Accountability Partners
The definition of an accountability partner is: “A person who coaches another in terms of helping the other person keep a commitment.” This person does not have to know a lot about whatever area you are looking for an accountability partner, whether it is for your writing goals, art projects, finances, or any other life habit you are trying to reach a specific commitment. They do need to be someone who cares enough about you to help keep you on track.
I read an online article by Chivon, titled 5 Reasons an Accountability Partner will help you conquer a goal Her reasons included:
1. They will be your biggest cheerleader.
2. They challenge you to make what seems impossible – possible
3. They will celebrate every milestone on your journey no matter how small.
4. They will make sure your goal remains a priority
5. They prove you don’t have to go it alone.
As I thought about accountability partners I am fortunate to have a few people in my life that ask me how I am doing in working towards making my writing a part of my daily routines. I have others who cheer on my successes and celebrate the steps with me. Yet I have one important person in my life that meets each of these reasons for me – my husband Brian. He is my biggest cheerleader, often believing in me when all I see is how I can not accomplish this task. He challenges me to try but also cautions me not to make a mountain out of the to do list. Yet he also reminds me not to set things on the shelf, ignore them because I struggle to get them perfect. If writing is a goal than I need to sit at my desk and write. He also makes sure to remind me that I have a step completed, a story sold, a new skill learned and each one is a cause to celebrate. It is great to know that I have support, I am not alone and I am encouraged to continue.
This Proverb reminds us that just as iron sharpens iron so we keep each other on task, accountable in whichever endeavor we undertake.
Who keeps you on task? Who cheers for you, challenges you, engages you and evokes a sense of accomplishment in your life? Celebrate them. Thank them and then be that person for someone else.
Posted: January 12th, 2017 under goals.