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Accountability Buddy

Accountability Buddy2013-10-15T15:20:28+00:00
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    ADHD_Adult_Chicago
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    Hi,

     

    Am an Adult ADHD – and I have a real challenge with inner motivation –

    I’m searching for someone who would benefit from an accountability buddy  where we hold each other accountable for the following week

     

    Kind of a poor man’s peer-coach

    http://www.addresources.org/?q=node/638#Peer

    I’m working part-time (underemployed) and really need to get my full-time job search going…

    Reading Nancy Ratey’s book – the disorganized mind

     

    Due to time differences – note that I’m in IL, USA  and Rule #1: we try to focus on suggestions for improvements perhaps rather than the negative….

     

    Also, if anyone knows of a different place we can find accountability-buddies, would love to hear about it

     

    Tx!

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    #122497

    blackdog
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    Hey @ADHD_Adult_Chicago 🙂

    This is a great idea. An excellent strategy for those who can’t afford professional coaches. And even better to do it on-line since it’s often easier to be confident and confide in people who are at a distance.

    I however am not volunteering to be your buddy. I’m afraid I couldn’t be a reliable support for you because my own life is a mess right now. And I can’t handle having anyone holding me accountable. Too much pressure.

    I have 0 inner motivation and sometimes even external motivators don’t work that well. So I know exactly what you are talking about. And I’m sure others will understand and be able to offer their support.

    Good Luck. 🙂

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    #122502

    wanderquest
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    I might be interested. I’m currently reading that same book. And I’m in your time zone.

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    #122528

    ADHD_Adult_Chicago
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    blackdog: that was a really sweet thing to post =)       Doing a lot of reading recently since my life is a complete mess – let me know if you change your mind… I plan to start week 1 with the smallest goal possible to experience success ~~ ‘anything I accomplish is better than nothing’  and slowly up my ante’ — recommend the books…

     

    Wanderquest: Yey, let me know !

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    #122529

    blackdog
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    Thanks. 🙂 It was nothing really.

    I probably should try reading some books at some point in time. It would mean cutting back on my time here though since reading takes so much out of me.

    I actually had a really good day today. I got a little bit of cleaning done and I am still feeling pretty perky. I had my usual afternoon slump but then rebounded. The only problem is I’m really bored now and I can’t figure out what I want to do. Which is leading to a lot of random snacking and wandering around. And rambling.

    I love the “anything I accomplish is better than nothing approach”. I have been doing that for awhile. One day I congratulated myself for putting my earrings in the jewelry box where they belong, instead of leaving them lying somewhere like I usually do.

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    #122584

    maddy
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    I also need an accountability buddy, in the Eastern time zone.

    It seems ADHD_Adult_Chicago and / or Wanderlust have committed to coaching  each other so am hoping someone else will pick up this thread.

    I have finally received a job offer and need to get many ( very serious, anxiety provoking ) things I have been procrastinating on done so can have clean start and do well. I think an accountability message/ response exchange, 3 times a day for the next week starting NOW is what would work for me.

    Maddy

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    #122678

    discover
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    Hi Maddy

    Im new to this site but would be happy to begin a buddy support exchange. I’m too looking to start a new job shortly…  You can email me on Jlf072@gmail.com .. If you wish.

    Hope to hear from you.    Discover 🙂

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