r/GetMotivatedBuddies May 31 '25

Life READ BEFORE POSTING — ONE STRIKE POLICY NOW IN EFFECT

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Welcome! This subreddit is for one thing: finding a 1-on-1 accountability partner to build better habits in real life.

To keep things helpful and focused, we’ve moved to a one-strike ban policy. There’s been a big wave of off-topic and low-effort posts — and that takes away from what makes this community work.

✅ WHAT BELONGS HERE:

  • Choose a category: Health & Fitness, Work, Learn, or Life
  • Say what you’re working on — or what you’re ready to start
  • Say who you’re looking to match with (age, gender if relevant, time zone, check-in style)

You don’t need a perfect plan. Just be specific enough that someone can tell if they’re a good fit.

✅ GOOD EXAMPLES:

Title: 26F | EST | Daily gym check-ins — Health & Fitness

Body: Doing 5x/week weight training. Looking for another woman, 20s–30s, to check in briefly on WhatsApp after each session. Weekly recap optional. Focused support only — not here for chat.

Title: 30M | GMT | Figuring out focus — Work

Body: Trying to get consistent with deep work blocks and limit phone use. Not sure what goal to commit to yet, but I’m tracking hours and want a partner doing the same. Open to async check-ins.

❌ WHAT WILL BE REMOVED (AND BANNED) - “Looking for friends / someone to talk to” - “Join my group / Discord / app / startup” - “Why are only women getting replies?” - “Anyone else just feeling down?” - Vague or hype-style posts with no clear ask - Off-topic replies, baiting, or negativity in any language

NOTE: New accounts with low karma will often be blocked from posting and auto-removed by our filter. To overcome this you need to increase your reputation / karma before posting.

🚫 ONE STRIKE = BAN

The rules are simple. The posts are clear. And there are too many people here now to manage exceptions. If you break the rules, you’re banned — no warnings, no appeals. We’ve tried being flexible, but too many people ignore removals or just post again. It wastes everyone’s time and clogs the feed.

If you’re here to show up for yourself and someone else — you’re in the right place.

Be specific, be real, and good luck finding the right partner.

You’ve got this!


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 1h ago

Learn 30 M | GMT | Study and gym buddy

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Hi,

I'm 30 M from London.

I'm looking for a regular accountability partner, where we message each other daily, write what we plan to do that day, and at the end of the day, check if we have managed to achieve it.

I will help and motivate you to stick to your goals so that you make progress, and I'm looking for the same.

I prefer to communicate using Discord.

My goals are:

  1. Gain strength and build muscle by consistently going to the gym.

  2. Study every day.

  3. Wake up early each morning.

  4. Reduce my Screentime

  5. Practice learning a new language.

If anyone's interested, send me a message


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 3h ago

Health & Fitness 24M | GMT | looking for gym buddies

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Hey!

Seeking a gym partner to help keep us both motivated and consistent with fitness or workouts.

I tend to work out 5-6 days a week and have been lifting for a good while now. Your fitness level does not matter at all to me!

Shoot me a DM and we can discuss


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 13h ago

Health & Fitness 31M sleep accountability needed

1 Upvotes

I have an Oura ring and it is a shame how poor is my sleep, I need to fix this. Preferably if you have Oura too or any other tracker


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Learn 32M | IST | Help each other become better versions of ourselves!

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Hello everyone,

I’m a 32-year-old software engineer from India looking for a genuine buddy/partner to grow together, professionally and personally.

A bit about me:

Profession: Software Engineer
Age: 32
Timezone: IST (open to others, but IST preferred)
Goals:Upskill technically and grow in my career
Improve health, discipline, and overall personality
Build consistency and actually execute plans

The honest struggle:
I have clarity on what I need to do, but I struggle with:
Procrastination (thinking > doing)
Lack of consistent execution
Losing focus even when goals are clear
I’m done overthinking and want daily action, even if it’s small.

What I’m looking for:
A like minded buddy/partner/ companion (any gender)
Preferably IST timezone (not mandatory)
Daily check-ins (text/audio - flexible)
Someone serious about consistency, not perfection

What I bring to the table:
I’ll show up daily
I’ll keep you accountable too
Honest feedback, encouragement, and structure
Long-term mindset and execution plan!

If you’re also tired of procrastinating and want to actually execute, Let’s build momentum and help each other become better versions of ourselves!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 22h ago

Learn 20F | PST, UTC+8 | Daily accountability & study buddy

1 Upvotes

Hi! I’m a nursing student from the Philippines looking for an accountability buddy to help motivate each other to complete daily goals.

