(duplicate this template to your personal space and enjoy! 🙌)

What is Ikigai?

Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese concept that translates to "reason for being." It represents the intersection of four fundamental elements:

• What you love (your passions)
• What you’re good at (your strengths)
• What the world needs (your sense of purpose)
• What you can be paid for (your livelihood)

Rooted in Japanese culture, Ikigai is often associated with a fulfilling, balanced, and meaningful life. The term gained global recognition as a framework for self-reflection, career exploration, and personal development.

Why use an Ikigai template?

This template is designed to help you explore your unique Ikigai by reflecting on the different aspects of your life: passions, skills, purpose, and potential opportunities. Through guided questions and structured sections, it provides a space to:

• Identify areas of alignment in your life
• Clarify your goals and values
• Discover ways to live with greater purpose and joy

How to use this template

1. Reflect on Each Core Section: Use the prompts to uncover what brings you fulfillment, meaning, and potential opportunities
2. Explore the Intersections: Discover how your passions, skills, and purpose overlap
3. Visualize Your Ikigai: Identify the central overlap where all four areas align
4. Take Action: Use the insights to set actionable goals or make intentional choices that align with your Ikigai

This template is a tool for growth, balance, and inspiration—a space to connect with your true self while creating a fulfilling life 🌸. There's no time limit for finding your Ikigai. Take as much time as you need 🙌