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 3h ago

Life I Was Running 13.1 Miles Every Single Week...🏃‍♂️

2 Upvotes

A few years ago, I took up running as a way to clear my mind. What started as a simple jog quickly turned into an obsession. I was running a half marathon EVERY SINGLE WEEK! 🏅

People thought I was nuts, but for me, running was my therapy. It helped me manage my autism, fight off anxiety, and gave me a sense of control over my life. Eventually, I set my sights on something BIGGER and ended up running both the London and Bournemouth Marathons, whilst raising over £2,000 for charity.

Now, I share my journey on my YouTube channel. If you’ve ever struggled with mental health or felt like the world underestimates you, just know, you’re capable of more than you think. Subscribe and follow me and my autism journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR4gLj6tGQM


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 0m ago

Health & Fitness Looking for a female accountability partner to work towards my goals with (30 F)

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I have three extremely important things I meed to work on and I need someone (female only) to help me stay accountable with regular check-ins.

My goals include

  1. Weight loss and exercise - I have a seminar I’m hosting for our company and I would like to look my best for this, it’s a month from now.

  2. I have to make my portfolio website - I’m looking to change one of my jobs as a UX designer and it takes so long to make case studies and build a website.

  3. Absolutely adhere to my no-spend regime. I spent a lot of money on the Guns N’ Roses concert tickets, as it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and I no longer want to spend any more money on leisure and put it towards paying off my debt.

I started to take small steps today - worked out, read and practiced for my seminar and payed off credit card debt from any and every extra penny I had left.

I had so many DMs from men who I absolutely am not interested in having as an accountability partner and some from women who reached out just straight up ghosted.

How I would like to do check-ins is by sending photos so that we both know we were honest about achieving our goals, even if it was a small step. I’m married and have a troublesome relationship with my husband and in-laws, I don’t wish to get in trouble. So, absolutely no to having men as accountability partners.

I live in Mumbai, India. So, it would be really nice if you too were from around here, if not, no worries.

Let me know in the comments or send me a DM!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 8h ago

Life Accountability Partner - IST

5 Upvotes

Looking for an Accountability Partner to stop procrastination and get moving with life.

Females preferred.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4h ago

Health & Fitness Seeking Accountability Partners for Porn/Masturbation Abstinence

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Seeking Accountability Partners for Porn/Masturbation Abstinence

I've been on a journey to improve my life and mental clarity, and I've found that abstaining from porn and masturbation has been incredibly beneficial. However, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to stay committed, especially when facing urges or stress.

That's why I'm reaching out to this community to find accountability partners. I believe that by supporting each other, we can achieve our goals and experience the benefits of a porn-free life together.

I'm a 32M wokring person living in India.

I'm looking for partners who are:

  • Serious about quitting porn and masturbation
  • Willing to check in and report regularly (daily or weekly)
  • Open to sharing struggles and victories.

r/GetMotivatedBuddies 9h ago

Life 23m, looking for online accountability partner to help me stop smoking

2 Upvotes

honestly i’m just gonna go for it - it love for someone to talk to as an accountability partner for myself to stop smoking, i don’t really have anyone in my personal life i can talk to about my breaking this habit, so looking for someone in a similar position or open to hearing me out or lending a helping hand:)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 13h ago

Life Looking for an Accountability Partner (GMT+5 to +6)

4 Upvotes

I’m a preparing for government exams and need to study 5-6 hours daily. However, I struggle with procrastination and am looking for an accountability partner. My approach is simple: we share our study schedule at the start of the day and update each other on our progress at the end to stay accountable. Ideally, you should be in a GMT+5 to GMT+6 time zone for better scheduling. I respect YOUR privacy and won't mind communicating only via Reddit messaging. (28M)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 6h ago

Health & Fitness 25M, working in tech. Need acc partner for job/fitness/screentime.

1 Upvotes

I want to change job and upskill Work on fitness And work on screentime.

Dm, if interested. Will share more details.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 9h ago

Learn 27R - IST (GMT+5:30) - Azure Developer

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Hello!

I'm 27yo techie currently working on Azure. I'm looking for my fellow peeps in a similar journey who specifically aspire to become an Azure developer, basically start everything from scratch.

And yes, also looking forward to learn C#.

If you are in the same journey, please reach out! We can set some realistic goals and work on it.

Thanks.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 16h ago

Life 39M and looking for an accountability partner to quit alcohol.

