The Second Rule for Achieving Your New Year's Resolution

No matter what your new years resolution is, it's going to be a battle for you to achieve. Let's face it, most of us set really big goals, with high standards for our new year. I know I always start the new year saying "THIS year is going to be the year…" (fill in those dots with something along the lines of "all my problems will be solved and I'll get everything figured out"). That's a lofty resolution with some pretty hefty stakes. If I have any chance of achieving my resolution, it's going to require fight, perseverance, kicking, screaming, clawing, blood, sweat, and tears. It's going to be a battle. 

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "two are better than one," countless times before. I could not agree more with this phrase. No one likes going into battle alone. An army behind you, or even a soldier to watch your back side, increases your odds of winning the battle significantly. This is where accountability comes into play. Having an accountability partner to watch your weak side, to stand behind you, and encourage you will play a huge roll in your success.

"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."

Proverbs 27:17

This verse literally means to give encouragement or moral support to another man, in order to build him up into becoming the most pure version of himself that he can be. In Hebrews, this same concept is reiterated: "Let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another…" Accountability is crucially important when you are fighting a battle. 

It's also important to find accountability before you start. Don't wait for failure, or your first slip up, before enlisting a friend's help. Get one today! Whether it's a friend, your spouse, a colleague, or a health coach like me (wink wink!), find a solid partner. Find a partner who isn't afraid to put you in your place, who truly wants you to be the best you that you can be, and one who is positive. Don't wait! Enlist accountability today. Get a partner to help encourage you, fight with you, and protect your weak side.

Don't miss the other two principles that are necessary for making your new years resolution stick. You can find them here; in the blog post "3 Keys to Make Your New Year's Resolution Stick."

Wishing you all Health, Hope, & Happiness

Abby