The power of accountability
Our lives are often full of clutter, busyness, rushing, overwhelm, noise and distractions. This doesn’t leave us with an environment or routines that promote a regulated nervous system.
On a scale of 1-10, how intentional and focused do you think you are in your daily life?
If you’re anything like me, you’re likely easily distracted from priorities and feel overwhelmed. Lately, I’ve been closer to an 8 on this scale (as I’ve been focusing on intentionality), but a few years ago my answer would’ve been very different. I tried to be a 10, but in reality I was only applying at maybe a 2… OOF!
I put in the effort, stress and struggle of living intentionally, but I struggled to actually implement it.
Where would you put yourself on this scale? Share it in the comments! There’s no shame if you’re a zero, and don’t worry about pride if you’re a 10! All answers are valid, and they do not reflect your value. Naming how we’re doing and seeing how others are doing helps us to be accountable. When others can see and cheer our progress, we can celebrate together! When those around us know we’re struggling, they can offer support and a helping hand. This sort of community accountability is biblical.
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
Having people with whom we can hold ourselves accountable helps us to better show up for ourselves. We know we aren’t going through life alone, and we have a community who is there to support and celebrate (and sometimes correct) us along the way.
When we show up better for ourselves, every part of our lives will begin to show it. Our lives begin to lose some of that clutter, and we can better regulate our nervous systems and handle daily stressors. We can also better show up for others.
Are you looking for a group of Christian women to support you on your journey to better physical and spiritual health? Do you want want to be part of a community on mission to rid the clutter and noise of the world? We’d love to invite you to join us in the Aligned and Renewed community!
In this wellness membership, you’ll learn how to break free from survival mode, reclaim an embodied faith, and support your body’s natural capacity to heal. The path to holistic wellness is a worthy one, and you don’t have to go it alone.
