Welcome to the final instalment of my 4-Part January Blog Series, where we’ve been exploring how to elevate your journey to the next level in 2025. If you are joining now, go back and check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3! This final addition builds upon the themes of energy, growth, and becoming by introducing a transformative concept that aligns perfectly with our vision: the Japanese philosophy of IKIGAI.

IKIGAI, which translates to “reason for being,” is a powerful framework for finding purpose and fulfillment in life. It’s a harmonious intersection of four essential elements: what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Visualized as four overlapping circles, IKIGAI provides a framework or roadmap for living with intention and in balance.

Each circle of the IKIGAI framework holds significance:

  • What you love reflects your passions and joys.
  • What you are good at highlights your unique talents and strengths.
  • What the world needs points to how you can make a meaningful impact.
  • What you can be paid for ensures sustainability and practical support for your goals.

When these circles intersect, you uncover your IKIGAI—a deeply personal and rewarding purpose.

As we continue this journey of energy, growth, and becoming MO’re throughout 2025, I encourage you to consider how IKIGAI can guide you to your next level.

To gain deeper insight into this philosophy, I recommend two excellent resources. The first is IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, an international bestseller by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. The second is My Little IKIGAI Journal by Amanda Kudo. These two books offer practical tools and insights to help you reflect, discover, and take actionable steps toward your IKIGAI.

Reflection Questions to Find Your IKIGAI

Embracing IKIGAI requires us to pause and reflect on our lives. This kind of important reflection requires us to ask challenging but meaningful questions:

  • What ignites our passion?
  • Where do our talents shine?
  • How can we contribute to a better world? And how can we do so sustainably?

These questions are not just philosophical but actionable. The answers drive us toward alignment and fulfillment.

The IKIGAI framework complements the goals we’ve explored throughout this blog series. Whether you’re seeking to elevate your fitness, harness your energy, or stay ahead of trends, your IKIGAI can be the foundation that ties it all together. It’s about finding that sweet spot where purpose, passion, and practicality meet—where your life’s work becomes a source of joy and service.

Your purpose in life is to find your intersection of passion, talent, and service to the world and from there, the next level is not just a destination but a way of living.

As we step into 2025, let IKIGAI inspire you to set goals that align with your true self. Reflect on the circles and find your intersections. Use the resources I’ve shared in this blog to deepen your understanding and help you continue learning and elevating your knowledge throughout this year. And most importantly, take action. It is not just about learning more but taking action upon what we have learned to make the world a better place. The next level of your journey isn’t just about what you achieve; it’s about how you live, how you grow and who you become along the way.

Here’s to your IKIGAI and an extraordinary 2025 filled with purpose, passion, and possibility!

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