What's your Ikigai?

Hello pal,

Have you ever heard of Ikigai??

I first heard of this concept a few years ago and it really helped me when it came to my career & ultimately my calling. When I speak to people about their occupational wellbeing I always suggest starting with this first.?

Ikigai (生き甲斐, lit. 'a reason for being') ?is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living.?

Today I had such a big Ikigai pinch me moment!?

I started Definitii back in lock down in 2020 and it was always about a double mission:

1. To empower & educate companies to improve their social & environmental impact by becoming B Corp certified

AND

2. To empower & educate young people about Social Entrepreneurship.

10 % of our profits from Definitii Consulting goes to projects and partnerships with others who are aligned with our mission.

Because I sat asking these Ikigai questions in lockdown Definitii was born and it has led me to incredible partnerships - like this one with Social Enterprise Academy

Social Enterprise Academy go into schools all across Scotland and educate young people about how to create a Social Enterprise - a business that has a positive social and/ or environmental impact.

I discovered them last year and I knew instantly that we had to become a sponsor of their annual Dragon's Den events & contribute to supporting local young social entrepreneurs, especially because there was a local Dragon's Den event right in my home town Paisley! ?

Today, I felt all the feels as I attended my second event. It's honestly such an honour and pleasure to come back to my home town in Paisley after 15 years away, to be sitting in my local football club St Mirren Football Club and to be listening to local young people share their passion, voices, ideas and social enterprises!

I am so grateful that a few years ago I took the time to reflect on Ikigai and today I get to share with clients of Definitii that when they choose to become a B Corp they are not only creating a positive impact in their own businesses but they are also creating a positive impact in young people's lives. :)

I was moved to tears today with some of these young people and what problems and challenges they are solving through their social enterprises.? They well and truly inspired me and give me so much hope for the future!

What about your future? What about your Ikigai?

With your job, career, business, it is useful to ask yourself these questions to see if it is really what you want to be doing. And if not, then you could use the Ikigai concept to help you uncover what that may be.

If you are feeling a bit stuck in your career or job, perhaps ask yourself these questions and write down the answers:

• What do you love?
• What does the world need?
• What are your strengths?
• What can you be paid for?

I would love to know how you go with this!?

Because there is one thing I know for sure - when YOU take the time to do this work and ask yourself these questions.. And you build up the courage to take actions based on these - you will have days where you can hardly believe you call it “work”. You will have days like I had today and smile from ear to ear. You will be in your element, you will want to jump out of bed in the morning for moments like these. You deserve that and so does the world. The world needs you to truly be YOU and to bring your mission to life!?

Finishing with a lovely testimonial…?

Most of you know I am a big fan of non-toxic products for your wellbeing. I have been buying and recommending Arbonne products for nearly 15 years. For their natural ingredients and also their results for myself and many of my clients! ?

Denise Cheng one of my beautiful Arbonne clients in Australia shared her recent experience transitioning to our Derm Results Advanced Skincare range so I thought I would share with you too in case you are in the market for new skincare or perhaps wanting to transition to a new ethical B Corp brand.?

“Michelle and I have been chatting about Arbonne products for years… and I'll be honest, the thought of throwing away current products, doing a complete overhaul was overwhelming and sounded super expensive! My skin has definitely changed over the last few years - dehydrated skin, breakouts… So last year, I decided to take my first step and start integrating an Arbonne product from the Derm Results Advanced range, one at a time. I started with the moisturiser, then the serum. Now the toner. I've definitely noticed a positive change over the past few months - brighter skin, smoother, less breakouts. Loving the change!”

Makes me so happy to read this testimonial from Denise and to see her glowing! Here are some of the clinical findings too:

After 1 week:

90% reported skin felt soothed and nourished through hydration

71% reported skin visibly feels plumped and well hydrated

45% reported skin appears firmer and more resilient

13% increase in skin elasticity

After 4 weeks:

93% reported skin felt more moisturised

84% reported skin visibly looks plumped and well hydrated

Over 50% reported skin appears firmer and more resilient

20% increase in skin elasticity

30% increase in firmness

Such incredible results! This range is on offer right now until the end of the month just under 50 % off for consultants & just under 40 % off for preferred clients PLUS a free glow cleanser! Oh and in the UK today & tomorrow you will receive a “flashbuy” offer which gives you free products worth ￡164 - make up primer, face mask, peel pads & tinted moisturiser!

Drop me a reply message if you would like more details or simply log into your Arbonne account and check it out!?

A wee reminder…. only 9 tickets left….?

For my next Yoga Nidra event in Glasgow - Saturday 9th March at the Reiki Love Club. Yoga nidra means yogic "sleep" and it is a guided meditation that you do lying on the floor. Yoga Nidra is a practice that's especially effective at reducing stress and anxiety and can even help with insomnia. Sometimes, your body may get stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Practices like yoga nidra can help calm your sympathetic nervous system and allow the parasympathetic nervous system to take charge.

Join me for a loving, grounding, nurturing, peaceful &?beautiful Saturday afternoon - 90 mins full of all the things that will fill your cup!

We will start the afternoon off with with a grounding breathwork practice, with?gratitude journaling, a?card reading, a yoga nidra practice with sound bowl?& lastly, enjoying a warm?cup of herbal tea & a vegan treats from the incredible Cookstoyou! Grab your tickets below!?

Until next time,

I've got your back!