How To Find And Do Work That You Love (Ikigai)

Week 1, we're assigned to do a reflection regarding the talk on "How To Find YOUR Life Purpose and Career (Ikigai)" by Chris Do.

The word "Ikigai" is a Japanese concept that (thing that you live for) the reason for being. The venn diagram breaks down into 4 elements which are what do you ❤️ LOVE, what are you 👍 GOOD AT, 💸 WHAT JOB DO YOU THINK PAYS BILLS and 🌍 WHAT DO YOU THINK THE WORLD NEEDS. With this concept, it trying to balance all the element together.

Ikigai Venn Diagram:

The Venn diagram above shows my direction and pathway that I would pay attention to

What I Love

- I like capturing images of scenery, editing images, trying out various illustration methods and styles and exploring art exhibition / art competition (things that I see and try which boost my creativity). Apart from that, I really love trying out new design techniques along my career. Thus, this actually motivates me to go beyond my boundary just like my imagination when designing.

What I’m Good At

- My skills and talents are still in the progress of ‘learning to learning to learning’. Besides that, I’m not entirely good at time management however, I do have the curtesy to always organize my task / work daily to prevent messy and unorganised lifestyle. Other than that, brainstorming is also one of my favourite part as it always branches out more idea when developing it.

What I can be Paid for

- Every job comes with a salary / price except for ngo / voluntary work. However, 'the job' depends on which category can it sustain our daily career. For instance, doing freelance, full time / part time designer and others more. Personally, I feel that multitasking in jobs is a great choice but it depends on how to manage it.

What the World Needs

- There are always many obstacles and challenges in life. Always come out with an alternative ways and method, preparation is always the choice.

Reflection:

I personally feel that this is a great exercise and platform to explore using the 4 elements. However, there're certain part that I'm unsure of and I hope as I discover more along my year 3, I'm able to know where I'm standing - able to determine my future and pathway.