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@Official_Onyiboy4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for all your teaching ma , I'm so happy to at least pick up a one thing to go with , actually this is my first time of watching your videos and commenting , please help me ma ,I need this kigai paper ,I don't know how to get it or download the paper .
@laluna59597 жыл бұрын
"people who are actively going for their dreams and giving their best to the world, instead of settling for what society told them to do" i love that line ❤
@bakEdskittLes147 жыл бұрын
I'm in my 3rd year college and I still don't even know where I'm going in life. Sometimes I think I don't have any talents or gifts, but I hope I'll be able to find my purpose soon.
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
take your time, it will reveal itself as you continue to experience life 💕 wishing you the best!
@starndanu75997 жыл бұрын
bakEdskittLes14 hey girl!!! it doesn't even have to be the talents that are shown limelight only... like singing .... it could be... being an encourager.... being keen.... a listener..... or baking.... cooking..... whatever makes you HAPPY
@purrgundy7 жыл бұрын
I think the best way to find out is trying. Try as many things as possible, whether it be arts, or sports, or activities, just keep an open mind and there will be a moment when you'll feel confident and shining from within (my drama classes were a life-changing game for me, as at first I started doing this to fight my shyness and social phobia, but when you're on the stage, knowing exactly what to do, what to say, where to go, it was the first time for me to like being watched by many people. So don't be afraid of trying new things out ; Who knows? Maybe you'll get a nice surprise!
@ChibiChidorii7 жыл бұрын
Im 20 and I still don't know what to do with my life. But I have to got to college, and since Ive "wasted" 2 years of my life already Im not allowed to change careers after I choose (moslty because college is expensive). So I have one chance to choose a carrer, and while I know that you don't need to live your dream through you work, I still have to choose a major... And I have no idea...
@starndanu75997 жыл бұрын
Isidora Espinoza don't worry...it all works out better than you even expect it to!!! No pressure Follow what your heart says
@danielohana40687 жыл бұрын
While I've been in the army I went into a severe depression, to the point that I was thinking about taking my own life. The only thing that could touch me or move me, and get me back to reality - was Music. I'm not a musican nor a singer but Mariah Carey and her self-help songs literally saved my life. Along side with other artists as well... I just can't imagine where I would be without Music. If at all. You said that music is not the best way to touch or influence people... and for me, and I believe for many others as well - music is everything. Ofcourse I respect your opinion! I just wanted to share my point of view about the topic. Besides that, everything else that you said is completely resonating with me! I've been watching you videos for quite a while now, and I have to say I really like most (if not all) of them. So please - keep it up! You are inspiring so many people, including my self. Thank you for that.
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
Aw that's beautiful to hear. Music has definitely helped me in tough times too. I don't doubt that music can be inspiring & empowering, I just personally had ideas that would be better communicated through words (videos, podcasts, books) than song! Imagine me trying to teach the concept of "Ikigai" and how to find your life purpose in a song... I would sound tacky because music isn't the right medium to teach those details haha. Thank you for the love!! 💕
@rozroux7 жыл бұрын
I love her song Make it Happen
@bilamila7 жыл бұрын
Daniel Ohana u
@Akurisuwa7 жыл бұрын
I dont think u get what she meant: itz in her case tht she thinks music is not the best way to convey her feelings/thoughts to influence ppl etc not that music itself is not influencial at all...
@probablyapotato60417 жыл бұрын
Yes! Music was one of the biggest factors in keeping me alive a few years ago. On top of that, music has always been a way of getting away from the world in a sense. All my life whenever I was down a song would be the answer. Daily, songs help me communicate even with myself, and music is my strongpoint in school by far. Playing two instruments by ear and starting on a third one, I think I can fairly say music has changed my life much for the better. I want to respect Lavendair, but I also respect music.
@mon47117 жыл бұрын
I caught myself shining when we were designing characters on our class. I'm studying product design right now, but on one of our classes we had to draw an animal with distinct character, gestures etc, I happily draw mine (turtle) in a record time, I couldn't even keep myself from doodling other animals. When I searched concept design further, I realised how it is a mix of things I love or interesting to me. I'm still going to do this exercise. I need to see all those things on a paper and organise my life.
@anuradha_sivaraman7 жыл бұрын
Here I was wondering what I should do with my life and career and there you put up a video on it. No wonder I call you my creative Muse. Thanks for all this wonderful content and keeping us inspired to keep pushing us to do better with our lives and dreams.
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
ha! what perfect timing 😊✨
@micaelaelena55797 жыл бұрын
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@jimeneil7 жыл бұрын
You are what we need in t his millenial generation. And it's so true, alot of self help or personal growth leaders are from different eras and can be hard to relate to. You understand what we need in a way that is relatable, fun, organized and constructive. Thank you for being an inspiration 👍
@laceywilliams73642 жыл бұрын
I use the same pens! I'm also obsessed with them and notebooks. I recently found you on KZfaq and at the age of 40 after a decade of heartache, divorce, toxic relationships and having kids I realized I didn't know who I was. For the the first time in my life had no one telling me who I was supposed to be or what to do and I had no idea where to start. Thank you you will continue to be a huge help in this for me!
