g purpose and meaning in everyday life. Drawing on the lives of long-living people in Okinawa, the book offers practical ideas for living with purpose, staying active, managing stress, and building a happier and more fulfilling life.
Long Description
- Book Title: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
- Authors: Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
- Language: English
- Format: Hardcover
- Category: Self-Help / Personal Growth / Mindfulness
- Publisher: Penguin Life
- Publication Date: 29 August 2017
- Number of Pages: 208 pages
- ISBN-13: 9780143130727
- ISBN-10: 0143130722
- Genre: Self-Help, Personal Growth, Happiness, Mindfulness
- Core Concept: Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to a person's reason for living or purpose in life. The book explores how discovering and pursuing this purpose can contribute to a more meaningful and satisfying life.
- Main Focus: The authors investigate the lifestyle, habits, relationships, and philosophies of people living in Okinawa, Japan, a region known for its exceptionally high number of centenarians.
- What It Teaches: Readers are encouraged to discover their personal purpose, remain active, find meaningful work, manage stress, develop strong social connections, and cultivate a positive approach to everyday life.
- Key Topics: Purpose and meaning, happiness, longevity, mindfulness, healthy habits, work and passion, flow, resilience, diet, exercise, community, and social relationships.
- Okinawa Research: García and Miralles interviewed more than 100 residents of Okinawa to understand their philosophy and lifestyle and explore the factors associated with long and fulfilling lives.
- Finding Your Purpose: The book encourages readers to identify the intersection of what they love, what they are good at, what the world needs, and what they can contribute through their work and life.
- Living Mindfully: It emphasizes staying present, reducing unnecessary stress, and finding satisfaction in everyday activities.
- The Concept of Flow: Readers are introduced to the idea of becoming deeply absorbed in meaningful activities and using this state of concentration to experience greater enjoyment and fulfillment.
- Longevity: The book discusses the habits of Japanese centenarians, including staying active, maintaining social connections, eating thoughtfully, and continuing to engage in meaningful activities.
- Practical Value: The book offers accessible ideas that readers can incorporate into their daily routines to develop greater clarity, purpose, and well-being.
- For Whom: Suitable for readers interested in self-improvement, mindfulness, personal development, happiness, healthy living, and finding greater purpose in life.
- About Héctor García: Héctor García is a Spanish-born author and Japan resident who has written extensively about Japanese culture. He previously worked as a software engineer at CERN before moving to Japan.
- About Francesc Miralles: Francesc Miralles is an internationally bestselling author whose work focuses on personal growth, well-being, and living a meaningful life.
- International Bestseller: Ikigai has become an international bestseller and has been published in numerous languages.
