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 2h ago

Life 23M | IST | Tier 1 | Looking for friends - Can work together /help you

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Hello people, you might relate - having a dream in your mind, but unable to progress after 20% since you might not someone to tell you that you're on the right track (if you know the path), or you feel alone on the path (peers trying to secretly pull you down).

I've felt that too.

I feel we can fix this - We can help each other stay on track, motivated and achieve our goals. In case you don't know a track - that's alright, we can discuss and work one out together (I used to mentor juniors on a mass scale during my college days - miss those times now).

I'm a Tier-1 electronics engineer with good knowledge of computer science and finance. Currently \\\\\\\~2YOE in Java, Springboot, Oracle and Cloud. I'm focusing on DSA right now since that's my weak point.

Feel free to connect with me regarding anything - guidance, if you wanna grow/learn together, just share/exchange experiences or have any hobbies in common too (I go to gym. I play chess, badminton, table tennis, cricket, football and rubiks cube. I listen to music of all kinds, and read non fiction books).


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 16h ago

Life 30F EST looking for accountability to improve fitness, posting more, overall life goals.

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Hello!!

Looking for an accountability buddy for fitness/health goals, posting more on my social media, work stuff, and hobbies. I work a lot from home and don’t have much of a social circle and notice I’m doom scrolling/ playing stardew valley with all of my free time 😭

I’m looking for someone in EST or PST. I’m also interested in something more casual to start, like messaging back and forth with check ins, goals for the day, and collaboration on ideas. HMU if this sounds good to you ☺️ good luck to everyone on their motivation journeys! 💞


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 10h ago

Work 34M, GMT+2, 3rd times the charm for work and life goals AP

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Hallöchen, i had posted a few weeks ago and found yet another 2 partners. One has ghosted after a week and the second is very irregular so I'm back... Here's about me

34M living in Germany, and I'm looking for accountability partner(s) who is genuinely interested and committed to setting regular goals and check-ins.

The basic idea is:

* Set goals for the upcoming week.

* At the end of the week, check in with each other to discuss what went well, what didn't, and why.

*Optionally, we can also set daily goals and do quick daily check-ins for additional accountability.

I'd also like to have a short (30 min) discussion once a week to reflect on progress, exchange feedback, help each other solve obstacles, and keep each other motivated.

Some of the goals I'm currently working on include:

Career: Upskilling, preparing for alternative job opportunities, and professional development.

Health: Losing about 8 kg and improving my overall fitness. I'm currently doing workouts at home and meal prep (without strict calorie counting)

Language: Reaching German C1 fluency (I'm currently around B1).

Life & home: Financial investing, minimalism, house repairs, organization, and keeping on top of household tasks.

I'm hoping to find someone in a similar position and age group. As long as you're serious about showing up consistently and supporting each other's progress.

If this sounds interesting, feel free to comment or send me a DM with a bit about yourself, what you're working on, and what kind of accountability you're looking for.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 14h ago

Learn 20F | CET (Central European time) | study accountability with weekly and daily checkins

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I am a medical student and I have high goals for next semester. I‘d prefer another student whose as ambitious as I am and wants to improve general health as well as grades and study times


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 15h ago

Health & Fitness M32 | EST | Workout and Alcohol Moderation

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I'm looking for a male around my age for daily or regular check ins to ensure we both stay on target for our workout goals and share weekly progress pics and weigh ins. I'm also working on drinking less. I'm 32 5'10" and 230 and looking to get under 200. Let me know if you have similar goals!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 18h ago

Life 23M | IST| Wanna live a life worth living | Currently not

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So basically the title

I work from home full time and its the most soul sucking part of the day. Every day is the same, I’m stuck in a loop, wake up, work, gym, sleep, repeat and weekends come and go in an instant

And I do have a burning passion and fully involved in AI and CS in general, but I barely have people around who are similar

And I want to get to do so much more in life in general.

Wanna live a life that doesn’t have me bound to the place I was born nor the life I was given. I wanna make something out of myself and experience all the things there is in the world before I die

Wanna visit many cities in the world like New York, SF, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guanzhou, Chongqing, Tokyo, Kyoto, Bangkok, London, Belgium, Rome and basically old school, modern and futuristic cities around the world

Wanna do skuba diving, sky diving, bungee jumping, explore random places on Earth like an Island in pacific, maybe go to space (im not rich tho, but all the more reason to become rich)

So anyone with similar goals in life, reach out to me. You and me achieve our goals in our own paths but we travel the world and drink beers together


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 20h ago

Learn 22 | M | EAT | Want someone to lock in with daily — study + code, preferably long-term

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Hey y'all. I'm a final-year engineering student doing a daily study and coding practice, and I want an accountability partner to be more consistent.

Looking for:

Daily check-in (text, whatever format works for both of us. It can be hours logged, goals hit, screenshot of a tracker, your call)

Hopefully this will be a long-term thing. and it doesn't matter if your subject is different from mine. I don't care about age(obviously be 18+) or gender.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 31F |GMT+8] Looking for a daily low-pressure text check-in partner (Work, study & routines) ​

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​Hi everyone! I am in the worst phase of my life right now and I am trying to reclaim it slowly by currently trying to break out of a bit of task paralysis, rebuild my routines, and stay consistent with my work and personal goals (study/certifications, basic self-care).

