Accountability is to acknowledge the responsibility we have as an individual for ourselves. Accountability is not only what we do, but also what we choose not to do. As a person, we are accountable for our accomplishments and failures. Accountability does not represent consequences but ownership. It is a lifestyle, a willingness to own our actions regardless of circumstances. People who do not wish to be held accountable may make excuses or shift accountability. Still, the most valuable thing we can do is be aware of ourselves, always considering how our behaviours may affect others.
‘You may fail all the time, but you aren’t a failure until you start blaming someone else.’
Which of our treatments can best help you to address your ego and take back ownership of your life?
- Guided meditation: Personal accountability requires mindfulness and acceptance of who we are. By practising mindfulness and reflecting on our thoughts and actions, we can take accountability and develop a deeper ability to support others.
- Self-development programme: We can help you to take practical steps in your journey towards greater accountability.
How to hold yourself accountable
We must model the behaviours we wish to see in others. If we want others to act with accountability, we must also take responsibility for our own actions. We must meet the commitments in ourselves that we require in other people.
We should challenge our behaviours to see if we act with the accountability we wish others did. While it is difficult and painful to see who we are as opposed to the disguise we put forward to others, it can be liberating as an opportunity to understand how we can make our lives better by transforming our behaviours.
When making apologies, we must make sure we are heartfelt and validating towards the feelings the other party has towards our wrongdoing. By accepting responsibility for the pain we have caused, we allow the other party to move on. It is essential that we feel remorse for our wrongdoing so we can learn.
What happens when we accept responsibility?
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