccupation nowadays is that of finding one’s life purpose, something that gives meaning to our life. One particular country seems to have cracked the code around that. So much so, that it ...

Though the “new year, new me” mantra is inspiring, the truth is if all that’s really inspiring us to do better is a different number on the calendar, maybe there’s a better way to fully embrace ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. For the past decade, ikigai has gained global popularity as the Japanese concept of "reason ...

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” “Your profession is not what brings home your weekly pay cheque. Your profession is what you’re put here on earth to ...

We live in a time of great uncertainty, a pivotal moment in history when social and technological changes are accelerating, leaving anxiety in their wake. Polarization and isolation have weakened ...

What if you could live longer just by doing more of what you love to do most? It’s an attractive theory that finds its evidence in a community on the island of Okinawa that’s nicknamed the Village of ...