@lotusmaedchen15897 жыл бұрын
you really should publish a 'diary' with all your worksheets, they are so awesome!:)💚
@KeepinTabz7 жыл бұрын
lotus maedchen she has a Artist of Life workbook.
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
I think I will bundle them and include them on my website for free :) I do also have the Artist of Life Workbook that I create yearly - lavendaire.com/workbook
@wge6217 жыл бұрын
hey lavendaire -- what is the font you use in your workbooks? specifically the curly cursive one? it's perfect!
@flora965417 жыл бұрын
Lavendaire this is great!
@ckolberg7 жыл бұрын
roodles n
@mllezarouuz35727 жыл бұрын
I have just read the book itself, called Ikigai - the secret of the Japanese people for a long and happy life, by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. It has become one of my favorite books, definitely a must read! And it explains the Ikigai concept in more depth, and the funny stories of the most old people on earth who live in Japan, aged 100+!
@diochu21636 жыл бұрын
I dont know what to do with my life and it makes me so stressed, I feel like I'm not good ENOUGH at the things I'm actually good at. I feel like I have potential and a mission in life but I have no idea what I should be doing. I want to be remembered but I don't want to be hated or criticized. I'm scared that I might not be able to achieve my true potential or my dreams, and I don't even know what my dreams are! Sure I have some interest in a few things but not enough to have passion for them.
@hav48646 жыл бұрын
idkwhatmyusernameshouldbe omg I feel exactly the same. It's like I'm hearing myself.
@learnerdecuriousqueen33206 жыл бұрын
Take a deep breath, relax and bring up a smile on your face no matter how small or stressed out you are. You've got this! You already know you have potential and you're _aware_ That's what matters the most. You will make everything fall in their respective places. I believe that. So keep smiling!
@Alesanascreamokid6 жыл бұрын
Mmm, I guess you could just go with the flow and see what surprise will happen ;-))
@HeronCoyote12345 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth Berg (“Eat Pray Love”) said you don’t have to wait till you find your passion to do something. What are you curious about? Use that as your starting point.
@AndromedaMoon8885 жыл бұрын
idkwhatmyusernameshouldbe I have the same problem. I’m good at a lot of things and have interest in a lot of things yet I feel as if I don’t have enough passion to pursue them or enough time to do everything I want to do. Quite the paradox isn’t it? You might want to search up a term called “multipotentialite” (there’s a great tedtalk covering this subject)
@jolynnrice61186 жыл бұрын
Great exercise for ANY age. We may start in one direction then realize that we have not been using all of our gifts to the fullest extent. Love the IKIGAI model and wish this was used early on in high school and again in mid-twenties in college to see if those desires have changed. Thanks @Lavendaire !
@mcee5557 жыл бұрын
Aileen you look so good in this video! It's not just your makeup/outfit/hair, it's a happy and healthy glow you've got on, like you have things in balance in your life :)
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
aww thank you love ✨
@lavendaire6 жыл бұрын
Chinese, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Spanish subtitles are available! Click "CC" and check the video settings. Thank you to the contributor listed in the description 💕
@catauru7 жыл бұрын
I'm a spanish speaker and I can understand just a couple things, but you make it so much easy to me, you are very clear and I want to thank you so much because you helped me a lot, never change:) sorry for my english and kisses from Uruguay💕
@itsgrace59416 жыл бұрын
Cata Misson perfect English wow btw Spanish is such a beautiful language
@cristinahenche10526 жыл бұрын
Hay subtítulos en sus vídeos ☺️
@flousena2416 жыл бұрын
Hola!!! Yo soy de Uruguay tambien, es muy raro encontrar alguien de aca en este tipo de videos!!!! Que genial!!!
@angelica61866 жыл бұрын
Yo no sé inglés pero me gustan los videos, hago lo mejor para intentar comprender
@acrobaticanna6 жыл бұрын
Often hitting 40 is when you figure out your true groove - that's what Oprah once said! I struggled in my younger years. Now I am 41 I am doing my dream job after trying numerous jobs 25 years before that! !!
@Fancynancytv7 жыл бұрын
First time hearing about this concept :) sounds cool
@vremeslova217 жыл бұрын
Your content has been amazing recently! Keep it up! :)
@LouiseEnriconi7 жыл бұрын
vremeslova21 agreed!
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
aww thank you love! so grateful for your feedback. pls let me know if you have other topic suggestions!
@ToreraGeorge7 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way!!!!!
