That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding

#138 The Accountability Effect: Accountability, encouragement and mutual support when tackling hoarding and dehoarding


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In today's episode, I talk about holding yourself accountable by yourself. Then I talk about holding yourself accountable if you've got an accountability buddy. And then I'm going to talk about holding yourself accountable if you don't have anybody that you can talk about hoarding with. Because those are 3 really different situations with really different pros and cons and approaches and benefits as well.

  • Accountability and Dehoarding
  • An accountability buddy who is also working on dehoarding
  • Mutual support and encouragement
  • Honest and constructive feedback
  • Using before and after photos for accountability and motivation
  • Setting up times to donate or recycle items together with an accountability buddy
  • Shared encouragement and sense of accomplishment
  • Solo Accountability in Dehoarding
  • Challenges of holding oneself accountable when nobody knows about the hoarding
  • Joining clutter groups on Facebook or posting on social media for accountability
  • A group Zoom session for hoarders to hold themselves accountable
  • Setting external deadlines for accountability
  • Using inspirational visuals and quotes
  • Having regular check-ins and task schedules
  • Tools for Accountability in Dehoarding
  • Using productivity apps or reminder apps to track progress
  • Finding features that work best for individual performance
  • Rewarding oneself with non-material rewards
  • The Concept of Accountability
  • Reluctance to commit to accountability
  • Acknowledgment of its effectiveness in achieving goals
  • Personal experiences and strategies for self-accountability
  • Tracking progress and setting deadlines
  • Holding yourself accountable is crucial for productivity.
  • Accountability involves planning and setting goals.
  • Regular check-ins help achieve and motivate goals.
  • Encourage and support each other for success.
  • Accountability buddy supports, encourages, and holds responsible.
  • Setting deadlines and visual, shared encouragement motivates.
  • Seek accountability through social media and groups.
  • Accountability involves self-discipline and planning to achieve goals.
  • Regular self-check-ins help stay on track, providing motivation and a sense of accomplishment.
  • Encourage support, set same time for tasks, share progress and tips with accountability buddy to overcome obstacles.
  • Having an accountability buddy offers mutual support, encouragement, and honesty in achieving goals.
  • Accountability buddy motivates donating items.
  • Find accountability in decluttering through social media or online groups
  • ...more
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