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YOUR IKIGAI

Navigate your way to a fulfilling career

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childcare
doing things that improve my city
seeing others succeed
technology
being at the beach
being a leader
food
performance arts
being in nature
being in the city
photography
being interested with politics
gaming
helping people
filming
teamwork
computers
illustration
stories
listening to people
learning
fashion
caring about our planet
art
upcycled furniture
sculptures
the environment
being outside
videography
using my hands
print
gardens
music
standing up for what I believe in
getting my hands dirty
design
social media
to work for myself
digital art
listening to music
organising
listening to others
printing
taking charge in a group
upcycling
working in a team
playing music
problem solving
painting
performing
writing blogs
encouraging others to help themselves
using computers
designing characters
helping others
taking photos
making sculptures
graphic design
working with technology
making art
sewing
learning about the environment
cooking
learning about politics
writing stories
organising people
working with children
learning about nature
teaching
drawing
learning new things
making stuff
gardening
online gaming
making digital art
provide all kinds of services
look after the sick or elderly
make decisions about society
encourage healthy eating
inspire others
invent new technology
care for others
make sure our society is fair for all
inspire through music
express themselves through art
design and create games
support our future generations
share stories
take photos
make sure local communities are improving
communicate positive news
make sure education is fair
look after the planet/environment
teach others
fix technology
use what we already have to make new things
care for outdoor spaces
invent new things
communicate well
create clothes
sewing professionally
setting up my own business
being a teacher
character design
creating art
being a performer
working with computers
producing music
nursing
building things
being a chef
posting on social media
being an illustrator
looking after nature
working for my local council
leading a team
composing music
being a graphic designer
organising events
filmmaking
fixing technology
designing games
running workshops
editing videos
lifeguarding
being an author
gardening professionally
painting professionally
making sculptures professionally
being a photographer
working in politics












YOUR IKIGAI


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What is IKIGAI?

Do you ever feel like you don’t know what you want to do with your life? The ikigai is a tool that can help you figure out your passions and what makes you happy.

Ikigai (pronounced ‘ee-key-guy’): a Japanese concept about what drives you to live a fulfilling and meaningful life; a reason for being.

Our ikigai tool uses this ancient idea to help you think about the next steps in your own life. It explores four core questions. What do you love? What you are good at? What does the world need? What you can be paid for? Think about each of options available and how they relate to your hobbies, skills, values, and goals.

To use the tool, you'll need to either select or write out your ikigai options. Don't worry if you can't fill it all out, finding your ikigai is a journey that can take time to refine.

Look out for these icons:

Select ikigai options
Write out ikigai options

As you scroll through the options and make selections in the first four stages of your ikigai, it’ll build a bigger picture of potential careers or paths for your future. Be sure to look into different fields that interest you and to talk to people who are already working in careers that you think you might like.

In the following stages, you'll look at your previous selections and write out options that combine your choices. Think about which options could be a good starting point for finding your true ikigai.

At the end, you’ll have the chance to submit your results to us. We can then suggest the next steps you could take. You can also save your ikigai to your device so you can refer back to it in the future.

Take small steps towards exploring your ikigai and finding your passion. This could be as simple as volunteering or interning in a field that interests you, or taking a class or workshop to learn more about a particular skill or subject.

At Real Ideas, we can help you by having one-to-one guidance sessions, signing you up to specific sector newsletters, or simply getting you involved with our various workshops or classes.

Remember, finding your passion and purpose can take time, and it’s okay to try different things and make mistakes along the way. We encourage you to come back to this tool frequently so that you can make sure you’re aligned with what your future could be. Keep an open mind and be willing to take risks, and you’ll be on your way to finding your ikigai.

What should we call you?

Tell us, what do you love?

What activities make you lost track of time?

What do you never get bored of?

What makes you smile?

If you could be the best at one thing, what would it be?

What do you feel passionate about?

What could you talk about for hours on end?

Select up to 5 ikigai options
I love...

what are you good at?

What achievements are you proud of?

What skills you spend time practicing?

What do people approach you for help with?

What skills or talents come naturally to you?

What makes you feel good about yourself?

If you had to teach something, what would you teach?

Select up to 5 ikigai options
I'm good at...

what can you get paid for?

Do you know anybody who is getting paid to do this type of work?

What do people need?

Which jobs, positions, or tasks spark your interest?

What opportunities are available to you?

What do people want to buy that you could offer?

Can you make a good living doing this work in the long term?

Select up to 5 ikigai options
I can get paid for...

What do you believe the world needs?

Is there something about the way the world works that you want to change?

How can you contribute positively to those around you?

What can you do or offer that would impact other people?

If you could get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

How do you help others?

How could you be more involved in your community?

Select up to 5 ikigai options
The world needs people who can...

What is your passion?

