I'm sitting here thinking, "why is it that I want to be held "accountable" for just my weight?" What about all those other things in my life that I should be holding myself accountable for, like praying and spending time with my kids or even just paying my bills on time? I think today I'm going to start doing that. Will you join me? I want to have more time in my day to pray about things and not so much reminisce, but reflect on certain things in my life. I want to be more accountable for things I'm doing, why I'm doing it and be able to say no to those things I don't need in my life. The things that take time away from getting my hands dirty with my kids or cuddling with my hubby. Those things that keep my life from being simpler.

My goal today is to find 15 minutes where I can talk to Jesus and clear my mind.

Call to Authors!

This accountability blog will only REALLY work when there's someone other th me writing as well! We need to know YOUR areas of accountability. I need to give support as well as get it - it's a two way street that makes EVERYONE feel better about themselves. So - just write me and tell me you'd like to add your authorship and you'll be added. Thanks!

Accountability

I've read a lot of blogs at the start of this new year where people are making resolutions, commitments, promises, and other "terms of commitment" for the upcoming year. within their blogs, they are adding mini-posts of their success or failure, steps taken, pitfalls, etc. Although I have my own mommy-blog as well, I really didn't want to add this other information on there and detract from the point of THAT blog. Therefore, 2008 Accountability was born....

This site is open to darn near anyone who wants to be held accountable for something. all you have to do is ask. There's always a few rules in something like this, so bear with me a moment while I list those out.

1. Have a real need to be held accountable for something. Weight loss, health, sports improvement, family/marriage improvement, education, career, etc. Anything goes, but you have to be serious about want to change it and keeping us updated on it!
   
   
2. Be willing to hear SUPPORT as well as CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. Someone may believe in "tough love" and sometimes that's the best thing for us to hear.
   
   
3. Be willing to GIVE SUPPORT. Nasty, mean or otherwise demeaning comments will not be allowed on the site. But, we all need support in times of trouble and this is a good a place to get it as anywhere.
   
   
4. Be willing to write at least once per week. People who are reading this are wanting to HELP you be accountable - so you have to fulfill this step. Otherwise, you can't be held accountable if we don't know where you are in the process!
   
   
5. Be willing to comment for others. Anonymous posting will be allowed, but part of being accountable is also helping other people with their accountability. Even if it's just saying "GREAT JOB" or "HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THAT?" please be willing to put in your 2 cents now and then.
   
   
6. This is NOT a site for random posts, other issues (unless it's somehting like a freak snowstorm in April that affected your running schedule, etc.), random youtube videos, etc. This is a site with a serious purpose, with a fun twist to keep it interesting.

So, if you're interested in being a "accountable author", just add a comment to THIS post and tell us WHO you are and WHAT your need is. Then, email me your contact information so I can add you as an author. Thanks and Good Luck in 2008!!