Accountability

Accountability.

How many times have you started something with high hopes only to find yourself giving up way too soon? Ralph Waldo Emerson is credited for reminding us that, Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm," and although we may have the best of intentions, enthusiasm can begin to fade over time. 

Sometimes we need a tangible way to help keep us on track. 

A new friend of mine likes to hold herself accountable for goals using a check-off grid in her Bullet Journal. I've never been one to do so, but she has inspired me to give it a try. Checking off each day what you have accomplished might be all you need to help keep you motivated.

I know that there are some journals out there that come in a grid format, and this would make it relatively easy to set up. My friend has an artistic flair, and enjoys hand drawing rows of squares for each day of the month. She includes inspirational quotes and drawings to give the page an inviting feel. Each day she meets her goal she colors in the square using colorful markers. Over the course of the month you can really see all that you have done. 

Of course, just as Gretchen Rubin points out in her latest book, The Four Tendencies, what works for one personality might not work for another. However, if it sounds like something that might work for you, you might want to give it a try. I'm always on the look-out  for new and different ways to stay motivated so I think I might give it a go.