Our time and money are such valuable resources – so why then, do we allow things that don’t align with our purpose and our core values take both?
One of the easiest ways to protect our time and our money is to have some form of accountability. Having a third-party person or group who is supportive, yet honest enough to provide feedback, when necessary, can help us to LIVE WELLthy™ – which is finding a balance between living well today and creating security for tomorrow.
Finding someone who is always encouraging and won’t point out our flaws is simple, but the key to true accountability is finding those who aren’t afraid to help us course correct and are willing to check-in when we are – and when we aren’t – meeting our goals.
Traits of a successful accountability group or partner:
- Willingness to listen to goals and provide feedback.
- Available to set up regular check-ins.
- A desire to help YOU achieve what you truly want in life.
Knowing we have specific times set aside to review and evaluate our progress can drive us toward achieving our milestones quicker. Without a solid plan in place, it’s all too easy to procrastinate and push-off the seemingly menial tasks that actually help us achieve more.
True accountability doesn’t have to be complex or complicated. It can be as simple as sending a text or jumping on a quick call to check in on plans and goals. This can create trust and reinforce our motivation to continue making progress. And putting checks and balances in place to hold ourselves accountable can also help boost our confidence.
- Set small weekly goals and record progress achieved along the way. Celebrate those WINS!
- Establish a routine that encourages the prioritizing of our goals. Habits can build momentum.
Goals:
How we set our goals and track our progress can significantly impact how quickly and efficiently we reach our goals. Setting small goals that will help us achieve larger ones is a way to ensure we avoid a feeling of defeat. When we break our actions down into digestible pieces it’s less overwhelming and easier to see the steps required to achieve our dreams.
Routines:
We thrive on routines, and they can be simple to establish if we don’t overthink them. Creating daily routines that integrate our current habits with the new habits we desire can also keep us on track as we move toward larger goals. Much like the principle of compounding. If we brush our teeth at the same time and place each day and we add a sticky note to our mirror with daily affirmations, we can start to form a new routine. Now, every morning when we brush our teeth and say our affirmations.
We can use these routines and habits for just about anything, but as it relates to our WELLth™ journey, we want to remain hyper focused on where our time and money are being spent, how they are being spent, and WHY they are being spent the way they are.
If the answers to these questions don’t relate back to our core values or our strengths, we may need to reevaluate. Part of our WELLth™ journey is prioritizing the things that are most important to us in order to free up more of our resources – and our accountability partner should be able to help us recognize the areas holding us back that we may not be recognizing.
Continuing to adjust and course-correct when necessary is part of the process of pursuing our goals and can ultimately provide us the tools required to put our core values ahead of the distractions that life throws at us.
Creating a rhythm and habit of keeping ourselves accountable and allowing others to hold us accountable can truly allow us to thrive and create the life we desire. If you’re looking for help to manage your wealth, our team of financial experts are ready to start the conversation!
Hi there, I’m Dawn!CEO, Founding Partner | Wealth Wellness Expert, CFP®, and BFA™ | Best Selling Author | It is my mission to help you think differently about your wealth so you can LIVE WELLthy™ today and tomorrow!
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