@FaithfullyBlessed7 жыл бұрын
Lavendaire GREAT VIDEO! very inspiring! continue to inspire! ☺
@ianii7 жыл бұрын
My motivation has been shot since graduating college. Thank you so much for this video. I've finally been looking at youtubers that can help encourage me and help me better myself. It makes me feel like I can accomplish things. My goals in life: I really want to become someone people can rely on, especially my partner and my family. I want to be happy and tell people what I do. I don't want to keep feeling ashamed because I haven't moved forward to better myself because what forward might look like. I've definitely been avoiding thinking about jobs, etc. I just make excuses and don't put myself out there enough. Waste my time on youtube channels that don't help encourage me. But I am doing it. I was able to graduate from a tough school with a Neuroscience Degree. I can do this.
@learnerdecuriousqueen33206 жыл бұрын
You will do it!
@thecicko26 жыл бұрын
This is such an important lesson/tip/advice! so, so crucial for sorting out my thoughts on what I was allready thinking about, but didn't have a way to organize and conclude things in my head... Ikigai!!! Yeeeeey
@rebeckah18347 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. You inspire me so much. I'm currently sitting outside in the sun, drinking tea, completing your worksheet and loving my cat. Your videos make me feel like the impossible is possible. Thanks!
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
Rebeckah how lovely!
@gvd04075 жыл бұрын
I really love this video and find it really inspiring. I'm a singer, a songwriter and a classically trained guitarist. Somehow I do feel that I can affect people's lives directly. I know that it's not the most practical approach, but I often find that people get in touch with their emotions during a concert. They cry, they let go and are inspired to do the things they love when me and my boyfriend perform. Maybe when it is one's purpose in life, we are able to touch someone's life directly through music, but it does take a lot of work to get to that point. Especially to earn a living with it as well. Wishing you all the best! So glad you found your purpose and through that are helping lots of people find their inner voice! 😘❤️
@NateProctor7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting concept. Instead of the overlap between what I'm good at and what I love, I prefer to explore who I am. Self awareness is ultimately the key. Brutal self awareness. We can mislead ourselves when it comes to what we're good and what we love if we're not first incredibly self aware. I know I have. I was a really good film producer and I loved movies and the process but there were things about it that I hated. As a result, I wasn't happy. It wasn't until I started to really understand who I was that I started down a path that is perfectly me. Keep doing you Aileen ❤️
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
that's a great point! self awareness is key. thanks so much & wishing you the best in your journey 💞
@FuturistFrequencypod7 жыл бұрын
Your comment is interesting - you note how much you loved film production and movies, yet note "there were things about it that I hated." If you're searching for a career that will have no flaws or aspects about it that you hate, then you're ultimately going to be unhappy. I find it intriguing that in contemporary society we base majority of our life/career decisions on this idea of following your "passion," yet passion is so fleeting. It's human nature to get bored of the novel and exciting, and dislike aspects of something you originally loved; that's life. I don't think the key to a successful career is the intersection between what you're good at and what you're passionate about. To be successful, you can't base your motivation towards a career path off passion, as it's so nebulous and fleeting. Success requires discipline, and deliberate practice, even when it gets hard or you hate it. Throwing away your talents for the sake of boredom isn't called being "self aware" - to be honest, it sounds like you left when the going got tough. I don't mean any offence by this, I'm just a random on the internet and I may have interpreted what you intended, but I'm just being brutally honest with you. You seem like a really cool human being regardless. x
@NateProctor7 жыл бұрын
Natalie Elizabeth and I in return don't mean to offend you but you are wrong about me. I did not leave when the going gets tough. I currently work 100 hours a week on what I love to do. The going is definitely tough and here I am every weekend working away toward something that I love and am passionate about. Those things I hate were ethical matters (like how the industry is horribly misogynistic and also that it treats a large majority of the people with a meanness that I can't and will never subscribe to) and also for personal matters (I had horrific migraines everyday because of the kind of work it required). It was a difficult decision but the right one. I didn't have the passion for making films to ignore or put up with these matters. And yes, that absolutely is self awareness to realize that no matter the success I had (I raised over $40k for a documentary that was covered in every major news outlet), I would never be happy. I never said I was looking for a career without flaws. I don't enjoy waking up every morning after 5 hours of sleep but I keep doing it because I believe in what I'm doing and because it makes me feel purposeful and therefore joyous. I stick by my statement that we are lured into thinking that our talents should define our careers. If that were the case, I would have never become a writer. I wasn't born with the ability to write. I was terrible for many many years. But through an intense and rigorous level of practice I developed an ability to write professionally. If you're interested, I suggest you read the book Talent is Overrated. It's a thorough study of something called deliberate practice.
@blueberrymuffin1137 жыл бұрын
Wishing you all the best on your path! I've just graduated from high school and am thinking about career possibilities. What would you say is most important to become a writer?