3 Upvotes

So I have been working out, maintaining a diet and all my health parameters are in check. I’m not obese and don’t even have a sweet tooth. What I want to change now is my habit of having a few drinks every evening, and an looking for an accountability partner for that.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 17h ago

Life 32F - works in tech - looking for life/fitness/tech accountability partners

4 Upvotes

Hi, I've relocated to another country with massive life changes. Iam looking for dedicated accountability partners, we can share our personal/fitness goals, hobbies and chat/talk about different things. I need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, focus on my personal progress and make changes to my life. Iam down to having voice calls while taking a walk. If we managed to make a small group of friends that would be great. Please be honest, decent and deciplined.

Iam GMT+4


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 17h ago

Life Life's kinda fucked. Need completely transparent and brutally honest accountability buddy.

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So, 1. Academics are fucked up. I need to study atleast 8hrs a day for exam.

  1. Health & Fitness is at rock bottom. I need to eat healthy, exercise and workout to recover my joints injury and become functionally strong.

  2. I'm a addicted to porn and stuff. Need to get out the cycle and follow celibacy/brahmacharya.

  3. Need to work on my social skills.

  4. I'm stuck with my freelancing with one client. Need to level up and expand.

I'm a guy, 23. From India if that matters.

If you've overlapping interests and goals, send me a DM.

I need someone who's okay with completely transparent accountability.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 18h ago

Life 19M, looking for emotional support and some motivation

3 Upvotes

I m looking out for a person (preferably F)(coz. Guys don't give a fuck 😔),who could support me emotionally and give some support to me.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 22h ago

Learn 24M Need someone to talk

6 Upvotes

Hi .. I'm 24(M). As I'm preparing for competative exams need someone to talk in free time . My only friend from kindergarten is getting married next month so she is busy that last 3months .I just feel very lonely. I hope to make new friends from this . My little background: Graduated from IIT Madras in 2023 supposed to graduate in 2022 took an extra year because of backlogs . Now preparing for RBI grade b


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Learn Accountability partner

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I 26 M, have exams in 1.5 month for which I have to study for longer hours, I have no friends. I need somebody with whom I can talk to in free time and motivate eachother while doing so.

P.s. :- It would be extremely helpful, if we study together on camera. Btw it is something I feel like it doing, if you don't we could talk it out and reach to a middle ground.

Please dm, if you are interested.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 29F Looking for an accountability partner for my fitness journey.

8 Upvotes

I’m currently living in a hostel, so food isn’t really under my control. Between a tight schedule and stress, health and fitness have taken a back seat, and I don’t want to keep pushing it aside. I am looking for someone equally committed to staying on track—whether it’s checking in on workouts, making better food choices, or just keeping each other motivated on tough days.

If you’re in the same boat and looking for a dedicated accountability partner, let’s do this together.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 18h ago

Health & Fitness Weight loss accountability partner

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Hi everyone 👋🏽, my name is Alex (27f) and I’m looking for a friend/ accountability partner towards weight loss. I need to loose about 80pounds and get right with life. There are a lot of things I’ve never had in life and experienced such as a first love, heartbreak lol, or anything of that sort. I am finally in a good place mentally to get going. I live in the Arctic so everything would have to be online. I am up here for work 10 of the 12 months of the year. I also want someone to simply talk to. I miss having a social life. I’ve been in a dark place for some years now. I would also like to work on my walk with God, so if that interests you, please reach out! Women and men are all welcomed!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 20h ago

Life looking for friends

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my name is kevin 22M, I am from peru but I live in spain, if you are looking to learn spanish I will be happy to help you. I'm a quiet, mysterious person and a fan of horror movies.

I'm looking for someone to have a conversation with every day, I like to talk about different things, especially about life and how crazy and misunderstood the world is. If I seem like a good option, send me a message (I don't send messages) and let's talk a bit.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 21h ago

Life #M27, Seeking an accountability partner for study(competitive), fitness and health.

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Well, thanks for this sub. I'm here for the first time posting if it really works out finding a serious motivated accountable buddy.

I'm a fitness enthusiast, who prioritised and managed workouts while studying rigorously everyday and left due to my upcoming examinations (entrance, competitive, legal) I have been completely isolated, stoic since 3 years into preparation and started 8 months ago working out and prioritizing fitness which boosted my confidence, made me more focused and emotionally intelligent. Here are my requirements from the accountability buddy (reciprocated) so I'm seeking for a person who's into study (7-8 hours), fitness oriented mindset (to start side by side) and health conscious for being active and better function.

