What is the Ikigai Map and What is it For?
The Ikigai Map is a visual tool that helps us discover our life purpose, or what the Japanese call “Ikigai”—the reason we get up every morning. It is based on a Venn diagram made up of four overlapping circles, each representing an essential aspect of life:
- What you love (your passions, what gives you energy and joy).
- What you are good at (skills, competencies, talents).
- What the world needs (contribution, impact, social meaning).
- What you can be paid for (economic value, sustainability).
At the center of this intersection lies Ikigai—that point of balance where passion, mission, vocation, and profession connect.
What is the Ikigai Map For?
The Ikigai Map is more than just a nice diagram; it is a powerful tool for self-knowledge and personal planning. Its main benefits include:
- Clarity of purpose: helps align what you love, what you are good at, and what the world needs.
- Self-awareness: allows you to identify strengths, motivations, and areas for improvement.
- Career orientation: useful for rethinking career paths, job transitions, or entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Daily motivation: by understanding the “why” behind your actions, you strengthen commitment and resilience.
- Personal well-being: helps balance passion with stability and sustainability.
At VMA Growing Partners
At VMA Growing Partners, we specialize in self-awareness tools that support people in their personal and professional growth.
We work alongside both companies and individuals in their processes of change and development through Outplacement Programs, Coaching, Diagnostics, and Training.
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