Activate “Accountability” to De-activate Alcohol Addiction

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Activate “Accountability” to De-activate Alcohol Addiction

In my experience, without accountability, I could never end my addictions. With accountability, I could end my addictions and achieve almost any other goal. My clients often achieve alcohol-free lifestyle transformations after harnessing the accountability of coaching, whereas previously and without accountability, they achieved only moderate success at best and never sustained it.

While some have managed to stop drinking without external accountability, statistics show that having accountability significantly boosts success rates in alcohol recovery. From what I’ve seen, I guess that the correct type of accountability can increase your chances of overcoming alcohol use disorder by 800% or more.

In our upcoming video, we’ll explore:

– The concept of accountability

– The crucial role of accountability for quitting drinking and why it’s the glue that ties commitment to results

– Ways to foster accountability for your alcohol recovery plan

– And how to identify the most suitable form of accountability for individual circumstances

Let’s jump into this intriguing topic together!

What is Accountability?

Accountability is defined as “the fact or condition of being accountable.” Being accountable means being answerable for actions or decisions. Holding someone accountable involves asking them to explain why they did or did not do something. Employees are accountable, aka responsible, for their actions and inactions at work.

Whenever I worked at jobs where my boss was out of town and no one held me accountable, I tended to slack off and do the least amount of work possible. However, whenever my boss was present and working with me, I worked hard and did my best. I had someone to answer to, and I didn’t want to let my boss down or risk getting fired.

Why is Accountability Important?

As humans, we are biologically wired to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. We typically choose the most straightforward path in everything we do. This can make it hard to achieve difficult things. When we set goals without accountability, we often put them on hold or quit altogether. It’s easy to stay stuck in life because the pain we know can seem better than the uncertainty of change. But we can get unstuck and do so fast with the proper accountability system for your needs.

Here are some of the top reasons that being accountable for our actions or inactions can catalyze the changes we want:

1. We don’t want to disappoint others.
2. We want to maintain our reputation.
3. We want to be known as dependable.
4. We want to avoid appearing unreliable.
5. We want to avoid feelings of guilt and shame.
6. We want our actions to align with our decisions.
7. We want to feel congruent and have integrity.

As you might gather from the list of reasons above, accountability is a crucial factor in combating alcohol addiction and is constantly the missing piece that ensures success.

My Story of Accountability

For years, I kept my addiction a secret. My parents, friends, and even my live-in girlfriend were unaware of it. As a result, every time I attempted to quit, I would either fail or succeed briefly, only to relapse weeks or months later. It was too tempting to continue because no one knew, and I had no one to hold me accountable or keep me on track to stay sober. All of this changed over 12 years ago. At that time, I was single, unemployed, and had moved back in with my parents. They supported and held me accountable throughout each day as I detoxed from alcohol, opioids, and benzos. Without my parents’ knowledge and their support to keep me accountable and responsible for quitting, I’m confident that healing would have been nearly impossible for me.

Ways to Create Accountability

There are numerous ways to establish accountability. The key is to find the method that works best for you. Since everyone is unique, what may be effective for one person may not work for everyone.

Here are some examples of accountability options to consider:

1. Ask your spouse to hold you accountable.
2. Enroll in an inpatient treatment program where doctors and counselors can hold you accountable.
3. Hire a recovery coach, addiction therapist, or counselor to assist you in developing a plan to quit and hold you accountable.
4. Request your doctor or psychiatrist to hold you accountable.
5. Ask a trusted loved one to be your confidant and hold you accountable for alcohol recovery.
6. Attend a mutual aid group like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or SMART Recovery, and seek accountability from the group.
7. Find someone to sponsor you at AA and have them hold you accountable.
8. Ask your church pastor to hold you accountable.
9. Join an online recovery community and seek accountability from its members.
10. Make a public social media post declaring your plan to quit alcohol and the date you intend to do it.
11. Find another individual who wants to quit alcohol and become accountability partners.
12. Invite your parents or children to hold you accountable.

In addition to this extensive list, numerous other effective ways exist to establish robust accountability.

Exercise: Take a moment to jot down the accountability methods from the list that resonate most with you. Then, brainstorm additional methods of accountability that are not included in the list but that you believe would be valuable. Afterward, articulate in a paragraph why these methods would significantly aid you. Make a firm commitment to implement these accountability methods, and revel in knowing that you’ve substantially enhanced your prospects for success.

Accountability Tip

The most potent form of accountability occurs when you deeply respect the person or people holding you accountable for stopping drinking. When you feel enormously disappointed in letting these individuals down, it engenders a high level of accountability that will propel you to follow through.

As mentioned earlier, individuals often engage in my coaching services because they recognize that I can assist them in creating a comprehensive plan for alcohol detox and recovery, and they are committed to not letting me down. They made a substantial financial investment to begin coaching with me. This combination, along with their strong sense of accountability to me and the coaching skills I bring to the table, often leads to success. However, as stated, everyone is unique. Coaching may not be the optimal form of accountability for everyone. It is essential to dedicate ample time to contemplate this matter. By establishing the right type or multiple types of accountability, you will gain the ultimate edge and drastically improve your chances of quitting alcohol for good.

Note: Becoming a Fit Recovery 2.0 Member is another method to create accountability. You can share your goal to quit drinking in a post with over 700 other members and receive a wealth of accountability. I will provide guidance, track your progress in the program, and hold you accountable every step of the way.