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Book Review - My Little Ikigai Journal by Amanda Kudo


*I have been given this book as an ebook for free from NetGalley in exchange for a review.
This journal-handbook is an absolutely wonderful guide to reflecting on your passions, what is important to you, and how to find meaning in life. I love the root notion: that finding your meaning in life is what will keep you alive and full of joy for as long as you live. The reflections are thoughtful, inspirational, and devoted to truly making you think about your life as you live it. The pages are beautiful and colourful. The artwork is absolutely stunning, and the activities aren’t time consuming (although there are exceptions). I am about halfway through the book, and I have already come to a better understanding of what brings me joy in life. I think this is a great companion for anyone who is feeling a little lost or can’t seem to find what brings meaning to their life.


There are a few exercises that are difficult to accomplish (for example: ask a person you admire if you can shadow them for a day). I have skipped a couple because I don’t have the means or the information to accomplish them. There is one that asks you what your hopes and dreams as a child were, and I had no idea what to write for that. I did consult old journals which helped, but I’m not sure that will be do-able for everybody. I am also lucky enough to come from place where I know what I am passionate about already. I know these exercises will be challenging for people who do not know what they love on a day to day basis.

The questions asked in the book are not deep – I am not having to look into my soul in order to find answers, yet I am coming to some great understandings about who I am as a person and who I want to be to the world. I am eager to continue with these exercises, and it has inspired to me seek more books with the same kind of theme. I give this book a 4/5 for its insightful exercises and beautiful illustrations.

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