Change is Hard - Let’s talk Accountability and Support

It’s the final days of January when we are realizing that we are setting ourselves up for success this year or maybe there is still work to do. Have you ever thought of challenging yourself or joining a challenge program? Challenging yourself can lead to personal growth and development, as well as a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Taking on new challenges can also help you learn new skills and gain valuable experience. Additionally, it can help you to build self-confidence and resilience.

If you set New Years resolutions or even if you sat down this year and put some goals for yourself on paper you might be wondering what’s taking so long? Why hasn’t this worked? What habits are you working to reach these goals? We talked about how important habit are in No Shoes Nutrition’s blog the first week of January. You can circle back to that blog by clicking here.

The amount of time it takes to build a habit can vary depending on the individual and the specific habit. Some research suggests that it may take an average of 21 days to form a new habit, while others suggest that it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days, depending on the behavior and the person. Factors that can influence the length of time it takes to form a habit include the complexity of the behavior, the individual's prior experience with the behavior, and the presence of cues and rewards. Additionally, it's important to note that building a habit is a continuous process, and it's necessary to maintain the habit over time to make it stick.

Let’s face it. Change is hard and setting up new habits on your own can…well, to be frank…suck! We know how it is and have been through it many times ourselves. You may have the best intentions but can’t keep yourself accountable. There are just so many other things in the moment that feel (and sometimes are) more important. Accountability is important because it helps to ensure that individuals are responsible for their actions and decisions. When people are held accountable, they are more likely to take ownership of their work and to make sure that they are meeting their commitments and goals.

Who are you accountable in your everyday life?

Many of us are accountable to our job responsibilities and deadline, our families, and when it comes to our own goals, we come last. Did you know that having accountability can help to improve your performance and to promote a sense of trust and transparency with yourself. This will help build your self esteem and trust in yourself which builds confidence in your ability to accomplish whatever you put your mind to. When people know that they will be held accountable for their actions, they are more likely to work harder and to be more diligent in their work.

One last thing I want to point out is that being held accountable in and of itself can feel uncomfortable. What if someone was there to call you out on all the things you said you would or wouldn’t do to for yourself each day? That might feel awkward and make you not want to continue to try. This is likely the reason people avoid accountability programs until they come to the realization that there is no way they are going to change on their own.

At No Shoes Nutrition we run challenge programs a few times a year. We make challenging yourself and staying accountable fun and rewarding! We cheer each other on, encourage each other to reach goals and overcome past mindsets. Are you looking to get even healthier? Are you able to make lots of goals but deal with poor follow through? Could you use some support staying accountable? Curious about how nutritional health coaching can help you make healthy changes AND stick with them? Let’s talk! Schedule an initial complimentary consultation with us today—or pass this offer on to someone you care about! Visit www.noshoesnutrition.com and sign up for a FREE consultation.  We work with people from all over the world individually or in groups so don’t let anything hold you back!