​What I’m looking for:

-​A daily check in DM

-​Keep it super quick: just a morning message with 1–3 tiny goals, and an evening update on how it went.

-​A supportive, no-shame environment—if either of us has an off day, no judgment, we just reset the next day.

-please be kind

​Timezone: GMT+8 (Philippines) — open to nearby timezones or anyone whose active hours align!

Thank you!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life F21 Looking for a daily text check in buddy for workout and to study (GMT-5)

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Hello I have to study for a certification exam I have to pass but I have had paralysis to do anything for a while, my mental health was bad for a long time but I’m getting better and I also need to lose about 100 pounds. Please be kind and thank you.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 26M | AEST GMT+10 | Calorie Counting and general habit tracking

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Quite active but looking for someone to help me stay accountable for eating healthy and maintain good habits such as journalling stretching and breathing exercises. daily check in’s and happy to help even if you have different goals


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Life 25M CEST (GMT+2) accountability

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25M military officer looking for AP

I have the structure you need, whatever your problem is

I need a supportive environment with daily check-ins and some feedback on what I'm doing.

If you want a machine just to visualise your entries, create something on Claude so you won't need a human.

If you want something human, a real connection where we inspire and motivate each other without self help bullshit and full commitment to whatever you're building, send me a DM.

I'm nice, just tired of some BS in these subs and need to filter some people out before even trying.

FYI: I'm a professional systems architect trying new practices. I have a second brain in obsidian where I store all my knowledge and learn things much faster than otherwise.

I'd like to perfect my French and English. So plus if you're native or fluent


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness M28 | IST | Female accountability partnerr

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Hi,

Arshad from Delhi

Looking for any female who can be my accountability partner and check my progress, motivate me on daily basis!!

We can motivate each other


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Life 25M | gmt+3 | sticking with Gym and studying

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I'm trying to hit the gym 5 days a week, I meal prep and I study everyday after work. I need someone to help me be more consistent with these things as I find a lot of friction doing them on my own

We don't need to be at the same time, we don't have to be working on the same goals, if you're down to have studying/working sessions together that would be great but if not totally not a deal breaker. If you're interested dm me


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 3d ago

Learn 19M IST Looking for someone to break into MAANG companies in the next 10 months with from zero

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Hey I am a 19 year old BCA student from a tier 2 college in my second year, looking back I see how much of my potential I have wasted and now I feel like it is about time I redeemed myself, I am starting to Learn java and python , do DSA, grind leetcode and build killer projects so that by the time I graduate we can break into top tier tech roles, I am looking for a someone willing to study everyday together over zoom calls for at least 2 hours in a structured format where we track each others progress and make sure we show up daily and help each other, we can optimise the plan and increase the time once we have built some synergy and can iterate everything along the way


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Work 33F | CST | Professional Manager looking for other managers who are also struggling to get admin tasks done and manage people at the same time.

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Hi everyone!

33F in Texas looking for a friend/accountability buddy who understands the chaos of being a manager.

I manage a clinic, and while I’m pretty good at keeping everyone else organized, actually sitting down and getting through my own admin work can be a struggle. Between managing a team, running a clinic, keeping up with home life, and attempting to take care of myself somewhere in there... my to-do list is multiplying faster than I can cross things off.

I have ADHD and I’m about to start a new medication, so I’m hoping that helps some with focus, but I’d also really love to find someone who understands the mental load of being responsible for other people while still having a million things of their own to get done.

Ideally, I’m looking for someone who would be down for some combination of:

  • Daily or weekly goal check-ins
  • “What are you getting done today?” messages
  • Celebrating when we actually accomplish the thing
  • Occasional body doubling while we work
  • General friendship/chats throughout the week

I’m definitely an early bird, awake by 5am and work by 9am, so bonus points if you’re also someone who likes checking in early in the morning before the day gets chaotic. I’m also flexible about how often we talk and would rather figure out something that works naturally for both of us.

A little about me outside of work: I’m married, have 1 dog, 3 cats, 3 crested geckos, and 2 bettas, and I am admittedly obsessed with all of them. I love animals in general, enjoy doing art in my spare time, and I’ve been sober from alcohol for 8 years, but occasionally partake in a little greenery.

If you think we might vibe, feel free to DM me!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Health & Fitness 29M | PST | looking for a queer masc person to be a workout/weight loss buddy

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Update - Found a buddy

Hello, I’m a 29 year old gay trans man, and I’m looking for a workout/weight loss motivation buddy in the form of a queer masc person.

I’m thinking daily calorie and workout goal check ins, sharing technique videos off TikTok, sharing workout memes. Personal (SFW) pics of progress, if comfortable with that. Like, actually being buddies but also holding each other accountable for our fitness routine.

As for me, I’m on a weight loss/strength gain journey. Eventually I’ll work on gaining muscle mass but that’s hard to do with a calorie deficit. I’m overweight and also just a month out of a surgery, so my workouts will be short and light until October.

