I have a roommate. She both helps and hurts my bedtime routine. She helps by telling me to go to bed if I'm still up when she's headed to bed. However, she hurts my bedtime routine because I've gotten used to her accountability. When she's gone I don't have someone to tell me to go to bed. And even when she is home, her bedtime is way past when I should be going to bed for how my body and brain work.
It's clear to me that my roommate's accountability makes a huge impact on my sleep schedule. There are things I can do to make going to bed on time easier. And sometimes I can just muster enough willpower to do it even though I don't feel like it. However, if my roommate is going to bed and simply tells me to go to sleep too, that pretty much works every single time.
That's how most of our habits work. There are tons of things you can do to build a habit on your own (I'm currently reading Atomic Habits which has amazing tips for this!), but having someone to keep you accountable makes a huge difference.
If you are trying to be more productive, live low-waste, or declutter your whole house, I truly believe you can do it on your own. However, you may find it to be challenging and take much longer than you wish it did. So, why not get an accountability partner to help you along the way?
If you know a friend or family member who could keep you accountable, by all means ask them. However, they may not be the most consistent at checking in with you; or they may not have the knowledge to help you when you get stuck. So, if no perfect fit comes to mind, I would love to be your accountability partner!
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