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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, The Little Book of Lykke, Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living by Francesc Miralles, Linnea Dunne, Meik Wiking, Héctor García Puigcerver
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It is a short book packed with the essence of Ikigai. This word is nearly impossible to translate. It simply means finding a reason to get out of bed every day. One night, I was diving into this book called ikigai, which promises to tell you the Japanese secret to a long and happy life. I didn't buy this book because of the picturesque cover page or it is well recommended. I got this book because it promises the secret of a happy life. (That is what I needed more) This short book is packed with the essence of ikigai. This book gives an insight into the Japanese culture where ethics matter more than the final result.
MOAI Japanese are connected with local group & community so an individual feels social security and avoid pangs of sadness. Japanese prefer between their kith and kin to avert loneliness.
Mens Sana in corpore Sano A healthy mind in a healthy body. Maintaining an active adaptable mind in a healthy body is one of the key factors of staying young.
Hara Hachi bu Filling your bellies with only 80% of food avoiding custard post-lunch.
STEVE JOBS was a big fan of Japan, He was inspired by the simplicity and quality of Japanese porcelain in kyto. Engineers ( sony) philosophy ( zen) cuisine (sushi) was his favourite. he loved the amiable nature and work ethics of Japan.
If I talk about the book, the book has the essence of ikigai. But overall it just the facts which everyone already knew beforehand.
Okinawa has a really old age group. Waking up early is healthy. Being sedentary can lead you to hypertension, walking is healthy, But what?
There was nothing new in this book to offer.
There is no secret to a happy and healthy life. the book emphasises on living and finding a purpose, the purpose that let you out of your bed every morning. Anyways the title of the book is entirely misleading, there is no secret hidden inside. Later the book goes into the great dept of yoga, which was not required.
If you talk about the positive side of the book, it was a bit refreshing and I learned a new work IKIGAI. Lego therapy & micro therapy was a new concept that popped in.
the Japanese secret of staying slim and trim is
tofu, sweet potatoes, fish (3 times a week) and vegetables (11 ounces a day)
WALK TO WORK (pg 137 You don't need to go to the gym for an hour every day or run the marathon. As Japanese centenarians show us, all you need is to add moments to your day)
Eating in small plate makes food appear more
Filling only 80% of the belly
being sedentary can lead to hypertension so it is advisable to walk in-between.
Replace junk food with fruits. Fruits such as citrus strawberries and apricots they are an excellent source of vitamin.
Grain such as oats & wheat gives energy
Olive oil is good for the skin
A glass of red wine a day is healthy as it is antioxidant
Refined sugar, processed baked goods and cow milk should be eliminated
MOAI Japanese are connected with local group & community so an individual feels social security and avoid pangs of sadness. Japanese prefer between their kith and kin to avert loneliness.
Mens Sana in corpore Sano A healthy mind in a healthy body. Maintaining an active adaptable mind in a healthy body is one of the key factors of staying young.
Hara Hachi bu Filling your bellies with only 80% of food avoiding custard post-lunch.
STEVE JOBS was a big fan of Japan, He was inspired by the simplicity and quality of Japanese porcelain in kyto. Engineers ( sony) philosophy ( zen) cuisine (sushi) was his favourite. he loved the amiable nature and work ethics of Japan.
If I talk about the book, the book has the essence of ikigai. But overall it just the facts which everyone already knew beforehand.
Okinawa has a really old age group. Waking up early is healthy. Being sedentary can lead you to hypertension, walking is healthy, But what?
There was nothing new in this book to offer.
There is no secret to a happy and healthy life. the book emphasises on living and finding a purpose, the purpose that let you out of your bed every morning. Anyways the title of the book is entirely misleading, there is no secret hidden inside. Later the book goes into the great dept of yoga, which was not required.
If you talk about the positive side of the book, it was a bit refreshing and I learned a new work IKIGAI. Lego therapy & micro therapy was a new concept that popped in.
the Japanese secret of staying slim and trim is
tofu, sweet potatoes, fish (3 times a week) and vegetables (11 ounces a day)
WALK TO WORK (pg 137 You don't need to go to the gym for an hour every day or run the marathon. As Japanese centenarians show us, all you need is to add moments to your day)
Eating in small plate makes food appear more
Filling only 80% of the belly
being sedentary can lead to hypertension so it is advisable to walk in-between.
Replace junk food with fruits. Fruits such as citrus strawberries and apricots they are an excellent source of vitamin.
Grain such as oats & wheat gives energy
Olive oil is good for the skin
A glass of red wine a day is healthy as it is antioxidant
Refined sugar, processed baked goods and cow milk should be eliminated