The reason for being, something that makes you get out of bed in the morning

Ikigai, a reason for being. It comes from Japanese, where Iki refers to “life” and Gai to “the realization of what one expects and hopes for”. It is no coincidence that in the Okinawa culture, which belongs to the cultures where people live the longest, everyone knows their Ikigai.

On a more pragmatical level, the concept of Ikigai can help you find your vocation. What makes most people get out of bed every morning is their job. While some people do it because they have to, others do it because they love what they’re doing. The second group of people can be a huge source of inspiration for all of us. I believe that everyone is able to find or create a job they love and that gives them a reason for living.

The Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment was created under the leadership of educational psychologist Donald Clifton. He wanted to identify the skills of the best of the best of the best, and to capitalize on them.  

We help students who feel stuck and can’t see the way out. Sometimes all we need is to take (any) action to move forward and get ourselves unstuck!  A proven exercise enables a student to unlock an effective path forward which aids in accelerating attainment of their goal.