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Chalkboard Accountability

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I bought some blackboard paint and made one big blackboard to keep track of my goals, chores, diet etc. I put a few smaller ones in places like the kitchen and door for reminders like groceries.

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Just paint a piece of wood, drill two holes and hang with a ribbon or remove the glass from a picture frame and paint the insert for a fancier look.

- Submitted by CJGASSER 6/13/2011 in Getting Started | 1 Comments

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Work Out With friends

If you can, find a group to hold you accountable. I participate in the Healthy Walkers Club every Wednesday. Our local mall opens an hour early just for walkers (the stores are closed), so we walk every week, the same day and time. It's a great way to socialize & get a workout in.104

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Benefits: socialization, accountability

- Submitted by BETH7CAM 6/13/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Clean out one drawer...

...or cupboard, or closet, or shelf, or tote... etc. Set a goal that once per ___ (week? day?) you will clean out one of section of your living space. (Glove compartment, plastic container full of office supplies, dining room table, junk drawer, craft corner -- you get the drift!)

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Accountability, goal-setting, organizing

- Submitted by JESJES 6/13/2011 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Join a challenge

Challenges are the best way to keep myself motivated. I can't do it on my own. But when I know I have a team of people waiting on me to check in, I don't make excuses. SparkTeams and their challenges really help me stay on track!

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The SparkTeam Determination and Accountability has some great challenges!

- Submitted by AJBOYER222 6/13/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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