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The concept of ikigai comes from Japan. There is no literal English translation for the word ikigai, but if you split it in half, the word “iki” translates to “life” and “gai” means “worth.” So, you could say that ikigai is your life’s worth. Some people say it’s your reason for being, others say it’s your purpose in life. At Everydae, we like to say that your ikigai is what makes your soul smile :)
CHIL is an acronym created by Everydae. It stands for Commitment, Happiness, Impact and Leadership. It was created based on our years of experience in the college and graduate school admissions consulting industry. We use the CHIL acronym as a framework to help teenagers develop a personal growth strategy for high school that prioritizes their intrinsic passion over external pressures. It’s the ultimate framework for building a strong college application profile.
You find your ikigai by exploring the intersections of what you love to do, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be rewarded for. Your ikigai is not a checkered flag in your future. It’s not a destination. It’s a journey. It’s what you do each and every day that brings you the most joy. Take our Ikigai & CHIL course and we’ll guide you toward your ikigai.
Ikigai is pronounced ee-kee-guy. It's cute right? We think you can’t help but smile when you say it :)
The ikigai diagram is a westernized interpretation of the Japanese philosophy of ikigai. Basically, it conveys that your ikigai lies at the center of four introspective questions: What do you love to do? What are you good at? What does the world need? What can you be rewarded for?
No. There is no Ikigai test. At least there shouldn’t be. Your ikigai is your own. There is no right or wrong in ikigai. That said, there are ways you can explore your ikigai (which we cover in our course), but again, there is no standardized ikigai test that we are aware of. And anything claiming to be one should be viewed with healthy skepticism.
Yes, definitely! We get this question all the time. While our Ikigai & CHIL course was designed for high school students, adults can also learn a lot from the experience.
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