Chelmsford Public Library

Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life, Héctor García and Francesc Miralles ; translated by Heather Cleary

eng

Includes bibliographical references

contains biographical information

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Ikigai

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Héctor García and Francesc Miralles ; translated by Heather Cleary

the Japanese secret to a long and happy life

"Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai -- the happiness of always being busy -- as revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people." -- From Amazon.com summary"...In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds -- one of the world's Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets of their longevity and happiness : how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and -- their best-kept secret-- how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai..."--Dust jacket

Prologue. Ikigai: a mysterious word -- Ikigai: the art of staying young while growing old -- Antiaging secrets: little things that add up to a long and happy life -- From logotherapy to Ikigai: how to live longer and better by finding your purpose -- Find flow in everything you do: how to turn work and free time into spaces for growth -- Masters of longevity: words of wisdom from the longest-lived people in the world -- Lessons from Japan's centenarians: traditions and proverbs for happiness and longevity -- the Ikigai diet: what the world's longest-living people eat and drink -- Gentle movements, longer life: exercises from the East that promote health and longevity -- Resilience and Wabi-sabi: how to face life's challenges without letting stress and worry age you -- Epilogue. Ikigai: the art of living

Japanese secret to a long and happy life