Why Consistency and Accountability Go Hand in Hand By Sharif Colbert of LifeCoachATL
- LifeCoachATL
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
You ever find yourself fired up about change new goals, better habits, stronger relationships but somehow that fire fizzles out before anything sticks? Trust me, I’ve been there. As a dad, a partner, and a coach, I’ve learned that consistency and accountability aren’t just helpful. They’re the difference between dreaming and doing.
If you think back on your life, you were probably most successful when you had three things that we as adults absolutely hate:
A schedule.
A clear expectation to meet.
A coach, friend, teacher, boss, or parent that held you accountable.
When you had structure and someone keeping tabs, you showed up. You figured it out. You got it done. And even though it might’ve annoyed you at the time, deep down you probably knew it was helping.
As adults, we trick ourselves into believing we don’t need that anymore. We say things like “I’ll get to it when I’m ready” or “I just need to focus.” But more often than not, what we really need is someone in our corner who’s not afraid to call us out, check in, and remind us why we started.
This is especially true for dads. When you're trying to rebuild trust with your kids, show up differently in your relationship, or even just stick to a goal you’ve had on the back burner for years, doing it alone makes it way harder.
I've worked with men who wanted to be more present for their children but didn’t know where to start. Some were recently divorced, others were battling old habits or shame from their past. The one thing they had in common? They kept trying to do it alone. And the truth is, you don’t have to.
Here are 3 steps you can take to start being more consistent and accountable:
Pick one area of your life and commit. Don’t try to fix everything all at once. Choose something that matters. Your connection with your kid, your health, your confidence. And focus on that.
Set a real schedule. Not a “when I feel like it” kind of plan. Put it in your phone, write it down, tell your people. If it’s not scheduled, it’s not happening.
Get an accountability partner or coach. Whether it’s a friend, your partner, or someone like me, having someone to check in with can make all the difference. When no one’s watching, it’s too easy to slip back into old patterns. But when someone’s rooting for you and willing to challenge you...you grow faster.
You already have it in you. You’ve been consistent before. You’ve shown up before. You just need a little structure and someone to walk with you until that version of yourself becomes your default.
If you’re ready to stop starting over and finally follow through, I got you.
Let’s talk.
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