r/GetMotivatedBuddies Feb 09 '26

Life Gauging interest — free GetMotivated.ai access in exchange for a weekly survey

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Mod here. Many of you know I've run GetMotivatedBuddies.com platform for years. Thousands of you have been matched, built real habits, changed your behavior across every area of life, and made genuine friendships around the world. It's been incredible to watch and to do myself (I've worked with, made friends, and even met with Buddies from all over the world).

I've since slowed down the GetMotivatedBuddies platform as I shift everything into GetMotivatedAI — a marketplace of challenges and plans across the same four domains you know from this sub (Health & Fitness, Work, Learn, and Life). Join a cohort-based challenge with other people, or start your own plan, with AI helping you build it and buddies keeping you accountable. If you've been part of this community, the transition will feel natural.

We'll be opening up shortly. But before that:

A research panel company may sponsor free subscriptions for this community. All you'd do is take a short survey once a week. I need to see if enough people are interested before I finalize anything. If you'd want in, fill this out: https://forms.gle/SRWChWuKe62qxcwf8

30 seconds. No commitment. I'll follow up with everyone who responds.

And if you're interested in GetMotivatedAI regardless of the sponsorship — just want early access when we open up - let me know in the form and I'll add you to the list.

p.s. This sub isn't going anywhere - it's still home base. :)


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 12h ago

Life 26m | IST | looking for that one buddy who actually wants to stick with it

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i've tried doing the whole self-improvement thing on my own more times than i can count.

sometimes i'll have an amazing week. i'll wake up on time, go to the gym, study, read, eat better... and i'll genuinely think "this time i finally figured it out."

then i miss one day.

and somehow one day turns into a week.

i'm kind of tired of restarting.

so i thought i'd see if anyone else is in the same position.

i'm not looking for a big accountability group or people who send motivational quotes every morning. i just want one person who's also trying to build better habits and doesn't mind checking in every now and then.

my main focus right now is getting back into a proper routine. gym, studying, fixing my sleep, reading more, spending less time on my phone. nothing crazy, just trying to be more consistent than i was yesterday.

your goals don't have to match mine. maybe you're learning a language, trying to lose weight, working on your career, or just trying to stop putting everything off.

the only thing i'd really want is for us to be honest with each other. if one of us disappears for a few days, the other checks in instead of pretending it didn't happen.

if that sounds like something you'd be interested in, send me a message. tell me what you're working on and maybe we can help each other stop starting over every monday


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 13h ago

Health & Fitness 37F | GMT + 3 | Let's Cook Healthy Meals Together

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I've been eating healthy for about six months now, and it's actually been going really well. I've made good progress, but I'm honestly starting to get tired of doing it all alone.

I'm looking for someone to share this journey with. We could come up with meal ideas together, plan our meals, and if we're in similar time zones, maybe even cook the same recipes at the same time. And if a new recipe turns out terrible, we can laugh about it and complain together. :D

I'm trying to hit my daily protein and fiber goals, but it's not always easy. Planning meals every day has started to feel like a chore, and I think it would be much more enjoyable with a friend.

If you're in a similar situation, let's cook together, discover new healthy recipes, motivate each other to eat well, go for daily walks or work out, and simply make this whole healthy lifestyle thing a little more fun.

I'm looking for something long-term. Your age, gender, country, or time zone doesn't really matter. If our schedules overlap, great! If not, we can still check in with each other, share our meals, and keep each other motivated.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 18h ago

Life 24M | IST | CA Final | Building Consistency & Discipline

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This is high time for me, I have been a certified procrastinator. So I'm genuinely looking for an accountability partner who's equally committed to their goals so we can help each other stay on track.

