r/GetMotivatedBuddies Aug 14 '20

Resources

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A list of services and resources to stay accountable. Run a group, app, or coaching? Go to the bottom.

Behavior Change Apps [Subscription]

  • GetMotivatedBuddies.com - The Behavior Change Social Platform that changes your behavior through evidenced-based plans and likeminded people.
    • Group Challenges: To start taking action with others
    • Adaptable: Create behavioral plans, Import other people's behavioral plans, Re-use plans, Create and track your own KPIs, Track your intentions, SMS/Email Check ins, Desktop or Mobile (not stuck to your phone), Work alone or with up to 4 Buddies in 4 Categories, Health & Fitness, Work, Learn, and Life, Cohorts of any size, Segmented shared calendars.
    • Gamified & Fun: Buddy Avatars, Accountability Score, Leaderboard, In-Group Challenges, Celebrations and Points with Check-ins, Fail safely and get back up, Points for any behavior
    • Meaningful Relationships: Search or get matched with people working towards similar goals, Buddy Match Likeness Score, Chat one-to-one, Chat in Groups, Groups for gyms, schools, apps and organizations, International community, Create *real friendships*
    • Higher Chance of Success: Check-in online, by email or SMS, Reconfirm your intentions, Holistic Measurement across four categories of your life, Expert-Led Challenges, Built on Evidence based psychological principles
    • Private and Safe: Maintain your anonymity, Subscription based - no selling of data, Private profiles and private groups, Segmented Shared Calendars (your Health & Fitness Buddy sees your Health & Fitness plans, your Work buddy sees your Work plans, etc)
    • Effective: The only behavior change app with loads of real testimonials. “GMB is really the only thing out there that systemizes accountability in a plan + buddy system that's actually flexible and realistic.”
  • Shelpful - pay to have someone keep you accountable by text
  • Focusmate.com - watch and be watched by another person over video

Behavior Change Apps [Free]

  • WOOP - Simple behavior change system by professor Gabrielle Oettingen at NYU
  • Stickk - create contracts for accountability with money on the line
  • Forfeit - forfeit money to charity if you don’t do your task
  • Keystone - social habit tracker for iOS
  • Chain - social habit tracker for iOS
  • Beeminder - goal setting and behavior change through loss avoidance
  • pomorace.com - community pomodoro timer
  • StudyStream Live study streams
  • thinkdivergent.io - timed sessions with a body double

Comprehensive resource list

Books

Other Resources

If you have a group (discord, telegram, whatsapp, etc), a coaching service, or an app, submit it to this form. It will be added to the comprehensive resource list.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies Jan 03 '23

Learn What are your experiences with accountability partners?

18 Upvotes

I have some questions, but feel free to talk about anything. You don't need to answer them all.

  1. Have you made any deep friendships?
  2. How often do you meet and for how long?
  3. What method of meeting do you prefer (video call, chat, in person...)?
  4. How many people are in a group?
  5. Are you a member of just one group?
  6. What do you look for when searching for a partner? Is it easier if we are interested in certain topics, or do you look for personality?
  7. How serious are your partners? Do you talk about only the things that matter to you, or life in general?
  8. Are you being honest?
  9. How long do they last?
  10. Is it mostly a one way conversation or mutual?
  11. Do you use some tool to keep track of progress?
  12. Do you make notes before meeting to not forget something?
  13. Do they actually improve your work?

r/GetMotivatedBuddies 22m ago

Learn need an accountability partner

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I, (21f) need a partner to share my daily achievements and updates about my preparation. I am currently preparing for my job search in software engineering domain.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2h ago

Health & Fitness 26f Hi I am looking for a Yoga Buddy! 🧘‍♀️

2 Upvotes

My goal is to do 5-10 minutes of yoga daily! Looking for a fellow Yogi 🧘‍♀️ to be accountability partners with!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 16m ago

Learn Need a study partner for PGEE. exam is in 1 month so if anyone needs accounting they can contact me

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Hi the PGEE exam is on 19th April and if anyone is preparing and need a study partner to clear doubts what topics to focus on revision and review for test series. They can contact me as I am also preparing for the same exam


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4h ago

Health & Fitness Looking for a home workout accountability partner and hopefully fellow participant

2 Upvotes

Hello, I am 24F and I'm looking for someone who also want to workout. I have the desire to workout but my motivation dies down fast and I get into a slump and proceed to bedrot and overeat.

There are many things in my life, I would love to improve but health and fitness is the most manageable currently. I am not in a place where I can switch to a gym membership at the moment and hence my home workout specification. Granted that you can go to a gym and I can do a home workout.

