#138 The Accountability Effect: Accountability, encouragement and mutual support when tackling hoarding and dehoarding

03/05/2024 41 min Temporada 1 Episodio 138
#138 The Accountability Effect: Accountability, encouragement and mutual support when tackling hoarding and dehoarding

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In today's episode, I talk about holding yourself accountable by yourself. Then I talk about holding yourself accountable if you've got an accountability buddy. And then I'm going to talk about holding yourself accountable if you don't have anybody that you can talk about hoarding with. Because those are 3 really different situations with really different pros and cons and approaches and benefits as well.
Accountability and Dehoarding
An accountability buddy who is also working on dehoarding
Mutual support and encouragement
Honest and constructive feedback
Using before and after photos for accountability and motivation
Setting up times to donate or recycle items together with an accountability buddy
Shared encouragement and sense of accomplishment
Solo Accountability in Dehoarding
Challenges of holding oneself accountable when nobody knows about the hoarding
Joining clutter groups on Facebook or posting on social media for accountability
A group Zoom session for hoarders to hold themselves accountable
Setting external deadlines for accountability
Using inspirational visuals and quotes
Having regular check-ins and task schedules
Tools for Accountability in Dehoarding
Using productivity apps or reminder apps to track progress
Finding features that work best for individual performance
Rewarding oneself with non-material rewards
The Concept of Accountability
Reluctance to commit to accountability
Acknowledgment of its effectiveness in achieving goals
Personal experiences and strategies for self-accountability
Tracking progress and setting deadlines
Holding yourself accountable is crucial for productivity.
Accountability involves planning and setting goals.
Regular check-ins help achieve and motivate goals.
Encourage and support each other for success.
Accountability buddy supports, encourages, and holds responsible.
Setting deadlines and visual, shared encouragement motivates.
Seek accountability through social media and groups.
Accountability involves self-discipline and planning to achieve goals.
Regular self-check-ins help stay on track, providing motivation and a sense of accomplishment.
Encourage support, set same time for tasks, share progress and tips with accountability buddy to overcome obstacles.
Having an accountability buddy offers mutual support, encouragement, and honesty in achieving goals.
Accountability buddy motivates donating items.
Find accountability in decluttering through social media or online groups

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