Finding An Accountability Partner to Help You Study

Studying doesn’t have to be a lonely experience. Finding an accountability partner to help you study has never been so easy with the help of StudyStream. Having a person to motivate you on days when you need it and having a friend to quiz and test you when you are revising for a big test is a fundamental part of success.

What is an accountability partner?

An accountability partner is someone who helps you keep track of your work goals and you do the same for them. It is entirely possible to have a virtual accountability partner and StudyStream gives students a platform to meet people from across the world and find someone who has similar interests and goals. Checking in with your study partner at regular intervals keeps you accountable and sticks to the plan you set for yourself.

Why do you need an accountability partner?

We all get lazy sometimes and need someone to motivate us to work on the tasks we need to complete. So having an accountability partner can help you form new habits and achieve your goals. The study partnership can keep you both committed to your schedule and help you solve problems if you encounter any. There are so many benefits to having an accountability partner, they keep you motivated, encourage constant improvement in many areas of your life, offer you valuable support and advice when you need it and give you honest feedback.

Finding a study buddy

StudyStream makes it easy to find a suitable study buddy. Join the focus rooms and meet new people. You may start a friendship with someone and decide that you want to team up and help each other reach your goals. There are other ways to find a suitable accountability partner including in-person friends at university, a roommate, or even a family member.

Qualities of an accountability partner

So how do you know if you have found a good accountability partner? Well, there are certain qualities you should look for when choosing a study buddy. You want the right person to keep you in check, so here are a few things you should look out for.

Discipline is an important quality for your study buddy to have, when you find yourself feeling down, you need someone that can pull you out of it and bring you back on the right track and keep you motivated, so this is an important quality in an accountability partner. Another quality is patience. There will be times when you have a big decision to make or you are uncertain about something. Having an accountability partner that is willing to listen to you and be patient while you take the time to think is also a great quality.

Finally, another quality needed for a good accountability partner is to be able to give constructive criticism. If you are using a revision technique that isn’t working for you or you are not getting your work-life balance right, it’s good to have someone in your life that will be honest with you when something needs to change and someone who will help you study and be the best version of yourself.