Types of Support
This type of support involves listening and showing care without judgment.
Emotional Support
Social support can reduce this common reaction to life’s challenges.
Stress
This emotion can make it hard to ask for social support.
Fear (or Embarrassment)
Writing down tasks in this daily tool can help you stay accountable.
To-Do List
Accountability means taking responsibility for these—your choices and behaviors.
Actions
Offering tangible help, like money or a ride, falls under this type of support.
Instrumental Support
Having a strong support network often leads to better outcomes in this area of health.
Mental Health
People might avoid accountability due to this fear of being judged.
Criticism
This digital tool sends reminders to keep you on schedule
Calendar App (or Notifications)
This type of accountability involves answering to yourself for your goals.
Personal Accountability
Sharing advice or knowledge to help someone solve a problem is known as this.
Informational Support
Studies show social support can increase this, helping people stick to goals.
Motivation
When support feels overwhelming, it can lead to this negative outcome.
Dependency
Sharing progress on platforms like X is an example of this accountability method.
Social Media
When someone else checks in on your progress, it’s called this.
External Accountability
This type of support comes from being part of a group with shared experiences.
Companionship Support
This physical benefit of social support is linked to a stronger immune system
Lower Blood Pressure (or Improved Physical Health)
This happens when accountability partners don’t follow through, weakening the system.
Inconsistency
This structured approach uses specific, measurable goals to track success.
SMART Goals
This term describes a person you trust to keep you on track with commitments.
Accountability Partner
A rare form of support where someone validates your feelings and boosts your self-worth.
Esteem Support
Research suggests that social support might extend this aspect of life.
Lifespan
A mismatch in values or goals between you and your support network can cause this.
Conflict
A contract with yourself or others, often written, to enforce commitment.
Accountability Agreement
In groups, this principle ensures everyone contributes to a shared goal.
Collective Accountability