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YOUR IKIGAI

Navigate your way to a fulfilling career

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












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