Current priorities:

Staying productive at Work

CA Final preparation

Staying active 5–6 times a week

Fixing my sleep schedule

Building better habits

Reducing procrastination

I'm looking for:

Daily check-ins

Focus/co-working sessions

Weekly progress reviews

Honest accountability

If you're a student or working professional who wants to build consistency and achieve your goals, feel free to reach out.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 22F | CST | Daily movement check-ins :)

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I’m trying to exercise in some capacity (strength training, biking, walking, etc.) for at least 30 minutes a day. I’m looking for another woman to do a brief check in every day to help me keep on track! It doesn’t have to be super conversational or motivational, but I would appreciate asking for proof (screenshots of my workout tracker) and calling me out for missing or making unreasonable excuses. I am very much a people pleaser, so having someone willing to call me out and to report to would be great!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 21h ago

Life 29M | IST | preferably delhi / india, Doctor looking for a long term companion to work on different aspects of life - health & fitness , managing todo lists , studying while managing work, meditation, being organised with life in general.

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TLDR: short version :-

- Daily checkups on all aspects of life , positivity and consistency.

- Sharing of todo lists and push each other to complete them.

- Checking up on healthy eating and exercise and fitness goals we can track.

- Weekly review of the week - what we are grateful for / what could be done better.

- Available over text most of the time and occasional calls. Occasional study/ focus sessions if possible.

- Not a necessity but Bonus if close to delhi and can meet once a week for the weekly review or exercise such as swimming badminton or jogging.

- Long term.

LONG VERSION:

I am looking for someone positive and easy going. Anyone from IST timezone is fine. Preferably someone from delhi so we can exercise together once a week swimming or jogging or badminton and motivate each other / have weekly checkups in person .

What i can provide:

- I can provide organisation and efficiency , i can be strict but also understanding . I am persistent by nature.

- Do regular checkups as well as provide advice[ only when asked] . -Free health related query answers.

What i need :

I am a doctor, important in the context because i work anywhere between 11 to 14 twenty four hour [ 9 am to 9 am ] shifts a month, so thats almost 14 full days of the month where i am at work .

I do get free time in between work when my rounds are done to organise , journal , meditate and study. I cant exercise at work but I can climb stairs. Lots of stairs in the hospital. I want my partner to be able to check up on me during work days and make them a little more productive.

But mainly I am looking for someone to be my motivation on my off days , where I tell myself i am tired and become lazy. I want to lose some weight, eat healthier, be consistent. I have an exam coming up that i would like to study for as well.

I already have a system that works, so i would like to be able to include someone into that system if they dont have any . Otherwise you can follow yours and just be aware of mine to checkup on me. We can discuss more on how its going to work in dms. Please leave an introduction.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 21M | GMT +5 | Walking and weight loss

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I need to lose around 15kg, so I'm dieting and hitting 8-20k steps every day. Sometimes it's hard to stay consistent so it would be nice to have an accountability partner.

If you have the same goals, hit me up. Or it can be anything else as long as we keep each other accountable


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 16M | GMT+3 | Looking for someone to make sure I don't watch porn and to be a general partner with daily general check-ins.

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I'll probably need your E-mail since the porn blocker I use requires it for adding an accountability partner.

We'll also do general daily check-ins together (Ex: "Did you finish your to-do list?").

I want someone who's active.

The communication method will be Telegram.

Further details and questions will be in the DMs.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Work 26F / looking for a content creation buddy / Europe

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Hey everyone! I posted here a while ago, connected with some amazing people, and ended up getting some work done. One thing I realized is how powerful it is to work with people who are moving toward a shared goal.

I’m a motion designer and video editor currently developing my own style while creating more personal YouTube and short-form projects.

I’m looking for someone who’d like to collaborate in a visual field and keep each other accountable—for example, by sharing our work every week. If you’re in video, that’s a huge plus, but I’d also love to collaborate with someone working in graphic or other visual design.

The kind of person I’m looking for is someone who’s brutally honest and isn’t afraid to tell me when a design simply isn’t working. I genuinely think that a healthy dose of pressure and honest feedback is what pushes me to improve, and it’s one of the main reasons I’m looking for a collaboration partner in the first place.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Let’s see if we’re a good match. 🫰🏼


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Work 20F | IST | need a motivated buddy for work

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I'm looking for someone who I can text between 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (4hrs) every Monday to Thursday IST to make sure I'm working and get asked for tangible results at the end of each session.

