In episode 12 of the Ikigai Podcast, I speak with Dr. Dean Fido on his translation and validation of the Ikigai-9. The Ikigai-9 is a psychometric tool used as a means of measuring Ikigai across the dimensions of:optimistic and positive emotions toward lifeactive and positive attitudes towards one's futureand acknowledgment of the meaning of one's existence.The Ikigai-9 consists of nine items measuring one’s reason for being through dimensions of emotions towards one’s life, attitudes towards one’s future, and the acknowledgment of one’s existence.The Ikigai-9 StatementsI believe that I have some impact on someone.My life is mentally rich and fulfilled.I am interested in many things.I feel that I am contributing to someone or to society.I would like to develop myself.I often feel that I am happy.I think that my existence is needed by something or someone.I would like to learn something new or start something.I have room in my mind.Hey it is Nick Kemp here from IkigaiTribe.com, just before we get into this episode I wanted to let you know I am running a Ikigai Workshop Webinar this month. The workshop is 2-hours long and covers the work of pioneering ikigai researcher Mieko Kamiya. We look at her definition of ikigai and her 7 ikigai needs.If you are interested go to https://ikigaitribe.com/ikigai-workshop