@NateProctor7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The most important thing you can do is develop a rigorous daily practice. I highly recommend you read about something called "deliberate practice." A really good summary can be found here: www.farnamstreetblog.com/2012/07/what-is-deliberate-practice/ Pay particular note of the exercises Ben Franklin developed to become a better writer. It's similar to things I did when I went from being homeless to published author and Columbia grad. Except even more intense. If you really want to be a great writer, put your head down for the next five years and develop this deliberate practice to your craft. You will see enormous results. You might also want to check out my latest video here on KZfaq in which I explain the 3 most effective writing tips I've developed in the last 6 years. Would love to talk more about writing if you have any more questions. Sending you
@life-of-chy5 жыл бұрын
I never comment on videos but this is so inspiring and i’ve felt so lost in what i want to do with my life lately. I plan on doing this on my wall mirror w dry erase when i get home just to have more room and add to it when I think of more things. You’re a wonderful speaker and i can tell you’re so, so passionate about what you do. LOVE it
@pamconparta6 жыл бұрын
for some reason one of your videos just appeared in my feed and I'm so thankful! I'm 23, almost finishing my degree and I have no idea what to do with my life, but I already feel a little bit closer to finding answers by watching you. So, thank you!
@icon5516 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel! And girl, THANK YOU!! For making this. I was a little lost in my life too, and this is...this is PHENOMENAL. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :) For helping me, and just...yeah. Inspiring us ALL to be our best selves, and live LIFE TO THE FULLEST! 😭👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🙏🏼❤️👏🏼
@asenaakb7 жыл бұрын
I believe that it is not necessary to find your passion now but to rather gain experiences doing whatever you may desire and as many things as possible. Life is about that - doing and being. Doing all those things, your passion will eventually find you, not the other way round. So IMO it is useless to look for it, for it will come to you. So stop planning and wondering what to do and start living! This is how you create a life worth living.
@Jawmeow5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was so stressed with trying to find what I want, it gave me severe anxiety, your words made me feel so much better
@katiecunningham79677 жыл бұрын
This has completely hit the nail on the head.. Ive been so confused about what path to take and have so many different passions and skills that I wanto explore in life. Ikigai is a brilliant concept and one that needs to be shared.. thankyou ☀
@cynarnia4 жыл бұрын
I remember watching your video 2 years back as I was so confused as to what I wanna do career wise and scared that I may not find a fulfilling career that I'll love. I feel restless with the idea that I need to do one thing for the rest of my life. I was glad I stumbled upon your video because it really inspired me and made me hopeful. I tried many things and learn what I like and what I don't like. Fast forward to now, I think I found my ikigai!!✨ Thank you Aileen 😌
@christinemylinh7 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I need, thank you!
@laylashihada95267 жыл бұрын
Literally just watched this, and continued to look over your assortment of videos, and I already know you will be one of my favorite youtubers
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
💕💕
@KenzalameilleureduK6 жыл бұрын
I can assure you that some singers truly changed my life, the lyrics are so important sometimes, I truly believe that music is the most efficient way to talk directly to the person listening to it.
@user-tf2mg3vb8h4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much💛! You inspired me and I think you made me open my eyes to some skills and hobbies that I’ve ignored for long time🥺💗
@FelipediOliveira7 жыл бұрын
I definitely feel shining and rising up when i make music, when i make art in a general vision. I feel that i was made to throw reflexion in music to the world. It's not about being popular or not, it's about contributing. And it can be with an another point of view of life, or time. Everyone realizes how the time goes fast, and it is so scary... So the music can help a lot, not for being happier and throw smiles around, but for accepting the life the way it is.
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
beautiful 💗💗
@FelipediOliveira7 жыл бұрын
Lavendaire Before i forget, kisses and positive energy from Brazil. :)
@heathergoldman127 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I'm only in high school, but it helped me to realize where to focus my life now and later on.
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
you have a lot of time to decide :) enjoy your journey! 💓
@jenikaroy78757 жыл бұрын
I swear to god I'm so happy i found your channel. I was dealing with self hate and confidence issues before and basically just wasnt happy inside out but now iam. Thankyou so much love! ❤️
@kadeemgittens11266 жыл бұрын
You are so self actualized ! Thank you for being your total self ! It’s really a blessing to see someone find this in their life !
@Sorcharys7 жыл бұрын
This is perfect for me. I have been down for years now, almost ending my degree but I can't seem to be able to find a future, something I want to work for. I know I am good at drawing and this is what I want to pursue but I know I love to entertain people, make them laugh. So far my idea to reach my ikigai is to work on the gaming industry (I have a good understanding of games) so I can create amazing worlds that people will love to see but... It's not what I want. I want to interact with people, be my own boss but still make art and make people laugh, have a great time, and spend time playing or making games. It's not easy to find what I can do with all this together, out of ideas or maybe it's right in front of me and I am blind to not see it.