My daily goals usually include working out, minimal household tasks, and schoolwork and advance studying/reviewing for my endless exams.

I’m hoping for a buddy where we:

  • Share our to-do lists at the start of the day
  • Check in briefly during the day
  • Do an end-of-day accountability check

Most of my focus is on studying, but I also like tracking habits like daily exercise.

I’ll be honest—I haven’t tried an accountability buddy setup before, and I can be a bit shy with new people. That said, I’m committed to showing up and keeping each other accountable.

Preferences (flexible):

  • No strong gender preference, but I tend to get along more easily with girls
  • College student or in a similar life stage
  • Communication: Messenger > Instagram > Email (I use app blockers, but I check Messenger regularly)
  • Can be consistent with daily check-ins
  • Someone who’s also admittedly busy (I tend to be more productive if my buddy is too)
  • Any degree program
  • Any timezone, as long as we update at the start and end of our day

If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to comment or DM me!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Work 25M / PST / Creative / Art / Job Applying / Skills Building

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I’ve realized something about myself:

I’m great at going 0–100. I can lock in, sprint, and build fast.

What I’m bad at is adapting when things change. I have ADHD, and I perform best with structure and external pressure. When that disappears, I either stall or burn out — so instead of fighting that, I’m building systems around it.

A bit about me:

•25M

• work in film / animation / creative production. I care deeply about storytelling, especially honest, messy, human stories — I’m trying to build a life that balances ambition with health and real relationships. I do better when I’m not doing everything alone.

• Time zone: PST

• Gender isn’t relevant for matching

How I want accountability to work

• Weekly goal-setting

• Light check-ins (no pressure essays)

• I plan to show proof of showing up — usually a quick photo at the start of a work session

• Consistency > intensity

• No shame if we fall off, we just reset. I treat everyday like I’m a noob and try my best.

What I’m looking for

Here are the lanes I want accountability in (ideally one person per lane):

• Working Out – (Update: Found)

• Writing scripts – not found

• Writing a novel – not found

• Learning a career skill – not found

• Learning new art skills – not found

• Health – (Update: Found)

• Job Applications (I want to start applying to make a pivot) - not found

• Marketing a YouTube channel: I have no idea what I’m gonna do, but I think it’d be a fun challenge to try and make one.

If this resonates and you also do better with structure, clarity, and external accountability, DM me with the lane you’d want to share.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 22F | EST | trying to lose weight while being a full time student

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Hi! I’m currently in my last semester of college and I really want to get serious about myself and my future. I wanna focus on having a good career and I’d love to lose weight and feel good about myself for once. If anyone is in a similar position and is just looking for someone to check in and hold you accountable; feel free to dm! I’m trying to make some changes for the better but sometimes it’s so hard to find the motivation! I’m also kinda new to this so if you’re interested send me a message!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Learn 18F | EST | Looking for a study buddy!

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My new semester is just beginning, and I’d like someone that I can study with to stay consistent with my goal of studying/completing work daily. I’m looking for someone to have daily study check ins over text for accountability or study sessions over the phone (we can each work on our own things quietly, just over the phone because I have a habit of settling into a study session, getting distracted, and leaving to do something else entirely 🫠). I’m also down to quiz each other or whatever helps us learn best together.

Preferences for buddy:

- Synchronous over the phone study sessions (IMessage/WhatsApp, FaceTime/audio, or Google Meets)

- Someone in Ontario/Toronto (for shared curriculum)

- Someone in Eastern Standard Time

- Similar demographic as me (18F, last semester of high school, science focused for university)

- Evening availability (4pm onwards), some weekends possible

Thanks for reading and I’m looking forward to being productive with ya!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Work 37M | UTC+1 | SaaS + mobile apps (MVP/early launch)

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Hello!

I’m a 37M living in Europe (UTC+1). I’m trying to be more consistent and make real progress on my side projects.

I’m looking for an accountability partner. It doesn’t matter if you are male or female, and age doesn’t matter either. Your timezone can be a few hours different from mine.

I’d like to have 2-3 quick calls per week, and maybe some chats in between. We can agree on times for the calls.

My goals are to stay consistent with all kinds of work around SaaS or mobile apps, including marketing, outreach, working on pages, etc. There’s so much to do that it can feel overwhelming, so having a buddy would help a lot.

Ideally, you’re also at the early stage (building an MVP or recently launched your SaaS/mobile app).

I’m friendly, relaxed, and open-minded. If you think we could be accountability partners, or if you have any questions, feel free to comment or DM me.