What you love + what you are good at = your passion

Write out ikigai options
You love...
learning
seeing others succeed
videography
sculptures
social media
listening to people
the environment
to work for myself
digital art
getting my hands dirty
technology
childcare
photography
using my hands
being in the city
teamwork
being at the beach
caring about our planet
music
being outside
computers
upcycled furniture
doing things that improve my city
stories
design
fashion
gaming
art
illustration
listening to music
organising
being in nature
filming
print
gardens
standing up for what I believe in
food
being interested with politics
being a leader
performance arts
helping people
And you're good at...
performing
learning about the environment
taking charge in a group
helping others
taking photos
working with children
playing music
making art
teaching
making stuff
making sculptures
organising people
painting
working with technology
making digital art
sewing
learning about politics
problem solving
learning new things
using computers
encouraging others to help themselves
upcycling
writing stories
learning about nature
online gaming
drawing
writing blogs
gardening
cooking
listening to others
printing
working in a team
graphic design
designing characters
Which could mean your passion is...

What is your mission?

What you love + what the world needs = your mission

Write out ikigai options
You love...
fashion
stories
illustration
seeing others succeed
performance arts
being in the city
filming
gardens
using my hands
design
being at the beach
print
photography
social media
being interested with politics
being a leader
upcycled furniture
being in nature
caring about our planet
computers
sculptures
the environment
music
digital art
gaming
being outside
doing things that improve my city
art
standing up for what I believe in
helping people
childcare
to work for myself
organising
listening to music
teamwork
learning
getting my hands dirty
listening to people
food
videography
technology
And you believe the world needs people to...
fix technology
invent new things
communicate well
make decisions about society
take photos
communicate positive news
provide all kinds of services
care for outdoor spaces
inspire others
share stories
teach others
look after the sick or elderly
make sure local communities are improving
support our future generations
use what we already have to make new things
look after the planet/environment
create clothes
encourage healthy eating
express themselves through art
invent new technology
make sure our society is fair for all
inspire through music
make sure education is fair
care for others
design and create games
Which could mean your mission is...

What is your pathway?

What you can be paid for + what the world needs = your pathway

Write out ikigai options
You can get paid for...
setting up my own business
building things
leading a team
producing music
creating art
gardening professionally
fixing technology
running workshops
being a photographer
looking after nature
designing games
sewing professionally
working with computers
being a teacher
organising events
working for my local council
editing videos
being a performer
working in politics
being an illustrator
filmmaking
making sculptures professionally
painting professionally
being an author
character design
nursing
being a chef
being a graphic designer
composing music
lifeguarding
posting on social media
And you believe the world needs people to...
invent new things
teach others
make sure local communities are improving
care for others
create clothes
communicate positive news
look after the sick or elderly
invent new technology
inspire others
look after the planet/environment
design and create games
communicate well
take photos
express themselves through art
share stories
use what we already have to make new things
provide all kinds of services
encourage healthy eating
inspire through music
care for outdoor spaces
make decisions about society
make sure education is fair
fix technology
make sure our society is fair for all
support our future generations
Which could mean your pathway is...

What is your profession?

What are you good at + what you can be paid for = your profession

Write out ikigai options
You are good at...
making stuff
printing
sewing
drawing
performing
teaching
online gaming
working in a team
taking photos
gardening
writing blogs
cooking
learning new things
listening to others
problem solving
making art
making digital art
upcycling
making sculptures
learning about politics
organising people
encouraging others to help themselves
helping others
working with technology
playing music
learning about nature
learning about the environment
using computers
designing characters
taking charge in a group
painting
working with children
writing stories
graphic design
And you can get paid for...
being a performer
fixing technology
creating art
working with computers
designing games
leading a team
nursing
posting on social media
gardening professionally
organising events
composing music
working in politics
looking after nature
being a photographer
being an illustrator
running workshops
building things
painting professionally
being a graphic designer
character design
being an author
being a chef
being a teacher
lifeguarding
sewing professionally
filmmaking
editing videos
setting up my own business
working for my local council
making sculptures professionally
producing music
Which could mean your profession is...

Congratulations on completing your ikigai!

You have identified the things that matter most to you and are now one step closer to finding a career or path in life that aligns with your passions and strengths.

Remember, your ikigai is a guide, not a rulebook. Don’t be afraid to be flexible and adapt as you learn more about yourself and what you want out of life. Keep exploring and taking action, and you will find your place in the world.

Capture your IKIGAI!

By pressing the button below, you will save your ikigai as a screenshot on your device. This will allow you to review your responses and track your progress as you explore your passions and search for your purpose in life.

Save IKIGAI results to device

Submit your Ikigai and take the next step!

When you submit your ikigai results, you will have the opportunity to connect with us at Real Ideas and we’ll help you take the next steps towards achieving your goals. Whether you need guidance on exploring potential careers, finding resources or training opportunities, or simply need someone to talk to as you navigate your way forward, we’re here to help.

By submitting you're giving Real Ideas permission to hold your information and contact you about further opportunities.

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