Module 10 - Accountability

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Accountability "ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE GLUE THAT TIES COMMITMENT TO RESULTS." -BOB PROCTOR Accountability Merriam-Webster defines accountability as "the quality or state of being accountable: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.” Accountability is absolutely essential for people walking a path of recovery. It is vital that people in early recovery take the actions necessary to maintain health and wellness. Accountability can go a long way to ensure the proper actions are taken. Internal and External Accountability There are two main types of accountability. Internal accountability is being accountable to oneself; it could also be called "self-discipline." Internal accountability is important, but for recovering people, it often is not enough. External accountability is being accountable to another person or persons. External accountability is essential for people in recovery because we cannot change the rules in the middle of the game. By being accountable to third parties, we are held to the agreed-upon standards and limit our ability to rationalize or justify breaking those agreements. Both internal and external accountability are important. Accountability is a Two-Way Street It is said that accountability is a two-way street. This means that, in order to be accountable to someone, one must also hold them accountable. The mutual benefits of accountability can only be experienced if both parties are actively engaged. Would you feel accountable to a friend who never accepted accountability from you? Common Barriers to Accountability o Pride and ego o Self-delusion o Hypocrisy What are some of your barriers to accountability?

Assignment: To Whom Are You Accountable? Take a moment to think about the people in your life who provide accountability. In this exercise, we will look at two levels of accountability. inner-circle accountability refers to the people to whom you are closest, those who you are accountable to on a deep level. Outer-circle accountability refers to the people with whom you have a lesser level of accountability. People with whom I am accountable People with whom I am highly accountable

After completing the exercise, answer the following questions: 1. To how many people are you highly accountable? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2. To how many people are you moderately accountable? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. How can you get more people in your life to whom you are highly accountable? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Assignment: Sacred Cows The term "sacred cow" refers to an idea, custom, or institution that is held above criticism or challenge. Do you have any sacred cows that are off limits in accountability? A common issue with accountability is that certain areas of a person's life are not addressed by their system of accountability. For example, a person may be highly accountable in many areas of their life, but their relationship is off limits. Likewise, a person's behavior around money may be a subject which is not discussed. Transparency is important when it comes to accountability. The best accountability relationships are characterized by transparency, where each party knows that no subject is off limits. It is only by opening every aspect of our lives up to accountability that we can truly grow. 1. What "sacred cows" are off limits when it comes to your accountability? ______________________________________________________________________ 2. How does lack of accountability in these areas negatively affect your life and your recovery? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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Group Discussion o What does your accountability support system look like? o How can you improve your accountability with others? o What sacred cows are you not allowing yourself to be accountable for? Taking Action • Have a discussion with someone in your support system about accountability. Discuss the expectations and what each person needs from the relationship.

Module 10 - Accountability

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