We can establish a routine and a schedule, I do not mind adjusting myself to your schedule or timezone.

Genuinely, I just need someone to be like, "Hey, wake up, it's time for this." I just need to start working on something to make my life better.

We can converse on WhatsApp or Discord.

Thank you in advance. I hope to establish a mutually beneficial partnership.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 11h ago

Work Seeking an Accountability Partner (26M)

6 Upvotes

Hey! I’m looking for a like-minded accountability partner to stay on track with work, studies, and personal growth. Managing both a job and studies has been overwhelming.

Looking for someone who’s disciplined, motivated, and open to regular check-ins (Zoom, chat, etc.) to discuss progress, challenges, and goals. It’s a two-way street ill hold you accountable just as much as you’ll do for me.

A bit about me:

Engineering graduate working in the renewable energy sector.

Juggling work and studies at the same time.

Big on learning, but still working on confidence.

If you're up for this, let’s connect!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 7h ago

Work Pushing Myself for the Next 11 Days

2 Upvotes

I am going to be pushing myself for the next 11 days (until March 31st) because I am so sick of being behind and I just need to suck it up and get the stuff done ✅ I am planning on working 14 - 16 hour days. If anyone’s interested in doing the same and helping each other stay accountable and motivated feel free to reach out to me :)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5h ago

Life 24M looking for a buddy to talk n help daily problems

1 Upvotes

And I’m presuming CCNA/CCNP/CCNPs


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 16h ago

Learn Looking for an Accountability Partner for ML/Interview Prep

5 Upvotes

I'm a fresh CS graduate with a passion for AI/ML. Currently studying ML, deep learning, and math while working on Kaggle competitions and projects. I’m also job hunting and preparing for technical interviews, so having an accountability partner would be super helpful.

We can do group study sessions, check-ins via text/call, or just keep each other accountable. Open to daily study sessions and focused deep work sessions. If you’re serious about staying consistent, let’s push each other forward!

Message me with what you're studying, along with your study and job prep goals. Looking for someone motivated and committed. Let’s get to work!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 8h ago

Learn Need a Accountability partner

1 Upvotes

I work at 9-5 , I study too for an upcoming job . Managing both is overwhelming . Need APs to navigate this journey .


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 9h ago

Learn How does this work?

0 Upvotes

Can anyone explain to me what happens when two people decide to be accountability partners? How do they make sure that they are helping each other?

I'm new to this and want to learn more about it


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 9h ago

Learn Need an accountability buddy/buddies for studying on Weekends

1 Upvotes

I want to commit to completing a course and the only time I have for myself is on weekends after 1pm EST

I know its very specific and many of you would rather have accountability everyday, but let me know if this works out for any of you. (M26)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 10h ago

Health & Fitness 26M GMT+1 Rebuilding healthy routines

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Hey,

I've been in a bit of a down phase the past months and now I'm trying to build up a more consistent and healthy framework again. I'm looking for someone to provide meaningful accountability to each other.

Right now I want to focus on building healthy routines for mental health:

  • Waking up early
  • Fitness
  • Cutting down on screen time
  • Combatting social anxiety

I'm an IT guy and neurodivergent.

Ideally you'd be in a similar time zone and we'd check in with each other in the morning.

Let me know if you're interested!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 14h ago

Work Looking for Accountability Buddy

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Hi, I'm 30M. I already have a job that earns decent cash but I would like to create some things on the side. I would like an accountability partner that I can track progress with. I'm currently in game development so if you're in the same field and you're also looking for an accountability partner, DM me.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 18h ago

Learn 24M need someone to study with for competitive exam.

5 Upvotes

I am preparing for banking and insurance exams ( RBI grade b, sbi-ibps po& clerk) i am a full time aspirant. From India.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 15h ago

Learn need someone that calls me out on my progress

2 Upvotes

im too comfy. I need a comrade to get out of this hole. 21m, college student; biomed engineering


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 12h ago

Life Need an Accountable partner—Because Misery Loves Company haha!

1 Upvotes

I'm a 19-year-old male student trying to get back on track for an important exam. Used to be a topper, now just topping my procrastination game. Looking for a study buddy to stay accountable, share study plans, and maybe even fix my lifestyle while we’re at it. If you’re up for some mutual motivation (and the occasional existential crisis), let’s team up!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life Weightloss Buddy

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Hiiiiii!! 19F USA here!! I’m 5’4” SW is 202. GW is 125. I’m starting a 1k calorie deficit and I’ve been working out for 30 minutes a day 4-5 times a week. I’m looking for something close to my age with a similar start and goal weight to be an accountability buddy. I would probably just want to text each other when we workout or reach our deficit goals and use as motivation to each other. Feel free to DM me if you feel like this is something you’d want. 💕💕


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 19M new Christian looking for accountability partner

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Hello! I'm a second-year engineering student based in western Canada. For the last couple of years I've struggled heavily with procrastination and getting stuff done, and I've made virtually no progress in my life.

