Holding Yourself Accountable is a Class Act

Making excuses and putting things off is easy, but that won't help you achieve your goals.

Because …

1/ Holding yourself accountable means owning your actions and decisions,  

Yes, I get it, it's not always easy. 

But when you hold yourself responsible for the outcome of your efforts and recognize that you are the one who has the power to make things happen.

You will instantly notice a change in perspective and a feeling of freedom.

There is an apt quote from Steve Maraboli that says “The victim mindset dilutes the human potential. By not accepting personal responsibility for our circumstances, we greatly reduce our power to change them.”

In essence, you can't complain about being a victim and at the same time want to change your situation.

You can only successfully change your situation if you are in control and to be in control you have to take responsibility for your actions and own them.

2/ If you want to hold yourself accountable, start by setting realistic and achievable goals and break them down into smaller, manageable steps.

Also, write down your goals and keep them in a visible place to remind yourself of what you're working towards. 

You can even create a vision board to help you visualize your goals.

All these are to keep you reminded of the pursuit.

3/ Set up a system of rewards and consequences for yourself. This can be a game-changer for you. 

Following this method, you reward yourself whenever you achieve a goal or complete a task. On the other hand, if you don't meet your targets, you hold yourself accountable by accepting the consequences.

4/ Surround yourself with people who will support and encourage you, but who will also hold you accountable. Share your goals with them and ask for their feedback and support.

Importantly also, you have to be honest with yourself and evaluate your progress regularly. 

If you're not making the progress you want, take a step back and re-evaluate your approach. Identify what's not working and adjust your strategy accordingly.

5/ Finally, holding yourself accountable means taking ownership of your actions.

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