How an Accountability Partner Can Change Everything
3 concepts to master
Make it Immediately Unsatisfying
ConceptThis is the inversion of the 4th Law of Behavior Change, focusing on adding an immediate negative consequence to undesirable behaviors to discourage them.
How It Works
By associating immediate pain or discomfort with a bad habit, the brain learns to avoid the behavior to escape the negative consequence.
Habit Contract
ConceptA verbal or written agreement where you commit to a particular habit and outline the punishment for not following through, often involving accountability partners.
How It Works
It leverages social accountability and the fear of negative consequences to reinforce commitment to a desired habit by making the costs of failure public and painful.
Accountability Partner
ConceptA person who monitors your behavior and holds you responsible for your commitments.
How It Works
Knowing someone is watching creates an immediate cost to inaction, as you don't want to be seen as untrustworthy or lazy, making you more likely to follow through.