Life Tasks

Facing the fear of failure with Ikigai as your guiding light The sweet aroma of my morning coffee wafts through the room, but the mug sits untouched for hours. In front of me lies a blank page, cursor blinking, waiting for my keyboard strokes. It’s past 6AM, there’s no one …

25 years ago, I was a broke teenage boy with no future. Today, I’m a tech director at an IT firm in Tokyo. This is how I broke the cycle of poverty through a combination of luck, clear purpose, and an unwavering determination to never give up. A Childhood Realization …

(From one newbie writer to another) So you’ve decided to become a writer eh? That’s good, you’re in good company. I’m a writer myself, still in the beginning stage just like you, but a writer nonetheless. If you want writing advice from the pros, you can go with the likes …

Hi there! It’s Denver here. It’s been a long time. I know I’ve been quiet since my last post in May, and I’m sorry if you missed me but I’m now back as my new improved self. And this time I’m really back. I wasn’t completely quiet though. During my …

Do you know your purpose in life? What makes you get up in the morning and get on with your day? If your sense of purpose is strong, most probably you’re doing great and living your life to the fullest. The same is true for dedicated parents who do everything …

Do you feel a pang of envy when you scroll your social media feeds seeing your friends living grand? Do you feel small and average when you compare yourself to others’ lives. Not everything on SNS is real–people only post the things they want other people to see. So don’t …

The year is about to close and a new one is about to start. 2022 brings that ray of hope as we slowly return to normalcy. In short, the storm has passed and it is time to bring plans into action. But do you need a Life Planner for that? …

The rise of mental health awareness enables people to be more attuned to their feelings making mood tracking a common practice. Planners and journals are incorporating mood this feature, encouraging users to be more aware of their feelings. Ikigai Notes’ Mood Tracker is a bit different from the common mood …

There is no shortage of productivity techniques that aims to make our workflow smoother and more efficient. However, the Japanese have a different approach when it comes to productivity. We all know that the Japanese tend to be strict when it comes to “time” management, and this shows even at …

So you’re looking for a planner to finally take control of your life this time around. Well, there are many planners out there to choose from, but Ikigai Notes (IN) might just be the life planner you need to help get your life in order and perhaps discover your “ikigai” …