144: The Real Secret Behind Following Through

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Motivation fades. Accountability sticks.

In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m breaking down how to use accountability to stay on track, get more done, and stop letting your goals slide. Whether it’s a business bestie, a check-in group, or one-on-one coaching, having someone beside you can make all the difference between stalling out and following through.

What we cover:

• Why we break promises to ourselves (and how to stop)
• The 3 types of accountability you can choose from
• How to set up simple, consistent check-ins
• Action steps to get started with a partner this week

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Episode Transcript

(00:00):
Ever notice you're more likelyto follow through when someone
else knows your goal?
In today's Thrive in Five, weare diving into the power of
accountability and howsurrounding yourself with the
right people can boost yourmotivation and help you follow
through faster

Speaker (00:15):
Welcome back to Thrive in Five, where I give you a
quick burst of motivation andproductivity in five minutes or
less.
I'm Cindy, your host, aself-made entrepreneur, busy
mom, and a business coach.
I've built and sold severaldigital businesses ranging from
five to six figure successes.
So when it comes to managingtime and priorities in both life

(00:37):
and work, I get it.
I've been there and I am here tohelp you thrive.
let's be honest, it's easy tobreak promises to ourself.
We will say things like, I'llstart on Monday, or I'll start
at the beginning of the month,or I'll stick to that routine
when this happens, or thathappens.
But when life happens,self-doubt creeps in.

(00:59):
And that goal that we were onceexcited about, it quietly slips
down the priority list.
And that's where accountabilitycomes in, because sometimes
willpower isn't enough, butconnection that's powerful.
Here's how to use accountabilityto fuel your motivation and
follow through.
You need to get clear on whattype of accountability you need.

(01:21):
You thrive with tough love,gentle reminders, a weekly
check-in.
Not everyone needs the samething, so be honest with
yourself.
You might benefit from abusiness bestie or a Voxer or
Slack.
Check-in partner, even astructured accountability group
or coach.
Figure out the format that helpsyou show up.

(01:42):
Then make it mutual.
Accountability works when itgoes both ways.
So when you're both committed toshowing up for each other, you
are more invested.
Share your weekly goals,celebrate your progress.
Talk through the roadblocks.
Your accountability partnerdoesn't need to solve your
problems.
They just need to be someone whosees you showing up.

(02:03):
Keep it simple and consistent.
You don't need an intensetracking system.
The key is consistency.
The more often you check in, themore likely you are to follow
through.
This works because when you makea commitment out loud, it
becomes real.
Accountability taps into ournatural desire to be seen,
supported, and successful.

(02:25):
It keeps your motivation going,especially on those days when
motivation dips, if you're readyto implement this, your action
steps are to reach out to oneperson who could become an
accountability partner.
Set up a recurring check-in thatworks for both of you.
Share your weekly goal with themand follow up with progress.
Your goals are important, butyou don't have to reach them

(02:48):
alone.
Sometimes the best motivationcomes from someone walking right
beside you, reminding you ofwhat's possible.

Speaker 2 (02:57):
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Until next time, keep thriving.

(03:19):
And remember, you've got this.