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YOUR IKIGAI

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












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