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Building Accountability into Your Life
Don
November 17, 2023
In my recent exploration of building accountability, I've realized it's a pivotal element for instigating change in our lives. Accountability helps us identify and rectify our blind spots, offering clarity in areas where we might be struggling. While self-work is valuable, incorporating external accountability can significantly enhance our efforts.
Lately, I've been practicing this by tracking my weekly habits and focusing on key areas I aim to improve. The journey is doable, but I've discovered a heightened sense of responsibility when I share my goals publicly. This act not only holds me accountable to my followers but also encourages me to articulate my thoughts and strategies more clearly, allowing me to set and pursue realistic goals.
Smart goals become even smarter with accountability. It pushes us to set deadlines and devise actionable steps, providing a roadmap for potential growth and change. Another aspect of effective accountability, as highlighted in David Goggins book “Can’t Hurt Me”, involves self-reflection. He advocates for confronting oneself in the mirror, getting real with personal goals, and committing them to paper. This form of self-accountability is powerful.
Ways to increase accountability:
Seek out a mentor or coach.
Ask a loved one or peer for feedback.
Use a habit tracker religiously.
Post progress or upcoming goals on social media.
Tell coworkers or classmates about your goals.
Scream your goals from your roof (try it, your neighbors will love you).
Involving friends, family, or a coach in your accountability practice can be tremendously beneficial. They can offer an outside perspective and support you in staying committed to your goals. Publicly declaring your intentions adds a layer of commitment, making your goals tangible and real. When you realize you're not meeting your commitments, it's a prompt to reassess and realign.
Accountability also fosters a shared experience. When you're accountable to someone, and they to you, it opens the door for shared struggles and successes. This mutual support can provide insights that extend beyond our usual perspectives.
Finding a peer for accountability can be a game changer. Being able to hold each other accountable to goals helps reinforce reaching goals. If executed effectively it can be a win-win for both parties.
In summary, whether through self-reflection, social sharing, or mutual support systems, accountability is a powerful tool for growth and change.
Share some ways you work to increase accountability in your life?
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