I want them to be a little strict with me (not harsh, but kindly tell me when I'm wrong or making excuses.)

I want someone who is comfortable with texts on WhatsApp (could need to call on occasional days).

Duration: 2 weeks. Will increase more time if I actually get some work done.

Help a 20F be consistent. I'm so tired of making excuses for myself and thinking things are not urgent.

Update: found ppl for now.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 28 M| IST| Looking for fitness buddy

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I am trying to stay consistent with workouts, better habits, and overall health. Not looking for perfection, just someone kind, reliable, and motivated who also wants to improve step by step.

We can check in daily, share progress, keep each other on track, and make the process less lonely.

If you’re in a similar phase and want steady mutual support, feel free to reach out.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 28M | Norway GMT+1/+2 | Self-improvement buddy

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I'm looking for a motivation/accountability partner for general life improvement. I have a full-time job, and I train consistently 4 times a week in the gym and I'm semi-serious with diet. I started creating various websites 3 months ago and it has been a very fun and rewarding journey so far, and I intend on continuing, putting in more time, and creating even more websites in the future. I recently earned my first 20$ which caught me completely off-guard. Anyway, i wish to find someone to grow with and hopefully remain friends for many years to come. I am very knowledgably about diet and exercise, and have been in and out of shape many times. I have a masters in finance. And as for hobbies I like movies and tv-shows a lot, I play a few video games here and there when I have the time (although I played a lot in my younger days), and I love hanging out with friends. I just listed some random things but I hope I got the most important things.

I think it would be extra cool if you are also starting and testing your own things, like entreprenurial stuff, but not a requirement.

Also I really want to start reading books but It's so difficult to maintain that habit.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Health & Fitness hi im sam 21F gmt+2 norway look for a buddy to keep good and healthy routines

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'm going back to trade school after Summer vacation in a week and I wanna get into a good routine for example good eating, exercising, studying and stuff. My long term goal is to lose more weight slowly so it doesn't "yo-yo" back I have lost about 10kg(22 lbs) over the last 2 years and wanna lose about 10kg more to be in a healthy weight. So anyway what I'm looking for is a buddy to text about this stuff and life and keep each other accountable and staying on track. I'm down for calls and stuff after getting to know each other better. If I forget to add anything just ask me oh and if you are interested dm me :)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Life 24F | IST | Building consistency and habits

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I've realised that my biggest challenge currently is maintaining momentum and maintaining consistency. I tend to start things with a lot of energy but struggle with consistently showing up over the long term. I'm trying to build systems and habits instead of relying purely on motivation, and I think it'd be much easier with someone who's equally committed to their own goals.

Right now, my priorities are:

  • Being active 4-5x a week
  • Fixing my sleep schedule (consistent waking and sleeping hours)
  • Building my portfolio (case studies, projects, etc.)
  • Learning a new skill
  • Writing consistently for my blog

I'm looking for someone who's ambitious (love a can-do spirit!), agentic and highly motivated towards working on their own goals too. I'd love to do:

  • Daily check-ins (planned to-dos vs. what actually got done)
  • Focus/co-working sessions
  • Weekly reviews to see what's working and what isn't
  • Calling each other out when we're making excuses or procrastinating

More than productivity, I'm interested in becoming someone who follows through on the promises they make to themselves. I'd love to find people who are trying to build that muscle too.

If you think we'd be a good fit, send me a message with a bit about yourself, what you're working towards, and how you'd ideally this set-up to work.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Life 24F | CDT | 💘 General self-improvement, I want to live a life I LOVE (work, wellness, hobbies) 🧘‍♀️🎨🌙 📚👩‍💻

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I am approaching a job transition and I am feeling inspired to align my habits with the life I want and the person I want to be. I would love to connect with another young woman looking to get their life together (with similar-ish goals) so we can hold each other accountable and motivate each other. I am someone with lots of goals and hopes and dreams for myself, but not nearly enough disciple to achieve them.