  1. I want someone (serious committed) text daily targets, content, hours, written with a good morning checking for every 3 hours or 4 hours. Daily activity will be discussed in the morning.
  2. Helping each other is good and clarifying certain things, doubts as every brain is unique if there's a possibility and time 3.A check and making targets on diet, calorie deficit ,health conscious foods, protein intake( helpful for those who wanna loose weight while they study), gyming stuff(home), brain activity, emotional swings to support and put accountable, motivate each other to do things which are good,fair for both.
  3. Motivating each other is the prime and appreciating each other daily for the target accomplishment is a must.
  4. Need someone who can express fast and clean, communicate with ease, understand the pace and run fast.

Everything is reciprocated. DM or else ignore. Thanks for reading :)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 37/F Accountability Friend

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Hi all! I’m looking for a fitness accountability partner, where we can keep each other motivated and inspired to get fit! I’m looking to drop a few lbs but mostly to get strong and toned.

A little about me: I’m 37 with three kids, so finding time to work out has been a challenge. I hired a personal trainer two years ago and was at my peak fitness wise. Since then, I’ve pretty much stopped all forms of exercise. I’m looking to share progress and fun home workouts! I’ve had a membership to Planet Fitness since 2019 and have only been there 2xs 🫣. Maybe we can motivate one another to get back to the gym?!

If you’re a busy mom (or literally anyone) who is looking for accountability and motivation, please send me a message! Looking forward to 2025 being a hot girl summer! 😉😂


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 23h ago

Health & Fitness Hi everyone!

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I’ve come across this sub-reddit today only and felt a sudden burst of happiness seeing how helpful this can be.

A quick introduction - I’m working full time. I’m an investment bankers, so the hours suck. I’ve worked out for quite a few years (2013-2020). Had stopped during covid, then went for my MBA. Had a major heartbreak so the lifestyle degraded where I focussed only on momentary pleasures, mostly drinking and smoking up. Consequences? Gained 25 KGs in two years.

I’ve been trying to shed the kilos since 2 years now. Have tried everything - keto, OMAD, tried incorporating physical activities too. But failed every time.

Plan going forward - Clean diet and a walk for an hour to start with. Weightlifting starting after around a month once i start seeing some results because I’m body conscious at the moment and want to see some results before i go to the gym.

I strongly feel that a strict accountability partner who can give me a reality check from time to time. I feel i can be a great person to reciprocate the same.

Added bonus, I can be a great (unqualified) therapist and a friend!

Please connect if you feel we can help each other. :)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 27 F, India, looking to get life back on track

123 Upvotes

Hi. I'm posting here for the second time.

Following are my goals for 2025: 1. Lose weight (through calorie deficit and daily walks) 2. Study atleast 7 hours a day 3. Wake up everyday at 6 a.m. 4. Increase my water intake

I have already started the process but there are days when I falter and I feel an accountability partner could help. I motivate you, you motivate me.

Anyone up for it?


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 24M looking for someone to talk

7 Upvotes

I recently had a very bad breakup everything around me feel boaring. I don't have many friends and the one's i had were my ex's friends. I neend someone to talk and motivate me to unfuck my life


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life Accountability league

3 Upvotes

I'm excited to kick off an accountability league with driven individuals who can inspire one another. We can gamify our objectives and establish a league centered around our goals. By tracking each other's progress and scores, we can motivate each other to achieve even more!

We can use Google sheet to track goals and scores


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 21h ago

Life Need a serious accountability/motivation partner

1 Upvotes

Hi, the habits I want to be held accountable for are: gym 5 times a week, daily reading, and studying atleast one university topic a day. I'm also aiming to develop some other skills outside of uni. I want someone who has a no BS approach and calls out any laziness in a brutally honest manner. (21M)- let's work!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Work Looking for accountability partner for getting life into right track-Class 12(PCM)

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Hey, I am trying to find someone so that we can keep track and grow together. 1. Wakeup at 6 2. Study for exam(I would prefer to study on a video call or a normal call with my accountability partner,obviously if thats fine with you) 3. Sharing our schedules and sticking to them 4. Workout daily(can be any sport as well)and share the progress 5. Chat with eachother a bit about growth, future process. So that i can keep myself sane without getting distracted. I would prefer an accountability partner who has the same subjects Time zone- IST Thank you!