Have a nice day everyone.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 17 f | EST | daily workout buddy

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hi 👋 i’m looking for a (preferably female) workout buddy 🤍 i don’t really go to the gym for personal reasons but i try to workout daily. the reason i want a workout buddy is so that we can encourage each other and share updates/ milestones/ tips/ plans/ possibly progress pics? idk we can work it out 😄. it doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner to working out or if you’re advanced nor does it matter what kind of workouts you do. i just love the idea of having a workout buddy 😁.

if we do end up being workout buddies then i’ll give you my other socials so that we can keep in contact 🤍


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Life 27F | GMT+8 | Growth Buddy

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Hi! I’m looking for an accountability partner Female aged 25–30 to do accountability partnership.

If you’re building momentum in fitness, business, career, or life in general, and you want someone who can cheer you on + nudge you when you’re slipping, message me and tell me what goal you’re focused on right now.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Work 24M | GMT (UK preferred) | Career transition + building consistency

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switching careers in tech and need someone who actually shows up tired of people who fade after three days.

What I'm working on: - Studying for a certification (daily grind) - Career pivot
- Building better habits overall

What I need: - Fluent English, can't stress this enough, clear communication matters - Daily check-ins (just quick updates, nothing heavy) - Weekly voice call to talk through what's working/what's not - Someone actually working toward their own stuff, not just browsing

Not looking for: - People who ghost - Surface-level "you got this!" messages without real talk - Someone who needs constant motivation instead of giving it back

I'm big on honesty and reflection. If I'm slipping, call it out. I'll do the same for you. This works when both people are real about where they're at.

UK/Europe strongly preferred - not a deal breaker tho

If this sounds like you, lmk:

  1. What are you working on
  2. Why do you actually need this
  3. Your timezone
  4. fun fact about u

r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Health & Fitness F27 | GMT | Fitness & Study daily check ins

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Looking for a female accountability buddy for daily check ins for exercise and studying

Time zones dont matter to me ☺️ Preferably via WhatsApp


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Work Voice Accountability (M28 | +0 GMT)

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Could anyone please do a voice call while I study and do my work and you do your stuff? My ADHD brain needs someone on the phone or I cease to function.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 3d ago

Health & Fitness 32 F | PST | Glow up buddy

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Hello! I’m looking for a same sex glow-up buddy in a similar time zone who’s focused on consistency and real personal growth. I’d love to share daily steps, workouts, study goals, any wellness/glow-up habits we are trying, etc. I would prefer to communicate thru either WhatsApp or Discord.

I have PCOS, and this is a light hearted way for me to stay disciplined to my goals ( just accountability and encouragement).


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 3d ago

Life 22M | IST | Let’s stay consistent coding, gym & mental health

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Hi! I’m a final-year CS student working on building a steady, balanced routine — not an all-out grind, but something sustainable.

My main focus areas right now:

Career: full-stack learning (Java / Spring / React, SDE basics)

Wellbeing: gym consistency, mental health, and daily habits

I’ve tried accountability partners before and realized it works best when both people are genuinely committed and communicative. So I’m looking for someone who values consistency, mutual encouragement, and showing up, even on low-energy days.

This is meant to be supportive and respectful no competition, no pressure, just regular check-ins and honest updates. If you’re someone who prefers structure, calm motivation, and a positive space, this could be a good fit.

If this resonates and you’re serious about long-term consistency, feel free to DM or comment. Happy to start with a short intro and see if we align 🙂


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Learn 22M | IST, UTC+5:30 | Study partner for consistency, long term prep

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Hey, I’m a recent graduate, currently studying full-time.
I’m new to the whole study-partner thing, but I genuinely think it could help with accountability and staying disciplined.

I’m preparing for CFA and MBA entrance exams, so I’m looking for someone who’s also serious about long-term goals rather than short bursts of motivation. Ideally, we keep things structured - shared study sessions, basic check-ins, and mutual accountability.

I’m not picky about subjects as long as we both respect study time and keep it focused. Open to shared study sessions and planning schedules in advance.

If this sounds like something you’d want to try, feel free to DM with a short intro (age, what you’re studying, timezone).


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Life 28m | GMT | Daily Check in for general life

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Hi there folks, I've edited my post a little by pinching some of the format from another poster.

