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Find someone supportive who will encourage you to live healthy.

Motivation to Stick to Your Plan

What does it take to stick to a diet or an exercise plan? For me lately, it is my running partner. Most of the time I am pretty self motivated to get up at 5:10 and run. Lately, 5:10 is coming entirely too early. The one thing that gets me out of bed is knowing that my buddy Susan is standing in the cold, dark morning waiting for me. I can’t let her down.

Research is starting to support the fact that accountability works as a motivator. That is why coaching is so effective. If we know someone is depending on us, we are more likely to stick to our commitment.

Why not try it? If you can’t afford to hire a wellness coach, recruit a friend to stand in as an accountability partner. Make sure the person you choose is positive, supportive, dependable and empathic. Also, your partner should be willing to deliver a little “tough love” when necessary.

Set up a weekly meeting in person or by phone with your accountability partner. Decide on one to three goals each week and discuss them during your meeting. At the next meeting, report back on how well you did and choose your goals for the next week.

For the most part, we know what to do to be fit and healthy. The hard part is making the time and the commitment. Being accountable to someone can be very motivating.

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