Elevated Movements

Kaizen 1% Challenge

EM Advisory Board • Internal Pilot

Kaizen 1% Challenge for EM Advisory Board

Before we introduce this to our audience, I want you to experience it firsthand—not just to test it, but to invest in yourselves. This is a low-stakes, high-impact way to practice what we preach: transformation doesn't require overhaul. It requires consistency. For the next 7 days, carve out 5 minutes a day to get 1% better. That's it.

How It Works (3 Simple Steps)

1️⃣

Pick ONE Small Action

Choose something so small you can do it even on your worst day (≤5 minutes).

  • • Drink water before coffee
  • • Close your eyes for 10 seconds
  • • Write down one win
  • • Stretch for 2 minutes
  • • Say "I need a minute"
  • • Read one page
  • • Send one appreciative text
2️⃣

Partner Up

Accountability makes change stick. Post a daily emoji to the EM Advisory thread or DM a partner.

No explanations needed. Just show up.

3️⃣

Track Ease, Not Perfection

Each day, rate how easy it felt (1–5). Watch the trend, not the number.

  • 1 = Very difficult
  • 3 = Neutral / manageable
  • 5 = Easy / natural

The Parameters

  • Duration: 7 days (starting [Day 1 Date] through [Day 7 Date])
  • Time commitment: ≤ 5 minutes/day
  • Accountability: Daily emoji check-in (thread or partner)
  • Tracking: Daily 1–5 ease rating (private or shared)
  • Reflection: Bring a 2-minute share to October's Advisory Board meeting

Reflection prompts:

  • Did it get easier over the week?
  • What surprised you?
  • What got in the way?
  • Would you continue?
  • What did you learn about yourself?

Why This Matters

This challenge is rooted in Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement through tiny, consistent actions. The idea is simple: 1% better every day compounds into massive transformation over time. We're asking the EM community to embrace rest, clarity, and intentional growth—but we can't invite them into something we haven't experienced ourselves. This is your chance to practice what we'll be teaching. And honestly? You may be surprised by how much shifts when you give yourself permission to start small.

7-Day Practice Tracker (Optional)

Tip: Drop a daily emoji in the EM Advisory thread. No explanations—just consistency.

Kaizen 1% — My Practice

Rate ease 1–5 to see trend
Fri, Dec 19
Sat, Dec 20
Sun, Dec 21
Mon, Dec 22
Tue, Dec 23
Wed, Dec 24
Thu, Dec 25

Let's Do This Together

I'll be posting my emoji check-ins daily, and I hope you will too. This is low-pressure, high-support. If you miss a day, no problem—just come back. The win is always in returning, not in being perfect.

Drop a ✅ in the thread

With excitement (and 1% more intention), Shria