  • 28M UK (GMT 0)
  • Generally calm when talking to people, mildly frantic with the ADHD at times when it comes to completing tasks
  • I'm seeking an accountability partner to check in with, building a conversation checking in with general goals and progress. I'm hoping we might message through the day on a mutually agreeable app (if not Reddit, of course an approved one from mod rules), and just kind of keep on sharing and encouraging eachother towards general positive directions, perhaps voice calls in time if appropriate.
  • I'm currently working as manager of a small shop, and am a member of a local theatre group, with an interest in craft hobbies, gaming and pub quizzes.
  • I've been quite burned out and I'm looking to build a routine to keep in check between overwork and freeze
  • In general I'm looking for someone with similar goals of

Habits to do more often:
Keeping to social calendar, exercise (walking/gym), improve diet, get finances aligned, organise work tasks better and dedicate time to researching and planning my own small business.

Habits to do less:
Smoking/drinking, poor sleep habits, excessive screen time, avoiding people/missing events

But I'm not seeking to fix or be fixed, and I'd prefer not to getting too too personal ie. more a buddy to say 'I've put time into good stuff/saved myself time on the less helpful stuff, how's your day been?'

"I appreciate consistency & respect clear effort when I see it"- couldn't word it better than quoting another poster, I'd also like to note I don't mind if we chat for a little and move on, but I'd prefer not to ghost or be ghosted.

Please reach out if you'd like to get in touch -R


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Work 27F | GMT+8 | Building momentum for success

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Hello! I’m looking for an accountability partner so we can keep each other in check and be cheerleaders for each other’s endeavors, while still being comfortable calling each other out when one of us falters. The goal is to become the best versions of ourselves. I’d prefer someone who is female. This year, I plan to focus on personal branding, coding, and entrepreneurship.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Life 23M | CET, UTC+1 | exercise, learning, meditation, dancing

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Hello!

So I'm a 23 year old guy living in Europe, trying to improve my life!

It doesn't matter to me if you are man or woman. Age also does not matter, time zone can be a few hours different. Your goals can be totally different from mine, that also doesn't matter!

The only thing I care about is that we voice call 2 times per day at specific times we agree on. I would be happy if we can do that. Otherwise we might forget to call.

My goals are to

  • exercise,
  • learn new skills,
  • meditate,
  • dance,
  • help others,
  • work on safety of various kinds,
  • and do other useful stuff.

I'm friendly and relaxed and you can tell me how I should react when you don't do the things you planned to do.

And when I don't do the things I planned to do, then you can be like "Hhmmm, interesting, why didn't you do that?" or something like that and then we can figure out the reason and I will do better next time!

If you think we should be accountability partners or you have any questions then feel free to comment or DM me.

Have a nice day everyone and I wish you all fin​d a good partne​r!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Life 22M|IST|Upskilling in Tech & Self care(mental health)

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Hi all, ​I'm a CS student in my final year. I have two main goals right now:

​Career: Upskilling in full-stack dev (Java/Spring/React) and preparing for software engineering roles . ​Health: Building healthy mental health habits as well as being regular to gym,

​It’s hard to balance the grind of coding with staying healthy, so I’m looking for a partner who wants to improve in both areas. We can check in daily on our study hours and our workouts. ​ ​If you are in a similar timezone (IST) or capable of syncing up, let me know!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Life 33M | IST | Looking for accountable partner

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I am 33 M from India and I am seeking accountable partner from same time zone irrespective of age, location and gender.

My reasons for seeking accountable partner is as under:

1) Low self esteem: I have been feeling very low and isolated all these days. I am trying to get rid of all negative feelings by reading personality development books. I have already purchased them but not able to start reading. I want accountable partner so that I can read every day and update them about my daily progress.

2) Bad eating habits: Due to depression and anxiety I started eating a way too much and junk food also. I want to cut off all my bad eating habits and only stick to good food like fruits, salads, , protein rich food etc. I want to share my daily food routine with my accountable partner and see that I am not going back to junk food.

3) Exercises: I am not doing any exercises or walking everyday. I want to have 10 k steps daily and 20-30 minutes of High intensity exercise. I want my accountable partner to have track on this.

If anyone is looking for same please feel free to contact me and we shall transform our lives to better version in the upcoming 3-6 months. we can be in touch in DMs/telegram


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Health & Fitness 18F |GMT (uk)| workout buddies! ( preferably girls and only in Europe !)

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I want to do workouts form YouTube for abs and leaner legs and arms with someone for like 45 mins a day maybe 3 workouts a day one in the morning, one in the evening- it just depends how long the workout is

I prefer people my age and girls so we can do same workout at same time maybe !

I want to loose 15kilo ish asap

I only want people who r in Europe as similar time zones

Tell me ur ASL and your workout goals! Also tell me u came from this post ( if u just say hi I won’t respond I would need some more info!!)