@moleshaman30407 жыл бұрын
Have you considered working in the wider gaming industry (including pen &paper games , increasingly popular board games and toys). It sounds like you would fulfill many of the aspirations you have by doing so. Illustration and children's book publishing might also interest you or working as a museum or community outreach worker using art (which would also fulfill your aspirations IMO). Teaching art in highschool or even nursery school/primary could also be for you since you like working with people. You could easily turn your love of play ,imagination and art skills to enhance your class teaching and make learning fun and innovative for young people! All the best and I hope it hel ps 🎆
@Sorcharys7 жыл бұрын
Mole Shaman I'm debating on those popular board games/toys, it's something I don't have much knowledge on. My game knowledge has been mostly digital, so PC/Consoles etc, and even with that I might have to leave my country to learn it for real (no courses on the subject on my country and I have searched everywhere). I can't stand young kids for a long time and I hate how many don't care for what you teach so school is a big no for me unfortunatly, and because school only brings bad memories and I rather have a small class away from school that people go because they want to learn the subject.
@mariahparker65137 жыл бұрын
Sorkary if you wanted to teach, there are schools that high-schoolers can go to take an elective class on something they want to learn. I think they are called Career Institutes, but they could be different in every country. there are also high schools specifically for artists/ people who are creative in many different ways. I go to a career Institute in the U.S. and they have classes on almost everything, even game design.
@mariahparker65137 жыл бұрын
Sorkary or if u want to interact with people and make them laugh, u could start a KZfaq channel where u draw and play video games? it's just a suggestion, but you would be able to build an audience and entertain them while doing something you like. sorry if what I'm saying is wordy, I like writing. :)
@Sorcharys7 жыл бұрын
No problem, is good to see people helping. I actually don't know much about Career Institutes, there are just a few in my country and none has what I like, mostly because here we focus more on product/publicity, overall those areas. It's suprisingly restrictive what we can learn and many face the problem to have to go abroad to learn what we personally want. I know in Europe some universities that have game design and I am trying to go study to one of them, one in particular it's exactly what I wanted and gives a solid fundation to work more solo. Drawing and video games KZfaq? I don't think I have ever seen that mixture, but it surely is a thing that I have been thinking on doing for a while.
@whatisabiyahdoing7 жыл бұрын
awwwww thanks so much for this video !! I'm struggling with this right now so it helps a lot !!
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
aww good luck bb!! 💞
@Prae587 жыл бұрын
Watching this video after a long day of work, I look forward to going back to work tomorrow because I think it is my ikigai!Thanks Aileen!
@Rayowag7 жыл бұрын
My sweetspot is doing youtube (in the niche self care, mental health, personal development mixed with self expression because sometimes my Creativity explodes) & selling creative products (like shirt designs, Quote cards, ebooks & courses). The combination is perfect right now. Sadly I can't afford all the things(mostly programs) I want to have to get better, but I'm thankful for what I already have.
@edventures98847 жыл бұрын
your content is smooth and soothing for some reason:)
@nicoleskey7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for always being so honest and genuine in your videos, makes me feel at peace whenever I watch💖
@tatjbapst7 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to thank you because i'm going through a very hard time right now and i clicked on your video and you're just so supportive, positive, you're like a light into my dark world right now so i'm very thankful for that ♡
@saumyamathur76605 жыл бұрын
Such high quality material :) Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Helped me understand how I may be focussing on only one circle, and so this sense of emptiness in the pit of my stomach, even though I am pretty good at what I do at present.
@Luvseri7 жыл бұрын
new sub here. i think this vid is a sign. Im torn between keeping my job and fo full time with my online shop. ive been keep back and forth whether to resign from my job or not. Life is not easy and i have to pay bills, and i have an insurance i have to pay as well. This video makes me realize i should start doing things i want to do! thanksss 😚❤
@audrianawebber59597 жыл бұрын
The HappyShishi I would say to save up a bit of money from your job to keep you going for a few months and then take the risk. Just in case. Or just go for it and put all your work into that.
@Luvseri7 жыл бұрын
Audriana Webber thank you for the advice. will do that! ❤😉
@audrianawebber59597 жыл бұрын
Haha no problem. And while you're saving I would say continue to work on that skill/hobby that you really like. Hope it works out. What are you leaving your job to do?
@audrianawebber59597 жыл бұрын
Haha no problem. And while you're saving I would say continue to work on that skill/hobby that you really like. Hope it works out. What are you leaving your job to do?
@jessielyndeano75117 жыл бұрын
hi lavendaire! your video really inspired me. I'm starting to figure out whats my talent and passionate about.. I am pretty good in teaching kids that's why I'm planning to have a small tutorial in my house where i can share my talents and skills to them. I can also use my talents in arts/crafts to make materials for my teaching. 😊
@learnerdecuriousqueen33206 жыл бұрын
You derived out your ikagai wonderfully! If you see this, I'd love to know whether or not you got success on what you thought because it's been almost a year you wrote this comment. 😄
@neverknew1006 жыл бұрын
I finished high school two years ago and I’m 23 now, I haven’t applied to University because I don’t know what I want to do in my life because I like so many things and people don’t understand how frustrating it is to be good at many things but not be able to choose the right path, I’ve been having a lot of pressure and I feel so embarrassed for this so I just wanna say THANK YOU for this, I know this will help me a lot. All your videos help a lot, KEEP IT UP! Lots of love 💕
@karoline78907 жыл бұрын
This video was recommended to me basically a week after deciding to quit school (I have already graduated from another, so I'm not hopeless.). Thanks for making such an impact on my life!
