I know what you’re thinking. “What’s the point of putting myself out there if there’s no way I can get what I want anyway?” So what do you do instead? You slack off. You tuck your tails behind your legs and you declare “surrender.” Then you hate and curse the …

I know what you’re thinking, what do trains and swimwear got to do with kindness? Let me tell you a story. This morning I wanted to catch the express train so that I could come to work early and finish early. After taking a quick shower, I was readying myself …

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 …

What is Respect? Do we really understand respect enough to practice it properly ourselves. Are we really teaching respect to our children, or are we confusing it with admiration or fear of authority?  Growing up as the youngest of 5 siblings, people often said to me, “respect your elder.” I …

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 …

Nowadays, we can get everything in an instant like buy things online; look for information quickly; and get instant gratification through social media. Some people, especially in the urban cities, run fast-paced lives and they are just jumping from one thing onto the next without finding meaning on what they’re …

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 …