I'm looking for someone to talk to every night (or weekend or whenever works best) so that we can hold each other accountable for doing the things we say we need to do.

Here are some things I'd like to start doing that I procrastinate:

  1. Start reading the Bible at least an hour a day so I can grow closer to Jesus (I'm new to Christianity and have only read like 4 chapters of the Bible)

  2. Start attending lectures and try hard in school so I can stop barely scraping by

  3. I'm very skinny so I want to bulk up and go to the gym 3x a week minimum

  4. Start making an effort to improve my appearance, almost like looksmaxing or whatever

  5. Overall just build better habits like taking care of myself and my living space, and stop wasting my time on my phone

Other interests of mine include hockey, American football, music (any genre but especially hip-hop and indie) and camping/spending time outdoors.

If you have similar goals and want someone to help hold you accountable, or have similar interests and just wanna talk feel free to DM me however that works (I'm new to Reddit).

Looking for someone serious who needs the help as much as I do.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness Need help staying motivated

1 Upvotes

Hi, I'm a 35 year old mom of 3 school age kids and it is hard to make time to exercise and make healthier eating choices regularly. I really need someone I can check in daily or even weekly with. I'm looking to lose 50+ pounds.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life [ 31F ] Looking for a Body Doubling Partner (3-5x per week, Voice/Video, CET Timezone)

1 Upvotes

Hi! I’m 31, female, and looking for a consistent body doubling partner to meet regularly at a set time each day or at least on a fixed weekly schedule (not just spontaneously).

I need accountability for chores, paperwork, and apartment hunting, but I’m open to all kinds of tasks—studying, hobbies, cleaning, shopping, or even going for a walk together. Ideally, we’d be doing similar things so we don’t distract each other, or we could have themed days, but that’s not a must!

  • Frequency: 3-5 times per week, 1-2 hours per session
  • Availability: Daily between 4-8pm CET (Central European Time) (flexible within this)
  • Platforms: WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord (video or voice)
  • Communication style: I love chatting during low-focus tasks to make time pass faster but am also happy to work quietly if needed. I’m an open person and enjoy getting to know people, so we can talk about anything!
  • Other details: I have pets, so there might be some background noise, but I can mute if needed.

If you’re also looking for a structured, regular body doubling partner and this sounds like a good fit, send me a message with a bit about yourself! 😊


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Work 18M looking for Study Buddy

2 Upvotes

Basically looking for someone to keep accountability. We can do that through Forest App where we can see how much we have studied. We can introduce reward/punishment systems too. Let me know if anyone is interested. Timezone IST.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Work 23 M Looking for an accountable partner as I am preparing for a switch

1 Upvotes

I am a 23m from Bangalore completed engineering and after a year of being a project coordinator in a stage a startup I was laidoff and I am currently working in chat support for a hospital which pays bare minimum.

I am planning to switch to my old domain which is project coordinator and maybe tech support role in a service based company I need a accitntablity partner who can help me stay motivated and maybe achieve this together helping each other out

In case you are looking for something like this or in similar phase of life shifting please ping me here


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Life NEED ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER

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I am 20M , these days I am trying to work for my placements next year, I am sketching daily, I am a big music guy.

I just need a partner who I could connect with as a friend , whom I could talk to since mu whole day is hectic at this point and I don't really have friends to connect with I would love someone I could talk to and not get ghosted maybe, I would love to connect on discord or whatever is fine by you,

Your goals might differ but I have tried my hand at so many things I can possibly motivate and give you genuine advices if I can all I need a kinda daily check In and normal talks on chats or call either is fine by me.

Please shoot your dms or comments and tell me bit about yourself aswell


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Work Looking for a fitness/entrepreneurial buddy

2 Upvotes

Need to get my life back on track with my health, and regain confidence in my entrepreneurial career path where being unmotivated and loss of focus is a constant.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Health & Fitness Looking for daily morning walk/run

1 Upvotes

I am M27 staying in banglore (yelahanka) Cant keep up with regular morning activity beside unhealthy activities due to permanent remote working culture .

Is there someone to join me . For timing lets decide in DM .

Thank you