7 Simple Truths to Accountability {that will hit you in the gut}

Almost five years ago I learned one of the most valuable lesson of my life.

Every time I think about it I almost have to catch my breath. This lesson lives within the central core of my beliefs, deep in my heart, permanently etched on my mind.

Just five months fresh off of life support and three months out of radiation I joined Team In Training with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to run my very first half marathon. It was thrilling to think about getting my body back into shape after the hell it had been through the previous year with chemotherapy, antibiotics, steroids, paralytics, and many more drugs.

I had no idea how in the world I was going to achieve such an enormous goal, 13.1 miles. But looking back I now see the unique thread that brought this dream of mine to fruition.

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I did not understand then what I am fully aware of now.

Accountability works!

Anytime I set out to achieve a goal or even the slightest lifestyle change, the guaranteed formula for a successful result is staying accountable!

Here are 7 Simple Truths to Accountability that will give you a little gut check on why we must invest in accountability.

1) If we want to grow and make a lasting difference in our life we must maintain accountability. It is vital.

2) Accountability means showing up for yourself ­– living your best possible life right now, today!

3) Accountability shows respect towards others, and you are honoring yourself with self-respect when exercising accountability.

4) Accountability oozes from your core values, your character. Integrity. Honesty. Beliefs. Truths. Standards.

5) Accountability means you are stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility for yourself. There’s no more room for excuses, for blame or for a lack of better words laziness.

6) We are accountable for how we spend our time. We all get 24 hours a day, no one gets more, and no one gets less. It’s our choice how we choose to spend it.

7) And finally accountability and procrastination do not occupy the same space. Which one do you choose to partner with?

Starting February 1st I am offering a FREE 28 Day Accountability Group. This group will be a small community to support and encourage one another. We will grow and learn from each other while moving towards our individual goals. It’s an opportunity to invest in ourselves. If you would like to join us, click here to sign up. Please invite your friends and share on your social media sites. Don’t crumble up and throw away your 2015 goals yet if you’ve fallen off the wagon because together we can make them happen!

Leave a comment today and let me know if you’ve joined the group and what you are most excited about over the next 28 days!

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FREE 28 Day Accountability Group

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In this group you will learn how to keep focus, stay on target with your personal goals and continue moving forward.

I personally attend an accountability group on healthy eating and it continues to change my life. I’ve had tremendous results. I LOVE IT!! That’s why I wanted to offer all my friends the same opportunity.

Join me today! Click here to sign up. And be sure you are subscribed to my blog to receive more encouraging updates. Please share this with all your friends. It’s a great way to stay connected while achieving your goals.

What area in your life do you need accountability? Leave a comment today and be entered to win Karen Ehman’s awesome book Keep It Shut.

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Next week I will begin a short blog series on How to Squash the Insecurity Bug. You will be surprised how squashing that insecurity will propel you in achieving your goals! I would to love have you here. Please invite your friends to join us! Click here to subscribe to my blog. 

Linda Kuhar is a Certified Christian Life Coach, Board Certified Life Coach, Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Author, Speaker and Mentor. Click here to learn more about coaching with Linda & frequently asked questions about the coaching experience.

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When You’re Bit by the Insecurity Bug

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Hey sweet friend!

If you’ve been connected with me for a while you know that I wrote a book last year. During this process of excruciating vulnerability I’ve had the emotional ride of my life!

High … low … high … low … high … looooooow …

This year as I’m going through the next phase of publishing I’m experiencing yet again many mixed emotions.

Putting yourself “out there” is such a scary place to be. It’s so easy to get caught up in what other people think about you. Who will “approve” of you and who will “reject” you? Those kinds of thoughts spinning in your mind too long could make a person go crazy.

Ugh!!!

And if you don’t watch out you might be taken by surprise when one day you realize you’re eaten up with insecurities that keep you trapped in fear and paralyzed in the “not good enoughs”.

Just the other day I was having a come to Jesus meeting with myself and said, “Linda, you’ve been bit by the insecurity bug once again! What are you going to do about it? Eat a candy bar or let yourself feel it and have a cry on your hubby’s shoulder?”

Well, I actually did both. {Just being honest here.}

The candy bar didn’t really do a thing for me except give me a sugar rush, headache and kept me up half the night. But crying on my husband’s shoulder actually worked for me.

I wept like a baby. Snot everywhere!

And as my husband dried my tears with his sweet words of encouragement I found strength to move forward and get over myself.

Now, that was just for the moment. That darn insecurity bug is buzzing around me all the time. It’s everywhere. Online, in relationships, in church, in ministry, in parenting, in my physical health, in finances … you name it, that stinker might pop up anywhere.

Instead of running away from my fears, I’ve decided to lean into them. I’ve been bit one too many times by insecurity and I refuse to let it take me down.

I will keep fighting. I will keep getting back up.

Why?

Because when I am weak HE IS STRONG! His grace is sufficient for me. His power is made perfect in my weakness. (2 Cor 12:9-10) He has armed me with strength for battle. He has made my opponents (the enemy) bow at my feet. (Psalm 18:39)

I simply choose to keep on fighting. Today I choose to remain fearless. Will you join me?

Coming in February I will begin a short blog series on How to Squash the Insecurity Bug. I would to love have you here. Please invite your friends to sign up for my blog and share this on your social media sites. Click here to subscribe to my blog. 

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How a Simple Routine Brings Great Reward

How can we continue to move forward and not get stuck when working towards our goals?

Something I recently learned over the past few weeks from my pastor during this amazing sermon series called the Power of Same is how a shift in my focus can bring a great reward.

What if we stopped focusing on the end result and simply focused on the routine, making the routine our reward? Can you imagine how accomplished we will feel? How much momentum we will create? So what routine can you commit to that will help you achieve your goals? I would love to hear from you!

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God is My Life Coach

On Tuesday’s video I shared with you that setting goals is typically not the problem for us; it’s the follow through that kills us.

We learned the problem is not the goal or the routine itself; the problem is the pattern of our response to our goals.

Reflecting and praying over the pattern of my responses in my relationships, ministry and health, one word came to mind.

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I began to pray.

God give me the gift of awareness. Show me what you see. Help me to hear what you hear. Open my heart to those around me. Make me aware of your presence.

I took out my journal and wrote the following:

When I am in His presence then I am aware.

God’s presence = God’s awareness

When I’m in your presence I am calm. When I’m in your presence I can breathe. When I’m in your presence I can scatter love.

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Sitting quietly in his presence I marveled at this revelation.

God is my life coach. He challenges me to be the best I can be while gently guiding me in truth. To remain accountable all I have to do is…

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Living in His presence naturally creates a pattern of healthy, good, positive responses.

Jesus said in John 15:5, I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

What is He speaking to your heart today? How is He coaching you? I would love to hear from you.

Everyone who comments on my blog this month will be entered to WIN a copy Karen Ehman’s latest book Keep It Shut. Click here for the next FREE Proverbs 31 Ministry Online Bible Study of Keep It Shut.

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