Ikigai

The Japanese secret to a long and happy life

Héctor García, Francesc Miralles

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Hutchinson
18 September 2017

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Psychology; Self-help & personal development; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

The international phenomenon- discover ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life from the world's longest living people.

THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON

'A practical guide to seeking a long, healthy and happy life.' Liz Earle

'Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them.' Marie Kondo

'I read it and it's bewitched me ever since. I'm spellbound.' Chris Evans

We all have an ikigai.

It's the Japanese word for 'a reason to live' or 'a reason to jump out of bed in the morning'.

It's the place where your needs, desires, ambitions, and satisfaction meet. A place of balance. Small wonder that finding your ikigai is closely linked to living longer.

Finding your ikigai is easier than you might think. This book will help you work out what your own ikigai really is, and equip you to change your life. You have a purpose in this world- your skills, your interests, your desires and your history have made you the perfect candidate for something. All you have to do is find it.

Do that, and you can make every single day of your life joyful and meaningful.

'A refreshingly simple recipe for happiness.' Stylist

'Warm, patient, and kind, this book pulls you gently along your own journey rather than pushing you from behind.' Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of The Happiness Equation

'You've tried hygge and lagom - but it turns out ikigai is the key to happiness' Independent

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By: Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
Imprint: Hutchinson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9781786330895
ISBN 10: 178633089X
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 18 September 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hector Garcia (Author) Hector Garcia is a citizen of Japan, where he has lived for over a decade, and of Spain, where he was born. He is the author of several books about Japanese culture, including two worldwide bestsellers, A Geek in Japan and Ikigai. A former software engineer, he worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan.Fracesc Miralles (Author) Francesc Miralles is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of books about how to live well. Alongside Hector Garcia, he was welcomed by the mayor Okinawa in Japan, where the inhabitants live for longer than in any other place in the world. There they had the chance to interview more than a hundred villagers about their philosophy for a long and happy life.

Reviews for Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life

Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them * Marie 'KonMari' Kondo * This book is beautifully and delicately written. It is perfect for the real world...comforting, easy to read * Nouse * If you feel you've lost your mojo, Ikigai could be the bedside reading you need to kickstart a more mindful 2018 * Vegetarian Living * The New Hygge * The People's Friend * I love [this] book... I read it and it's bewitched me ever since. I'm spellbound -- Chris Evans, Radio 2