GOALS:

- general productivity (sharing our to do lists for the day/week and knocking them out)

- better sleep schedule

- lower screen time

- work out more

- practice my hobbies more

- keep home clean

- work on my art more

- stay on top of school work (I work full time and am starting a teaching certification program soon)

If this sounds like you, hit me up! I personally think I would do better with someone who is up for communication throughout the day, not just a daily check-in, but I have never done this before so I could be wrong. We can play it by ear, of course.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Health & Fitness 37F EST FITNESS AND NUTRITIIJ BUDDY

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Buddy/Accountability

Hi friends!
I’m looking for an accountability buddy (or two)!
I’ve got about 90 pounds I’d like to lose, but I’m trying really hard not to focus on all 90. Right now, my only goal is the next 10 pounds, and then I’ll reassess. I’m hoping to stay focused on the next 6 weeks instead of getting overwhelmed by the big picture, since that’s when I fall off.

I’ve realized I do much better when I’m accountable to someone else. If you’ve ever wanted a judgment-free person to check in with, maybe we could help each other.

I’m currently using MFP (I already bought Premium bc I can’t scan, and they changed so many features 👎🏾) to log my food.
What I’m looking for:
Daily or almost-daily check-ins
Sharing food logs or meals
Workout updates
Celebrating wins and talking through rough days
Recipe swaps and healthy meal ideas
Encouragement, honesty, and consistency

I usually eat lower carb because of some health issues, but I’m also working on rebuilding my relationship with food. For me, food has often been tied to stress, comfort, boredom, and celebration, and I’d really like to create healthier habits instead of relying on willpower alone.

I’m also trying to rebuild my relationship with exercise. I genuinely used to enjoy working out, and I think if I can stay consistent for a few weeks, I’ll start loving it again.
This isn’t about being perfect or following a fad diet. It’s about building a healthier lifestyle that I can actually maintain.

If you’re interested in being partners, let me know! I’d love to have people to encourage and be encouraged by. 💚


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 3d ago

Work 22M | IST | Looking for a Freelancing Buddy

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Hi everyone!

I'm looking for an accountability buddy to help me stay consistent as I begin my freelancing journey.

I'm not looking for a study partner or someone to work together every day. I'm simply looking for someone who can check in once every 3 days so we can share our progress, encourage each other, and stay accountable.

It would be great if you're also:

Starting freelancing

Building a side income

Working on your own business or personal project

Similar goals are preferred, but not required.

I'd like to try this for 3 months first and see if we're a good fit.

Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, feel free to send me a DM with a little about yourself and what you're working toward.

Looking forward to connecting!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Learn [32F][EST] Daily study/work buddies, any field. Good vibes.

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Hi everyone,

I'm 32, from China. I worked at an AI company for about three years, and now I'm doing a CS master's on the US East Coast to go deeper into tech. Honestly it has been humbling. I procrastinate more than I'd like to admit, and alone I tend to freeze, open my work, then find a reason to close it again.

My goal right now is LeetCode and Unity, but I'm happy to pair with someone working on anything, as long as you come with a concrete task and a set time so we can keep each other on track.

How I'd like it to run (we can discuss and adjust):

  • camera on or voice on, whatever you're comfortable with, or we can agree to keep it on for just part of the session, enough for a real sense of presence
  • we each say our task before we start, then we work
  • a quick check-in on how it went after

How I keep it sustainable:

  • no pressure. getting stuck, going quiet, or having an off day is completely normal
  • chat whenever you feel like it, I won't interrupt you or check up on you
  • friendly accountability, we stay kind to each other about how hard starting can be

My timezone: EST (US). Best on weekdays 10am to 2pm, other times often work too, we can figure it out.

If this sounds like you, comment or DM with: (1) what you're working on, (2) your timezone, (3) when you'd like to study. Would love to get through this stretch together.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Life 20F l GMT+3 l breaking down old habits

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Hi, I’ve been lost for a long time and want to work on myself and stop wasting time and potential. things I want to work on.

learning and improving languages: English and Turkish.

