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Goal Accountability – How to Stay Motivated and Focused

Goal accountability is crucial to staying motivated and focused on reaching your ideal result. You set goals with the best of intentions. You make a goal (or two or three) and everything is going splendidly. You’ve got this and it seems easy. You’re going to the gym; you’re eating healthier and living more frugally to finally pay off that credit card. 

A couple of weeks go by and you’re ready to back out of your goals because it’s just too hard to give up pizza, work out every day, and resist the urge to go shopping. you’re ready to call it quits. You’re not alone; that’s exactly what most of us do. 

Are you ready to stop the pattern? Find the motivation to stay committed and focused on achieving your goals. The best way to do what it takes is to add some accountability. 

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Be Accountable to Yourself

Start by being accountable to yourself. Write down your goals. Then keep track of how you’re doing. You may want to start a journal or keep a daily to-do list and check things like drinking water or working out as you get them done.

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Find a Goal Accountability Buddy

Having someone with the same or similar goals to talk to can be very motivating. Find someone to become your accountability buddy. You can cheer each other on, share tips and check in to make sure you’re both still on track. 

If you can’t find a local friend to join you, consider looking for your “buddy” online. There are forums and groups for all sorts of topics and you’re sure to find the right person to help you stay on track.

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Be Accountable to Family and Friends

Another great option is to share your resolution and intention with loved ones. Let them know you’re trying to work out each week, train for a marathon, quit smoking or lose 35 pounds by summer break. 

Getting it out there and feeling like you’d let your loved ones down if you give up will often be enough to keep you going. Plus, they might become your biggest cheerleaders helping you celebrate each small success along the way.

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Be Bold and Make A Public Statement

If you’re feeling brave or want that extra boost of goal accountability, be bold and make a public statement. Take to your favorite social media outlet and announce to the world at large what you plan to do. As your readers, followers, or friends to check in with you periodically to see how you’re doing.

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What are you going to do to become accountable?

Pick one or several of the ideas above and get to work. You’ll be amazed how well goal accountability keeps you motivated and focused.

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