The Zaizen approach addresses continuous improvements and Ichigo Ichie is focused on the moment. The here and now. Both combined makes every moment a continual change for the better! It also attaches an emotion to what is happening, and placing value on each step along the way in the process, instead of waiting until later at the end of your accomplishments to feel validated.
Most of us focus on the goal, and say something like, “when I lose 20lbs, I will feel great.” But when you are in the moment, you say to yourself, “today I lost half a pound! Now I only have 17 more to go! Let’s celebrate with a walk in the park!”
The mindset is different. The first doesn’t think to enjoy life until the goal is complete. Stuck in the future.
Is there something that has you stuck in the future when you should be celebrating now?
A step forward is one step closer to your goal, be proud of it!