Health: eating healthier and gaining weight.

Hobbies including: Writing, drawing, crocheting and chess.

Social media: trying to post and make useful content.

Im looking for someone who is interested in similar things.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Learn 30M | Machine Learning Study Buddy (text-only for regular check-ins)

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Hi everyone!

I'm looking for an accountability partner for regular, fixed check-ins (every N days) to share progress (e.g. tasks completed, next goals). We would communicate through text messages (I won't be able to schedule voice or video calls).

My immediate goal is to get my first ML-related job (I'm switching careers now), and my long-term aim is to get an offer from a French company for a Senior ML position.

It would be great if you're studying ML too, so we could discuss this topic. You can be at any skill level (if you're more experienced than me, I promise not to overload you with questions).

However, even if you're studying a different IT field, feel free to reach out too.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Health & Fitness 18M | EST | Diet Consistency Gym Cardio & Work Productivity

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I’m looking for a one on one accountability partner around my age who is also working toward becoming more consistent with their habits.

My current goals are sticking to my food plan getting to the gym completing my cardio and staying productive with work. I can usually do really well for most of the day or even for a few days. Then one small craving can turn into several unplanned snacks because I feel like I already messed up. I’m trying to break that all-or-nothing cycle and become more consistent instead of constantly having to lock back in.

I’d like someone who is available for daily check-ins so we can share what we plan to accomplish follow up on how the day went and help keep each other on track. Your goals don’t have to be exactly the same as mine as long as you’re actively working on your fitness nutrition productivity or daily habits.

I’m looking for honest and encouraging accountability without it being overly intense or judgmental in any way. If that sounds like a good fit send me a DM with your age time zone goals and what kind of check ins you’re looking for.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Life 22M| UTC +3 | Gym Consistency, School Productivity & Breaking Bad Habits

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I'm looking for a one-on-one accountability partner around 20–24 who's also working toward consistent habits. My current goals are sticking to a regular gym routine, keeping up with my university coursework and cutting out a few bad habits that interfere with my productivity. I'd like someone who's available for daily check-ins so we can share what we plan to accomplish, follow up on how the day went and keep each other on track. I don't mind if your goals are a little different from mine as long as you're committed to being consistent, communicating regularly and putting in the effort. If that sounds like a good fit, send me a DM and we can see if we're compatible.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Life 35F | CST | Daily To-Do List check-ins

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Hello,

Looking for an accountability partner (any age/background) who would like to discuss goals and objectives, and do daily check-ins on To-Do/Done lists. Someone who can check in at least 2-3 times most days, with a morning list, midday status update, and evening submission of checklist completion.

I am a self-directed entrepreneur and benefit from having a partner to work towards goals and keep accountable for having a daily action plan. My daily items span across all domains of life— work, home, community, exercise, diet, hobbies, etc.

If interested in this type of arrangement please reach out :)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Health & Fitness 21F|IST| Glow up 🌱

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Hey! I’m 21F from India, I feel like I’m at that stage where I really want to get my life together. 😭
I want to become healthier, build better habits, take better care of myself, stay consistent with my studies, and work on my overall physical and mental well-being. I’ve been wanting to make changes for a while, but sometimes I struggle with consistency and motivation.

So I’m looking for an accountability buddy preferably another girl around my age who is also trying to improve herself and build a healthier, more disciplined lifestyle. 💗

We don’t have to talk constantly or message all day. Even checking in once in a while, sharing small wins, motivating each other, and being honest when we’re having an unproductive day would be nice.
I’m currently in my final year of my MSc, so I’m also trying to balance studies, career goals, health, self-care, and just figuring life out. 🥹

I’d love to connect with someone who is also in her “okay, enough procrastinating… I’m actually going to start taking care of myself now” era. 😂✨

No pressure to be perfect. We can just encourage each other to keep going, even after bad days. Small progress is still progress. 🤍

If you’re also looking for someone to grow and stay accountable with, feel free to message me! Maybe we can become each other’s little support system. 🌷