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The following is a sample from my book, The Accountability Manifesto: How Accountability Helps You Stick to Goals<\/a>. If you’re doubtful of the power of accountability benefits being able to improve your life or think that personal accountability<\/a> is enough for achieving all your goals, read on to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Sticking to your goals can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to stay motivated on your own. That’s where accountability comes in. Having someone check in on your progress can help you stay focused, follow through on your plans, and keep moving forward.<\/p>\n

As the famous saying goes, \u201cWhat gets measured, gets managed.\u201d Accountability provides valuable feedback and encouragement that can make personal growth easier and more consistent. In this article, we’ll explore seven key benefits of accountability and how it can help you reach your goals. Plus, download the free Bucket List Bundle to start planning the experiences and achievements you want to pursue!<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 Benefits of Accountability<\/h2>\n

Accountability Benefit #1: You perform better under observation.<\/h2>\n

People make better choices and perform at a higher level when they know they are being watched by others. The reasoning is simple\u2014when you are held accountable for your actions, you will<\/u> work harder.<\/p>\n

Just think about your own life\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Odds are, you\u2019ve probably had an exercise routine<\/a> at some point. When you worked out in front of others, didn\u2019t you push just a little harder? You knew people were watching, so you tried to look your best in front of them. You might have lifted heavier weights or ran a little faster on the treadmill.<\/p>\n

When you worked out at home<\/a>, on the other hand, it was easier to take a break or not do an extra set because no one was there to push you.<\/p>\n

This phenomenon has been proven by hundreds of psychological tests over the course of the last sixty years.<\/p>\n

The most famous example is the Hawthorne effect<\/a>, also known as the \u201cobserver effect,\u201d which states that you\u2019ll probably do a better job when someone is watching you perform a task.<\/p>\n

The term \u201cHawthorne effect\u201d was coined by Henry A. Landsberger in 1950. Landsberger was analyzing experiments conducted between 1924 and 1932 at the Hawthorne Works, a Western Electric factory near Chicago. <\/p>\n

The factory had commissioned the study to see if workers would be more productive in higher or lower levels of light.<\/p>\n

The researchers noticed that the workers\u2019 productivity improved<\/em> when the study began and slumped<\/em> when it ended.<\/p>\n

In the end, the researchers suggested that the workers\u2019 increase in productivity<\/a> was the direct result of being under the watchful eyes of outside observers.<\/p>\n

In the sixty years since this experiment, the same idea has been tested again-and-again, always yielding the same results\u2014being observed while you perform an activity will<\/u> help you perform better.<\/p>\n

Remember, accountability requires two parts: internal control <\/strong>and<\/strong><\/em> external support.<\/p>\n

Being personally responsible for your results is important<\/a>, but it\u2019s not enough to achieve peak performance. You need that external accountability to keep you on track. (Learn the key differences between accountability and responsibility in this post.<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Accountability Benefit #2: You get honest feedback from others.<\/h2>\n

Asking questions is one of the best ways to get feedback on a specific goal<\/a>. Everyone views the world differently because our \u201clens\u201d is tinted by our own experiences, knowledge, and education.<\/p>\n

The things we believe are common sense are often not fully understood by others. With external accountability, you consistently have people in your life who ask: \u201cWhy is this important?\u201d<\/em> or \u201cHow does this action relate to your goal<\/em>?\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n

Being challenged like this is a good thing because it forces you to closely examine each goal and make sure it\u2019s your best course of action.<\/p>\n

Accountability Benefit #3: It forces you to follow through on commitments.<\/h2>\n

We are all human, and, as such, it\u2019s easy to make mistakes. You might start working toward a new goal and have every intention of following through with it, but rarely does that good feeling last more than a few days. You usually get sidetracked by \u201clife\u201d and quickly forget about continuing with your goal.<\/p>\n

Stop to consider your own life for a moment. How many times have you set a goal, started to work on it and then quit a few days later? <\/p>\n

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