This is the first post in the A-Z challenge series. Someone once said
that relationships form the fabric of life. While I believe this to be true, I
also know that in order to truly find success in life, we need the help of
other people. Getting help from other people involves us having to get along
with them. And we can’t get along with
people if we don't learn to form strong, long lasting relationships with them.
So this A-Z challenge is my attempt to take 26 qualities that I believe
we need to have if we are to develop long lasting relationships with other
people.
Each post will have my opinion on the quality, a take away principle and
a few tips on how we can incorporate it into our lives.
A-Accountability
I really thought a lot about what A should stand for and there were many
other qualities that came to mind: attitude, amicability etc. but I decided to
go for accountability. I believe one of the reasons why relationships fail
today is because they are not being accountable to each other.
People who are not accountable are often seen doing their own thing based
on their opinions and emotions knowing that they will not be questioned for it.
Inevitably over a period of time they make mistakes. These mistakes will not
only hurt and affect them but also those they are close with, primarily, since
they are not aware.
Accountability is the willingness to explain our thoughts and actions to
someone. It communicates that we trust and value their input in our lives. It
also makes us responsible to ourselves. Being accountable to those we are close
to strengthens and deepens our relationship with them.
Take Away Principle:
Tips on being accountable:
2. Bring it up with those you trust
3. Invite inspection into every area of your life.
4. Humble yourself by accepting advice, especially from those closest to you.
5. Put the advice to work and make it visible.
