Ikigai, Your Reason for Being: Finding meaning and purpose

kigai 生き甲斐  (pronounced ick-ee-guy) — a Japanese word meaning a reason for being, or a reason to jump out of bed each morning. Why purpose is necessary to thrive in life. A Happier Year is now available —  an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout on ahappieryear.com [01:30] How health and happiness are related [03:20] Study showing association between happiness and health [05:30] What is ikigai? [06:10] The 4 criteria to finding your ikigai [13:40] How do you find your passions? [16:50] The science behind ikigai and good health