Ep #86 Why Holding Yourself Accountable is the Kindest form of Courage with Anna

21/10/2025 14 min Episodio 86
Ep #86 Why Holding Yourself Accountable is the Kindest form of Courage with Anna

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Episode Synopsis

In this week’s episode of The Discomfort Zone, Anna dives into the power of accountability as a key mental agility skill — both on the river and in life. From her journey healing a herniated disc to returning to the water with strength and gratitude, Anna shares how holding herself accountable (even when it’s hard) helped her rebuild courage, confidence, and consistency. 💪 You’ll learn why being kind to yourself sometimes means doing the hard thing, and how small daily actions — those “easy moves in easy water” — create real momentum toward your goals. Anna also explores how accountability shapes true leadership: walking your talk, staying the course, and inspiring trust — whether you’re leading a river crew or your own life. 🌊 💡 Why Listen If you’ve ever... ✨ Set a goal and drifted off course ✨ Struggled to get back into rhythm after fear or injury ✨ Wondered how to balance self-compassion with discipline ✨ Needed a reminder that small daily actions really do matter ...then this episode will meet you right where you are. Anna shares paddling stories, honest reflections, and actionable tips to help you: Rebuild trust with yourself Practice accountability without perfectionism Stay in your flow — even when the current gets tricky 🧘‍♀️ 🔥 Key Takeaways 🛶 Accountability isn’t punishment — it’s an act of self-leadership. 🌊 “Easy moves in easy water” build strength for harder runs. 💙  Being kind to yourself can mean doing the hard thing. 🤝 You don’t have to do it alone — find a buddy, system, or coach to help you stay the course 🎧 Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts

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