A practical and sustainable way to choose activities/profession

Hello, hope that you reading this post are well.

I felt like sharing it, because it was meaningfull for me and I wished to have seen this when younger - not that it has sort of age limit to apply to our lives.

This small text is based on my postgraduate thesis in Educational Management, which explored meaningful educational paths and career choices for individuals. Among other frameworks, the Ikigai method was a key influence, guiding the creation of strategies that align personal values, passions, and sustainable goals for a fulfilling professional journey.

"The Seven Pillars for Conscious Decision-Making" were inspired by the principles of the Ikigai method, which encourages aligning what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Each pillar reflects essential aspects of this balance—such as consistency and harmony for sustainable growth, freedom and experimentation for self-discovery, and responsibility for intentional choices. Together, these pillars provide a structured yet flexible guide for individuals to build meaningful and lasting career and life paths.

Seven Pillars for Conscious Decision-Making;

    Consistency: Small efforts done consistently. If it feels too hard, you’ll likely give up.
    Freedom: Reflect on what truly matters to you.
    Harmony: It must be sustainable in the long run—a path you can follow over time.
    Joy: Celebrate and have fun; don’t miss chances to enjoy the little things (life is built on small moments, not big achievements).
    Presence: Focus on the task at hand (manage anxiety).
    Experimentation: You can’t develop interest or passion for things you’ve never tried.
    Responsibility: More than just being willing to face adversity, consciously choose the possible consequences tied to your decisions.

Hope that you achieve your goals and be well! 👋