Why is Accountability Important?

In our article, What is Accountability?, we reviewed what exactly accountability is. In this article, we'll take a look at why accountability is important. 

Accountability is important because generally, when you feel a sense of ownership or responsibility in relation to something, you are more likely to take it seriously. Holding yourself accountable can also provide you the chance to learn and problem-solve in different areas of your life. On your health journey, if you commit to holding yourself accountable, this can help you to engage better in your care as well.

Having an accountability partner or enrolling in a supportive program like the MyCare Program, can help to keep you accountable as you work toward improving your health and well-being. We dive into these areas in some of our other articles, you can check them out by searching the word "accountability" in our knowledge base search bar.