10 Rules Of Ikigai, The Japanese Secret To A Long And Happy Life

Having a purpose in life is the key to a happy and healthy existence.

Your Ikigai is a Japanese concept that defines your reason for being. Your Ikigai sits at the center of:

• What you love (your passion)
• What the world needs (your mission)
• What you’re good at (your vocation)
• What you can be paid for (your profession)
  

Here are the 10 rules of Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and healthy life:

1. Take it slow.

“My secret to a long life is always saying to myself, ‘Slow down’ and ‘Relax’. You life much longer if you’re not in a hurry.”

Live an unhurried life. Being in a hurry is inversely proportional to quality of life.

2. Stay active; don’t retire.

“Walk slowly and you’ll go far.”

Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.