Learn how beating oneself up can actually hinder progress and discover the importance of letting go of negative emotions and embracing self-compassion for personal growth.
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 Covered
How we have different relationships to accountability, ranging from disempowered to empowered
Coercing oneself to be disciplined can lead to issues when one falls off track
Accountability is simply accounting for whether a task was completed or not, without judgment
Accountability can be used to celebrate progress and learn from successes, as well as to get curious about failures
Accountability helps individuals take responsibility for their actions and make changes
Leo’s experience with a 33-day fitness challenge and how accountability affects his motivation
Suggestions for implementing accountability: find someone to be accountable to, set a consistent reporting schedule, and commit to specific, measurable actions
Dealing with discouragement and getting back on track involves reaching out for support, choosing to recommit, and starting small
The importance of forgiving oneself, letting go of negative emotions, and being compassionate to encourage progress