@khushboo_shah7 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for bringing up this exercise! Definitely doing it. Love your hair color btw! 😍😍 #yougogirl
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
thanks bb 😘
@justafangirl86397 жыл бұрын
What if I'm not good at anything?? I mean I know what I love, I know what pays, I know what makes Earth a better place but I'm not good at anything. The video would probably help me if I knew it.
@mariahparker65137 жыл бұрын
just a fangirl if you know what you love, you can take classes to get better, or practice, read books, get someone to critique you or help you with whatever it is that u love. you can develop skills doing what it is that you love, but it might take time
@SerenaLarsen_SL7 жыл бұрын
just a fangirl I think a good idea might be to take a self assessment on multiple intelligences. Search 9 intelligences test, and that will give you an idea of what are you naturally good at, or can become good at easiest than in other areas. As an example if you have high Linguistic intelligence, then you will be naturally good at learning languages or writing. I think is a good start if you really feel lost.
@yahdianaa34977 жыл бұрын
just a fangirl i have the same problem...
@omurice65106 жыл бұрын
just a fangirl you probably haven’t found or been exposed and had the chance to find that something you’re good at. World is a big place so go wild :)
@rasag85 жыл бұрын
I feel you, it was hard for me to identify this too. There are many reasons why it would feel like you are not sure what you are good at, for me it was that I am good at something I didn't think is a REAL skill. So, broadening your view and including even the small things can be a great start. I know this is an old comment, I wonder how you are doing now :) I help people who are stuck with finding their purpose move from uncertainty to clarity about who they are and what they want to do. I am doing my market research now, so if you have a few minutes, please fill out. You can book a chat with me in the end where I can help you identify what is holding you back and how to overcome it :) I am so happy to help, please book the session if you are interested, would love to hear from you :) forms.gle/LbQ3pMVezswodbsm6
@jojo_jm5 жыл бұрын
This is what I need right now, thank you 💖💖💖 I don't speak Japanese, but the word Ikigai just kind of hit my soul in the way that a poem or song hits me when I need a particular message... For context, if you're interested, I have just finished a Bachelor of Computer Science after finishing a Bachelor of Music. I'm working as a Software Developer because it pays the bills, I like the people, and I guess I'm good at it... But what I really love is music and art and creativity fuelled by emotional connections, so I'm trying to make time for that, but it's hard with a full-time job, and I need to just focus on paying bills and getting a stable foundation for myself for this adjustment period after graduation, and every day I tend to question my path without a structured way of questioning, but this way of evaluating things is exactly what I need to focus myself!
@wisdomcompassion50603 жыл бұрын
Satisfication and happiness(bliss) is altimate ikigai of all people.
@Nadaa2426 жыл бұрын
I really needed this talk, thanks beautiful. You have no idea how I feel, i feel like I'm worthless, lost and such a loser for not find my passion at the age of 23. I'm going to do this exercise and I hope it helps me. Would you make a vid about How to Find Yourself? Thanks i like your channel 💙💙💙😭
@lavendaire6 жыл бұрын
I have a whole playlist on soul searching! kzfaq.info/sun/PL37ErCJmMWd26gGcvbUK7nNlBSKBi6T-P
@Charimrim7 жыл бұрын
I was so excited to try this exercise but found myself getting stuck >< what do you recommend for those who struggle knowing where their talents or even their passions lie?
@Rooftopdreams7 жыл бұрын
I would recommend you to go out and try everything, even things you are not 100% sure about! Join classes, programmes and communities!
@Charimrim7 жыл бұрын
Rooftopdreams thank you for your answer! 😊
@learnerdecuriousqueen33206 жыл бұрын
You might have close ones by your side...your parents or other family members..especially your friends. You can ask them to help you with it but yes at first, you should give yourself a chance at it again.
@myzone1114 жыл бұрын
A late reply - but might help somebody else reading it. If you don't know what your talents or strengths are - try writing down answers to 'What comes easily to me?' 'What can I spend hours doing without getting bored/tired?' 'What am I curious about?' :)
@dsdcero55384 жыл бұрын
IKIGAI; the reason for living, something that makes you get out of bed in the morning... that's so beautiful!!