I’d prefer Signal for communication, but will do discord.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Health & Fitness 22F | GMT | Fitness + health, learning, work etc

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Hey I’m a 22 year old from Ireland. I’m looking for a female accountability partner to keep each other motivated and accountable.
I’m trying to focus on fitness, calorie deficit, practicing my art, journaling, cleaning etc. I need someone kinda strict. I’ll be strict as well.

I want someone to:

Set weekly/daily goals

Brief daily check-ins (morning goals and evening reviews).

Zoom sessions (if available and open to it)

Call each other out when we’re slacking off

Let me know your time zone and what goals you are working on if you're interested!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 4d ago

Life 35F | IST | Looking for a shoulder

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Unable to edit the title , hence mentioning here

35M

life has been a little difficult lately, and being in an unhappy marriage has become exhausting. not looking to change my situation right now—just looking for a genuine connection.

Someone to talk to, laugh with, support each other, and share the good and bad days. Friendship or something more, I’m open to seeing where it goes. Something meaningful and long-term.

Average looking, slightly introverted, easygoing, and prefer quiet conversations over crowded places. I enjoy reading ,occasional gaming, and learning about random things that catch my interest.

Just looking for someone genuine, kind and open to a real connection. If that sounds like you, say hi.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Life M33 | PST | Marital and Career goals buddy

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Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a reliable 1-on-1 accountability partner to help keep each other locked in, honest, and progressing on the things that actually matter.
A bit about me & my focus:

• Time Zone: PST

Life & Relationship: Being intentional and fully accountable in my commitments to my wife and home life-making sure personal drive doesn't come at the cost of being a present, reliable partner.

Career & Skills: Advancing my career in cybersecurity (hands-on technical labs, threat hunting, coding/projects) and keeping up with academic/transfer goals in Computer Science.

Daily Workload: Managing the demands and logistics of my current jobs without letting things slip or fall behind.

What I'm looking for in a partner:
Someone who values high accountability, honesty, and consistency.
A low-drama, high-action dynamic where we check in regularly, keep each other focused, and don't accept excuses.
Good communication via Discord or WhatsApp.

How l'd like to structure it:
Daily/Weekly Check-ins: Sharing our top targets for the day, and a brief evening wrap-up on wins and blockers.

Holistic Balance: Checking in not just on work output, but making sure we are honoring our commitments outside of work (relationships, health, downtime).

If you are working on leveling up your career, managing a demanding schedule, and want a solid accountability teammate, shoot me a Dor drop a comment with a bit about what you re working on!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Work 23M | IST | Study Buddy + Online Friendship

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Hey! I'm currently looking for a fresher job, so I'm relatively free most days and want to use that time productively instead of wasting it 😭

I'm looking for someone who'd be up for regular study sessions over Discord, preferably starting sometime after 12 PM IST.

Would be nice to have someone who:

  • is serious about studying and staying consistent
  • is up for Pomodoro / silent VC sessions
  • can check in on daily goals
  • likes chatting during breaks
  • is interested in becoming friends along the way

I'm mainly looking for a long-term study buddy, not just someone for one session and then we never talk again lol.

A little about me:

  • Currently job hunting for a fresher role
  • Free most days after 12 PM
  • Studying/practicing alongside the job search
  • Discord + VC works for me

If you're also looking for someone to study with and hopefully become friends with, feel free to DM me :)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 5d ago

Health & Fitness 33M | BST | Gym & Eating

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I'm looking for someone to help keep me accountable for going to the gym and not overeating/eat junk food. I don't really know how this works but I need to try something.

Goals: Gym 2-3 times a week, intermittent fasting 5 days a week, minimal junk food, healthy life choices.

Interests: Board games, metal/rock music, F1

Looking for: Down to Earth, motivator, ideally the same age bracket


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 6d ago

Learn 18F | UTC+2 | Looking for someone to check on my progress in doing my daily habits (studying, learning and excersise)

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I am looking for someone to share with my progress in:

-learning math for my finals (in the form of a photo of my notes from studying with date)

-learning ancient greek (photo of notes with date)

-exercise routine (screenshot from an app after completion)

-ear training (screenshot of an dedicated app time of usage, I aim for 30 minutes)

-learning to draw (photo of what I did and short like a sentence describtion what I was training)

I know it looks like a lot but its basically just a few photos a day

I think discord would be the best option

Edit: by no means I expect anyone with similar plan, If you have any habit to work on I'll happily do my part


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 6d ago

Learn 27 M | IST | Finding a buddy who is learning data analytics and also trying to be their better version

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I was kinda depressed/psychologically stuck/procrastinating for so long....from today onwards I am trying to get back on track and try to gain skill which I stopped learning mid way once . So right now I will be learning power bi and python, sql and all other stuff for data analytics.i have to get a job within next 5-6 months. need a frd with whom I can get out of this bad phase and be the better version of myself in every way possible.

P.S: I am a film nerd so if u r into films/books/music/any form of art n literature/being vocal about any form of discrimination and genocide.... that will be really good becuz sometimes when we won't be studying we can talk about these stuff to get rid of the boredom. Be kind , real, genuine, honest, respectful and hella motivated.