Twenty Reflection Questions for International Coaching Week

Twenty reflection questions for International Coaching Week.

Ikigai: 20 reflection questions inspired by Mieko Kamiya and Ken Mogi

One of four thresholds: Kodawari, attention to detail and daily ritual

Two of four thresholds: Releasing oneself, jibun rashiku

Three of four thresholds: Wa, the texture of belonging

Four of four thresholds: Becoming, on your own terms

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Ikigai is not what you build a life around. It's what already makes the life you have worth living.

Twenty reflection questions inspired by Mieko Kamiya and Ken Mogi.

The Joy of Small Things

Kodawari, attention to detail and daily ritual

1. What small daily moment do you look forward to?
2. When did you last lose track of time in something that earns nothing?
3. What ritual, however small, gives the day its shape?
4. Which detail do you tend to that no one else would notice?
5. What pleasure have you stopped letting yourself enjoy, and why?

Being Free to Be Yourself

Releasing oneself, jibun rashiku

1. Whose approval are you still trying to earn?
2. Where in your life are you already at ease?
3. What part of you have you been editing out for others?
4. What would you do if no one were watching or grading?
5. What did you stop doing because someone said you shouldn't?

Harmony with Others

Wa, the texture of belonging

1. Whose company leaves you feeling more like yourself?
2. Who notices when you're not quite right?
3. Where do you contribute without keeping score?
4. Whose burden, if eased, would ease yours in turn?
5. Where have you mistaken conflict-avoidance for harmony?

The Joy of Growth

Becoming, on your own terms

1. What were you better at this year than last?
2. Where do you welcome being a beginner again?
3. What hard thing have you been avoiding that would change you?
4. What practice would you keep even if it never paid off?
5. Who do you want to have become when no one is keeping score?

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