IKIGAI ALIGNMENT SNAPSHOT™

MIEKO KAMIYA IDENTIFIED 7 PRINCIPLES, THAT WHEN LIVED TO THE FULL, EACH HELP MAKE UP A LIFE WORTH LIVING.

WHEN THEY ARE ABSENT OR DEPLETED,

THEY SHOW UP AS STRESSORS.

1. SELF ACTUALISTION:

THE ABILITY TO FULLFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

2. MEANING AND VALUE:

ARE YOU LIVING ACCORDING TO YOUR PERSONAL VALUES?

3. FREEDOM: THE ABILITY TO MAKE CHOICES

4. BELONGING (KYOMEI): FEELING CONNECTED TO SOMETHING BIGGER THAN OURSELVES

5. CHANGE AND GROWTH:

THE NEED FOR GROWTH (MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL)

6. LIFE SATISFACTION (ATARIMAE NO SHIAWASE): A GENERAL FEELING OF CONTENTMENT. FINDING THE SIMPLE PLEASURES IN LIFE

7. A BRIGHT FUTURE: OPTIMISTIC ABOUT WHAT NEXT. WORKING TOWARDS SOMETHING MEANINGFUL

FOR EACH OF THE 7 PRINCIPLES, RATE HOW FULL THAT AREA FEELS FOR YOU.

ON A SCALE FROM 1 (PRETTY EMPTY)

TO 10 (I'M WINNING)

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Self-Actualisation

The ability to fulfil one’s potential and be who you truly are

To what extent do you feel you are fulfilling your potential in your current life? Are you being stretched and expanding - or are you "contained"?

Meaning & Value

Living in alignment with your values and feeling that your life matters

To what extent does the way you spend your time, and who you spend it with, reflect what genuinely matters to you?

Freedom

Having enough choice and autonomy to live life on your own terms

How much freedom do you feel you have to make choices that are right for you, even when they’re inconvenient or uncomfortable?

Belonging (Kyōmei)

Feeling connected — to others, nature, community, and something larger than yourself

To what extent do you feel connected to something larger than yourself, whether through people, nature, or a sense of meaning?

Growth & Change

Continuing to learn, grow, and evolve as you move through life

To what extent do you feel you are stretching, learning, or moving forward — rather than repeating the same patterns?

Life Satisfaction (Atarimae no Shiawase)

Experiencing contentment and enjoyment in everyday life

How often do you notice moments of joy or pleasure in your day-to-day life?

A Bright Future

Feeling hopeful and confident about the direction your life is heading in

How confident do you feel that the direction you’re heading in is one you want to continue along?

Final Reflection

Looking across the seven areas, what stands out most for you right now? And would structured support help you turn these insights into focused action?

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