@EstellVillanueva7 жыл бұрын
You really are glowing doing what you do best, Aileen! I've been a silent fan for the last couple of months but I can't help but tell you how GRATEFUL I am to stumble upon your channel. I've always wanted to help others in their personal development but I couldn't somehow figure out where to start or just how. I've seen this ikigai concept too but never got around to filling it out! Thanks for making a printable. :) I do wish the same thing when I was younger too, that there was this "big sister" to help me out with life. I'm pretty sure you're doing great in changing people's lives! MUCH LOVE!
@dogaduzgol31337 жыл бұрын
I really love your videos it is makes me inspiring and hi from Turkey.
@renmoore.7 жыл бұрын
I needed this so much!! Thank you! Love your videos💜💜💜
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
😍
@willekev86536 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making these video's!! I really love your video's and you really inspire me :)I am actually in a gap year right now to figure out what to do with my life, and i was kind of thinking that i should just start with writing down what i love, but i did not do that yet. Seeing this video is exactly what I needed!Lots of love
@gahomsatinta26637 жыл бұрын
I owe you a lot. You inspires me in different ways. I think I'm lost right now and then your video came up I found another hope to start my life and do what I love and of course find my Ikigai. Thank you for inspiring many people all over the world. God Bless you. :) Lovelots from Philippines.
@katiebear140507 жыл бұрын
great video! I really needed this today :)
@TheNiknuks7 жыл бұрын
What a lovely soul you are, thanks keep up the great work :)
@yasminqur14254 жыл бұрын
Okay so my ikigai has made it clear to me that im on the right path, youtube/blogging/social media allow me to share all the things that i love to learn and want to teach. Thank you for this worksheet
@RachelWorld3337 жыл бұрын
I'm still figuring out how i can make the world a better place. I'm thinking of being a teacher, but i hope that i have that "glow" that you mentioned from doing exactly what i'm called to do. This video helped me a lot. Thank you :))
@madhurima71747 жыл бұрын
You are so inspiring! I wish I could meet you in Person. Thank you :)
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
maybe one day :) love you!
@yokovue86857 жыл бұрын
I love this video!
@codyschwarz83036 жыл бұрын
I'm exactly at that kind of point in my life. I am leaving my home country Germany and moving to America. I was so excited the whole time, but now its happening in about three weeks and all of the sudden im anxious and scared now how everything will be and im also so confused. i had that one plan i thought im gonna do career wise and now im not sure at all anymore if i even want to try. im definetly going to print your worksheet out tomoorrow and work on it. i love your content and watch soo many of your videos. youre so positive and just an amzing creator. a real inspiration. Tess
@lindseyelizabeth22816 жыл бұрын
Music has helped so many ppl!!! Physically and mentally. It's beautiful
@sharonegerie71817 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@aileengrow8127 жыл бұрын
love you.
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
love you 💞
@FarahD1017 жыл бұрын
i just found this video, and it could not have come at a better time. i've been stuck in a rut, and I'm dreading it. i wanted (and needed) to reinvent myself and I think this will definitely help. Thank You!
@jumbellpomento2 жыл бұрын
I realized our Ikigai is almost the same!! 💖 Sometimes I feel lost on what to do next in my life, but this video helps me a lot in figuring out myself and what to do next. Thank you 🤗
@kayleighc31597 жыл бұрын
this is cool but i also think that what someone does for work doesnt have to necessarily be the thing that fulfills them
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
you're right :) they can get fulfillment from hobbies, relationships, volunteering, etc. this video is just what the japanese ikigai concept is about
@aabb-im7ml7 жыл бұрын
love youuu
@lavendaire7 жыл бұрын
💖💖
@lindseyreyes9836 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel and oh my goodness, how I wish someone had told me this 10 years ago! I'm happy, don't get me wrong, but I am so wishy-washy about my dreams and goals. Thank you for sharing this! I'm about to binge-watch your channel.....
@donteatmecows82653 жыл бұрын
Yes, I will do that. I think sometimes we might not feel our best even if we are. Serving is a great way to be our best.
@saburonobunaga61915 жыл бұрын
Are you Japanese? You look so beautiful.
@lavendaire4 жыл бұрын
So, after you figure out your ikigai, what's next? Plan out your next moves, break down your goals, and create a life that matches your vision with the Artist of Life Workbook: a guided journal to create your best year yet! ✨ lavendaire.com/workbook ✨
@JenniferTMath7 жыл бұрын
Your loves are exactly like mine; hopefully can find more ppl like you it's comforting
@615venus7 жыл бұрын
We change so much through the course of our lives. What we love today we might not love in a few years. What fills our soul today might leave us wanting a few years from now. The world around us also contributes to the perception we have of our likes and dislikes. Even our talents and skills change with time. So this concept of Ikigai is one that would have to be revisited as we mature.
