Zen Habits Podcast

S1 Ep06 - Accountability & Getting Back on Track

09.20.2023 - By Leo BabautaPlay

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We can create an empowered relationship to accountability, to create greater leadership in our lives. In this episode, Leo looks at how to create accountability that's effective, and shares examples of how he's used it in his life.Topics CoveredHow we have different relationships to accountability, ranging from disempowered to empoweredCoercing oneself to be disciplined can lead to issues when one falls off trackAccountability is simply accounting for whether a task was completed or not, without judgmentAccountability can be used to celebrate progress and learn from successes, as well as to get curious about failuresAccountability helps individuals take responsibility for their actions and make changesLeo’s experience with a 33-day fitness challenge and how accountability affects his motivationSuggestions for implementing accountability: find someone to be accountable to, set a consistent reporting schedule, and commit to specific, measurable actionsDealing with discouragement and getting back on track involves reaching out for support, choosing to recommit, and starting smallThe importance of forgiving oneself, letting go of negative emotions, and being compassionate to encourage progress

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