The kaizen approach to goal setting

The Kaizen approach, which originated in Japan and whose meaning translates as "change for the better" or "continuous improvement," offers a philosophy and a set of practical principles that can be effectively applied to setting and achieving personal goals and new habits. It is based on the idea of making small, steady improvements rather than seeking drastic and immediate changes.

Basic Principles of Kaizen Applied to Goals

Kaizen is based on three fundamental principles when applied to the achievement of objectives:

Focus on Process and Results: No se trata solo de alcanzar el resultado final. Sino de prestar atención y valorar el proceso para llegar a él.

For example, when writing a book, focusing only on the end result (published book) could generate unhappiness during the long writing process.

Instead, enjoying and finding meaning in the daily process of researching and writing, and introducing elements that bring well-being along the way (such as socializing or nurturing relationships), makes the journey more satisfying.

Big Picture: Mantener presente la "gran imagen" o el propósito mayor detrás de la meta ayuda a sostener la motivación.

Asking why that goal is important and how it contributes to a more transcendent objective (e.g., helping others through the knowledge shared in a book) provides deeper meaning to the effort.

Non-Judgmentally: Es crucial abordar el proceso de consecución de metas sin juzgar de manera excesivamente crítica los pasos dados, los errores cometidos o los momentos de lentitud.

Harsh self-criticism can undermine motivation; instead, an attitude of continuous learning and adjustment is encouraged.

Practical Implementation of Kaizen

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