This is part 1 of accountability types so I'll start with a quick explanation of what that is:

Author Gretchen Rubin in her book "The Four Tendencies" categorises 4 different traits/personality types and the ways in which they motivate and achieve things. (The obliger, 'The Rebel', 'The Upholder' and 'The Questioner')

I believe you can be a mix (I say that because I feel like I am lol), these sort of things are changeable and no one type is better I mean the upholder sounds the best but each type truly has cool ways of getting things done.

So we are starting with something many clients feel they are and thats 'The Obliger' someone who tends to meet outer expectations but struggles to meet their own inner expectations. To increase accountability for themselves, an Obliger may try the following:

1. Classic public commitment: Share your goals with others and make them known publicly, this can be through social media, telling friends, or joining a group or club.

2. Outsource: Find an accountability partner, a coach, or a mentor to check in with and report progress to.
   someone you feel comfortable taking advice from.

3. System of rewards and consequences: Create a system of rewards for meeting goals and consequences for not meeting them, such as a reward of a small treat or a penalty of having to do an unpleasant task.

4. Break goals into smaller, manageable tasks: Break down larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks that are easier to accomplish and track progress. You can get as micro as you need to too.

5. Make use of technology: Use apps or tools to track progress and set reminders to help stay on track.
   online classes, group chats etc

6. Make use of social support: Surround yourself with people who will support your goals and hold you accountable, lean into your groups, join or even start an office or friends/family walking group.
   Join the classes you've been meaning to, they will enrich your life AND you will enrich the class

7. See & acknowledge the value you bring by sharing your experiences

8. Reflect on past experiences where you failed to meet your own inner expectations, and learn from your mistakes. Journals can be excellent for this.

   This goes for everyone but is a little extra encouraged for obligers: prioritize self-care! self-care is essential for motivation and energy. Prioritize being kind to yourself getting enough sleep, eating well, and taking care of your physical and mental health.
   Now I don't think these labels are set in stone, I feel you can be a mix and you may use different 'types' in different situations OR even start out as an obliger and end up a rebel!

   Take what you need and then fly off into the sun :)

   E huri tō aroaro ki te rā, Tukuna tō ataarangi ki mura i a koe/ Turn and face the sun & let your shadow fall behind you.
   -Saz

   p.s If you want to check out some expert info or do the quiz pop over to here