Everyone has their own Ikigai, their own ‘reason to get up in the morning’. The easiest way to think about Ikigai is finding the common ground between what you love, what you care about, what the world needs and what you can get paid for.

The positive health effects of knitting have been studied for some time and it has been revealed that knitting is a great way of stepping back, relaxing and reflecting on your day. It distracts you from the constant rush of working life and helps promote mindfulness.