What is ikigai?
What is ikigai?
A traditional Japanese life philosophy, ikigai translates as “reason for being”. It’s what gets you out of bed in the morning and brings joy to your life both now, and in the future. Dating from the 11th century, it is now a major modern field of study in psychiatry and social sciences.
The TerraYou ikigai test has been designed to accurately assess your personal levels of ikigai by using five pillars: starting small, releasing yourself, harmony and sustainability, the joy of small things, and being in the here and now.
Discover how much ikigai you have in your life today. Use it to identify what areas you may wish to change, as well as which areas bring you joy. It will provide you with the focus you need to manifest your happiest and most satisfied self.
Understand your ikigai and change your life
Achieve your goals
Your level of ikigai will show you what you need to do to achieve your goals. It provides a new focus.
Find your balance
Self-realization will help you find a new level of inner balance so that you are more aware of what truly matters to you.
Begin to grow
Your knowledge will empower you to find new opportunities for you to grow, develop, and increase your ikigai daily.
How the ikigai test works
How the ikigai test works
Our ikigai test lets you understand and visualize how much ikigai you currently have in your life. Its aim is to make you aware of your own happiness and intention.
A unique algorithm analyzes the answers you provide to all 20 questions. It assesses the way you experience your life and how you perceive the world around you. These responses are then translated into a percentage score that lets you visualize your current level of ikigai.
The results give you a broad sense of whether you are practising that which serves you and gives you purpose. They are designed to be a catalyst for personal growth and commitment to yourself and your life roles.
What others say about their ikigai
“I’m living my ikigai. Very cool that now I can identify the experience.”
Otto L.“The philosophy behind this is so important to me.”
Livia F.“Ikigai is new to me, and the test showed me a new life philosophy.”
Bryan K.“Interesting concept and I like the clear structure of the test.”
Raphael R.“Everyone needs to learn about this concept!”
Hannah M.What does the ikigai test give you?
Your level of ikigai:
Once you’ve completed all 20 questions of our free ikigai test, you’ll get an instant score showing you how much ikigai you have in your life.
Expert guidance:
Depending on your response, you will receive tips on how to follow your ikigai in a way that helps you live your most authentic life.
Catalyst for growth:
Living your ikigai is the first step towards self-discovery. Use the other tools available to you through TerraYou to learn more about who you really are and what makes you truly happy.
How the ikigai test can help you?
You deserve happiness and fulfillment but achieving them can be harder than you think. With such hectic lives many of us feel that our responsibilities must come first. But what if there was a way to shape a life that brought you joy whilst fulfilling your obligations?
That is what the ikigai test is for. Find out what it is that drives you and inspires you to get out of bed in the morning. Once you know, then you can make intentional choices to pursue this purpose and find joy in doing so. At its heart ikigai is not about the destination, but the journey.
Discover your current level of ikigai so that you can start making the changes you need to live your best life.