The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Ikigai

Héctor García

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Ikigai

The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Written byHéctor García

Written with Francesc Miralles. The authors visit Ogimi in Okinawa, a village known for long-lived residents, to explore ikigai, a reason for being, and the daily habits behind a long, happy life.

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  • Published2017
  • GenreSelf-improvement
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  1. 01Find your ikigai

    A sense of purpose gives you a reason to get up each morning.

  2. 02Stay active

    Keep busy with meaningful activity. Many long-lived people never fully retire.

  3. 03Eat until 80% full

    Moderation at meals is a common habit in Okinawa.

  4. 04Get into flow

    Absorbing tasks bring calm and joy.

  5. 05Stay connected

    Friends and community support a long, happy life.

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