@lavendaire4 жыл бұрын
If you're looking for more exercises + a downloadable workbook to figure out your life path, here's a recent video! → How to Figure Out What to Do With Your Life | bit.ly/2WvmZHB
@jazzysassy75952 жыл бұрын
I'm 15 going to turn 16 and I need to find my purpose because I don't know 🤔
@lavendaire6 жыл бұрын
If you want more worksheets to help clarify your life vision, here's a playlist of all the exercises I've uploaded! → WORKSHEETS & EXERCISES | bit.ly/2sIL65x
@hilacohen51686 жыл бұрын
Dear Aileen, I have been watching your Videos for some time. I find them so empowering and wonderful. this Video in particular is one of the best and i want to try this exercise today. You inspire me and not many people does. I am 35 my first degree is in Nutrition but I don't practice my profession right now. I am now trying to figure out what I really want to do and how to do it. Any way what I wanted to say basically is Thank you. :) Hila from Israel.
@teagfilms88456 жыл бұрын
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@sarastjepancevic87555 жыл бұрын
Plz give like
@avasantarosa6 жыл бұрын
Im so glad I found this video. I’ve been on a low place and doubting myself. I got dropped out of high school because I didnt see how it could take me to my dreams. I felt lost until that itch came in. Ive always wanted to make a living through my arts. And im working hard on doing so :)
@kerrm_music Жыл бұрын
Thank you for pushing us to actually apply this theory on paper. I got to find an Ikigai or two... ☺🙏
@italico27922 жыл бұрын
So I've done thr excercise from your videos 'finding your purpose'. What I wrote as meaningful sentence is 'to learn new languages to create contents that represent me, insipired by travels around the world in order to contribute to develop my community' I need to understand what this means and how to apply it to my life!
@HeronCoyote12345 жыл бұрын
You are, in my opinion and 63 yrs of living, absolutely correct in so much of this video. Finding what makes you glow (you’ll know it when you experience it, as will others when they interact with you) is probably the most important part. It’s your motivation, what helps you get past the not so great parts of your day. Have fun with the journey. Ask questions of those in the field you’re exploring (informational interview), and listen to your gut, observe your reactions during the meeting. Are you still excited when you leave, or feel as though you dodged a bullet? That inner voice is your best friend.
@lavendaire5 жыл бұрын
so true
@rockinerrine81827 жыл бұрын
My friend recently discovered your channel and she suggested to me and my friends to watch your videos. This is my first time seeing your video and I feel inspired. I have huge struggles with what want for my future but I'm going to try this. Thanks Lavendaire 💜
@ndkartika11926 жыл бұрын
Thank you Aileen, I am now at the moment of being lost in what to do in life because there are so many things that I still wanna achieve but yet time is limited. Then I watched this video of yours about Ikigai which has inspired me. I love your videos. Keep doing it.
@TheJimmyrigz5 жыл бұрын
3 minutes in and I have tears forming in my eyes, because I see what I'm already doing is right, just needing an expansion to my masonry and artistic skills to expand into stone carving. As the world has a shortage of stone carvers.
@midnightsunrise48127 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this aaaah~ and your aesthetic just made me feel even more calm and organized
@DANIMs5 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy how amazingly cool you are!! Much love and respect for what you are doing! Killing it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@alessiasebasta5 жыл бұрын
I have just discovered your channel as I was looking for tips on personal growth and I’ve already watched at least 3 of your videos. I am a first year university student and am completely lost of what I want from life especially pertaining to my career. I love your outlook on life and your tips are very wise. I wish I heard of you sooner! You have already helped so much!
@theroxannefuentes6 жыл бұрын
Just started my own channel on this stuff because of bloggers like you who have inspired me! Thank you for all you do!! Love your channel.
@hoayeuly7 жыл бұрын
I love so much of how you giving your example because i heard this before but totally still dont know how to overlap these bubble. Thank you for this video.
@antonr34737 жыл бұрын
You know, I took a different approach with this one. For some reason it came more naturally to make a spreadsheet which listed everything that I've considered doing before, and brainstormed what else I could do . I had a column for each of the four circles and used a 1-5 point system on how I felt it fit into each circle, then sorted the list by the totals. It was pretty cool, because I think at some point we've all considered what we could be doing with our lives, and so the ideas just jump out at you. It turned out to be more of a task/project approach to it, rather than an indefinite "what to do with my life?"
@ghee-ann77537 жыл бұрын
Your heart and your wisdom inspires me!!! You're a beautiful soul! Can't wait to see what the future holds for you!!🌹✨🌿
@nadiazainudin87055 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this video is posted in 2017 and I'm here in 2019 like, what am I doing back then, not realizing her videos exists?! I watched liahyoo's video and that vid is what brought me to you, I'm so thankful for that :))
@lavendaire5 жыл бұрын
Aww well it’s never too late to start 😸
@happysparrow59297 жыл бұрын
Blown away by your videos and how much they are applying to my life right now!
@rafaelagarcia83094 жыл бұрын
55 and love what I do. LO loan officer however I find a big charge when I listen to music and dance. Also in charity work and talking about spirituality awakening. 💓I think when I retire I want to do these things and live close to the water. Financial freedom is important to me.💞