Almost five years ago I learned one of the most valuable lesson of my life.
Every time I think about it I almost have to catch my breath. This lesson lives within the central core of my beliefs, deep in my heart, permanently etched on my mind.
Just five months fresh off of life support and three months out of radiation I joined Team In Training with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to run my very first half marathon. It was thrilling to think about getting my body back into shape after the hell it had been through the previous year with chemotherapy, antibiotics, steroids, paralytics, and many more drugs.
I had no idea how in the world I was going to achieve such an enormous goal, 13.1 miles. But looking back I now see the unique thread that brought this dream of mine to fruition.
I did not understand then what I am fully aware of now.
Accountability works!
Anytime I set out to achieve a goal or even the slightest lifestyle change, the guaranteed formula for a successful result is staying accountable!
Here are 7 Simple Truths to Accountability that will give you a little gut check on why we must invest in accountability.
1) If we want to grow and make a lasting difference in our life we must maintain accountability. It is vital.
2) Accountability means showing up for yourself – living your best possible life right now, today!
3) Accountability shows respect towards others, and you are honoring yourself with self-respect when exercising accountability.
4) Accountability oozes from your core values, your character. Integrity. Honesty. Beliefs. Truths. Standards.
5) Accountability means you are stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility for yourself. There’s no more room for excuses, for blame or for a lack of better words laziness.
6) We are accountable for how we spend our time. We all get 24 hours a day, no one gets more, and no one gets less. It’s our choice how we choose to spend it.
7) And finally accountability and procrastination do not occupy the same space. Which one do you choose to partner with?
Starting February 1st I am offering a FREE 28 Day Accountability Group. This group will be a small community to support and encourage one another. We will grow and learn from each other while moving towards our individual goals. It’s an opportunity to invest in ourselves. If you would like to join us, click here to sign up. Please invite your friends and share on your social media sites. Don’t crumble up and throw away your 2015 goals yet if you’ve fallen off the wagon because together we can make them happen!
Leave a comment today and let me know if you’ve joined the group and what you are most excited about over the next 28 days!
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I am joining this group with you, Linda. So excited to be held accountable for several issues in my life. One of the biggest issues is my unhealthy eating habits, which I know are causing health problems. I pray this group will lead me to taking better care of the body God has given me. Thank you for your encouragement. Hugs! 🙂
I’m thrilled to have you in our group! You will overcome some of those old habits over the next 28 days because of your motivation. You’ve already taken the first step by joining us!
I signed up! I need my motivation to come back to me. My health has taken a beating this winter, but I have to get moving so I feel better and so I feel good about myself. I need to eat a lot healthier and give up the junk that sneaks in!
Look at you Mary you are on the right track by joining this group. Sometimes it just takes one step in the right direction to get us back on track. I actually think that is another key to success. Knowing that you will get off course but not allowing yourself to stay there too long 🙂 Glad you are with us!!
Thank you, Linda. I too need accountability. I’ve started numerous times to do certain things, but eventually fail to finish. I’m looking forward to this 28-day challenge.
I’m so happy to have you with us Pam! This 28 days is going to be about finishing what we start. We can do this together!!
Signed up and I can’t wait!!!
Yay!!
I have sign up! Can’t wait to get started!
So happy to have you!
After getting fed up with being overweight, I started exercising a year ago. It’s slow for me, but I’ve lost about 18lbs. Since November I’ve been doing a little better on portion size and healthier foods. There are about 25-30 more lbs that need to come off, so I could use some support and accountability. Thank you for making this available!
Teresa CONGRATS on loosing 18lbs! Wow!!!! I’m so glad you joined us!
im sooooo looking forward to this!!!!
Me too Maria 🙂 Thanks for joining us!!
I’ve had some health issues so I’m very late at responding, I hope I’m not too late! I’ve just started going through your emails to catch up.
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A good, succinct article on what it takes to be a leader. I m sure there can be many different situations in which one s leadership capability is tested, but at the heart of the matter are these 7 simple truths.