When you’re working to grow in different areas of your life, having something or someone to hold you accountable can really be beneficial. We tend to either be motivated extrinsically when we know others are watching, or intrinsically through a sense of accomplishment. When I get up early in the morning to exercise, my wife will typically ask me what type of exercise I did, or someone at work will ask if I was able to work out that morning, and I usually have the same types of questions for those that I work with. That’s a form of extrinsic motivation, and that is a form of accountability. Similarly, when I look at the amount of exercise I’ve done over the past year through the fitness app on my phone, I have a sense of pride and accomplishment that drives me to want to continue to stay consistent. If you want to be consistent, which is the key to personal growth, then accountability is often a requirement.
Personal Growth Part 4 – Make it About You