In each of our individual journeys towards internal growth, we must look of course internally on what we want and need to do to progress. We also should make sure we are holding ourselves accountable for our actions during those steps moving forward. But it is always much better to have someone who can be our accountability partner.
accountability partner: someone who helps you stay on track and committed to reaching goals.
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Get your priorities straight.
This thought of having an accountability partner when we are supposed to be carving our own growth path seems conflicting doesn’t it?! In a previous post, we talked about being a “Lone Wolf.” The only reason for becoming a lone wolf then was in regard to the process of completely reinventing ourselves. That is a personal journey. This would be the period of changing our mindset.
Many of us go through life being the same way and not growing as we should. We become complacent and it seems that we believe we already have all the growth we need. If we are trying to change our lives and our mental mindset in that respect we should definitely become a lone wolf for that growth period. Too often you hear of our old long-time lazy friends who are ok couch surfing and trying to keep us back with them. Misery loves company.
Accountability counts.
To really progress through it it will be good for you to have that one person that can hold you accountable for your progress. It would need to be someone who knows who you are as an individual and your tendencies. A close friend, significant other, or a relative that has demonstrated their own internal successes and can cheer you on.Â
Additionally, if you don’t have anyone in your immediate circle who qualifies as a worthy accountability partner perhaps you could look elsewhere. Life Coaches and therapists are also great sources to help guide you along and help you check off the boxes that you are trying to accomplish.Â
Benefits of having an accountability partner:
-They can help you stay on track.
-They can work with you during negative and unproductive thoughts.
-They can help you with goal setting, planning, and strategizing.
-They can push your limits.
-They can cheer on your achievements.
-They can provide support.
-They can keep you motivated.
-They can give you feedback.
A good accountability partner should be someone who has been where you are and has experienced the growth on their own. They will likely understand exactly what support you need and how to provide it. Please don’t go for that one person to be your accountability partner that will say, “Hey, great job man, wanna go out for beers?!” That’s not what you need.
So in the beginning of your reinventing period if you need one and you aren’t around the best people to cheer you on you may need to become a lone wolf. A lone wolf with an accountability partner sounds great! The accountability partner will give you the time and space you need without all the unnecessary distractions. Hopefully this makes sense. The idea is to not have a bunch of noise confusing you on how you want to reinvent yourself.
Bonus: I am a Life Coach! Inquire within.
Conclusion
We are pack animals that need to be around others. Do the work you need to do and then start hanging around people that are like minded. The ones that evolve and grow. That should set you up for internal success. And if you looking for external success whatever that means to you that could follow as well. Accountability partners are great for making notable progress.
Question
How will you start your journey of internal success? Answer in the comments below.
