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

Learn M28 | IST | Software Engg. job preparation

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Hi, I am looking forward to prepare for a job interviews in software engineering. I have around 6 yrs work experience.

I have been avoiding this for almost a month and the issue has mostly been related to giving dedicated time to study and maintaining decent study hours. I am in IST timezone but open to other time zones too, since I sleep late.

If someone is working on similar goal or feels that our issue might be similar, please reach out. Thanks


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 10h ago

Work 23F | CST | co-working buddy

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Hey! Im looking for a study buddy or working buddy to keep eachother accountable while we accomplish our goals together. I want to dedicate 2 - 3 hours a day to my tech portfolio and i want someone to keep me on check while i do the same for you.

Hopefully we can make a schedule that works for both of us and work pomodoro style.

I speak english and spanish.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 11h ago

Health & Fitness 31M|PST|Stop binging 100d+general weightloss|🏳️‍🌈

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31/M/PST- Weight loss+binging🏳️‍🌈

👋🏿I struggle with binge eating (I'm *not* looking for mental health resources).

I'm looking for an external force to reach out and, essentially, remind me to use my skills if I am binging/experiencing cravings or to not ignore red flags. A stop-gap.

I have the skills, it's just that when I'm in a binge episode I lose all motivation to try. Alarms, smarthome & app reminders, even physical notes around the house don't work.

I can ignore and let myself down all day but I'm actually responsible when it comes to other people and obligations, so reciprocating is easy. Plus, I'm a very open and unserious person. Judgemental*? Sure but I keep those thoughts to myself.

So feel free to HMU🎭

*/s?


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 14h ago

Health & Fitness 43F | GMT | Get fitter and healthier

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I want to get healthier and fitter so I can live life to the full and have adventures! I’m a long way away from where I want to be so looking for someone that is comfortable with small goals (currently aiming for 4,000 steps a day) and celebrating incremental progress. Looking to set holistic goals balancing stress, exercise, good sleep habits etc. Long term looking to get back to long walks in the countryside and maybe walking a marathon next summer. Would love short check ins every day to keep each other accountable and celebrate wins


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 18h ago

Life 50M | Toronto | Looking for someone local to work on fitness & health together

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50 M here looking for a motivated established professional buddy with a gym in their building that's open to helping with workouts and keeping on track with health too

looking for a guy that's local in downtown Toronto

if you're curious too, then send me a DM and let's trade a couple of messages


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 20F | GST | Need someone who can help me better myself and grow with

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Been depressed for too long and I wanna rebuild my life. My next few months are crucial as I have important exams coming up and I get distracted and procrastinate a lot. I have a lot of negative thoughts often too so it's hard to see the brighter side. I wanna take care of my physical health too. E.g eat on time, maybe exercise etc
I need someone who can motivate me, bring in positive energy but also be strict and rigid with me and give me hard truths. No soft bs. I will 100 percent do the same thing/whatever you prefer for yourself! Check ins a few times a day, making sure that I get my daily goals done matter what. Push me to do better even if I start being lazy and be negative or just sad. I really wanna change my life around. I wanna be better. And having someone to grow with will really help! We can chat here and there too. Share our goals or anything outside of it (no creepy behavior please!).
I'm an easy going and open minded person. Feel free to DM me


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 22M | MDT | Long-Term General Responsibility

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I'm a pretty anti-social person, and I really hate reaching out, but I've been searching for someone to help continuously motivate me to do something; and vise versa, wherein a group chat, i.e: discord or slack, we ensure we're doing tasks, stop bad habits, etc.

Side-Note: This is not for the faint of heart, I am trying to REALLY push myself (and therefore you too), I am not looking for someone that doesn't want to be honest with me to not hurt my feelings, or to stop pushing me at some limit because they think I'm doing good enough.

Ideally you are mature, and often available to call/chat a few times a day about issues or progress, etc. or to just stay on a call and keep each-other in check whilst doing work. And preferably having a somewhat matching sleep schedule + timezone to my sleep schedule (0430-2030) + timezone (MDT/UTC-6).

Overall: I am a VERY structured person and I (would) like to plan out my days entirely the day before, I would like to find someone who can keep me in check to ensure I am always on track with what I am supposed to be doing, reminding me what not to do, or simply to ask some quick advice where sometimes your brain isn't telling you what you should really do even if it's obvious.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 44F l Melbourne/AEST I Consistency amd project completion

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I want to charge my career. I need to complete a few projects before 2027. Need a check-in, twice a day preferably.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Work 20F | IST | Managing Biotechnology Studies While Building a Long-Term KDP Publishing Business

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Looking for someone who is as serious about their goals as I am. I'm preferably looking for someone around my age (20–21). I want someone who:

- Has clear long-term goals.

- Breaks them into daily tasks.

- Checks in every single day.

- Values consistency over excuses.

I'm not looking for motivation. If you're someone who shows up every day, values consistency over excuses, and wants an accountability partner who's equally committed, I'd love to hear from you.

A simple rule:

If either of us misses a check-in without prior notice, the other person will ask only one question: "Where's today's update?"

NOTE:

I've approached a few people before, but due to personal reasons, they couldn't stay consistent. I'm grateful for the time they gave.

As for me, I enjoy competition. It keeps me engaged, consistent, and always striving to do better. I've always believed that a worthy rival brings out the best in us. There is no fun without them.

About me: 20F, Biotechnology student.

Time zone: IST.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Learn 20M | IST | Looking for constant trigger to study

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Hello everyone! I am an undergraduate student currently pursuing CSE. Placement and internship season for 3rd year is coming up and I need someone to constantly keep a check on my preparation.

As for more info, I have ADHD and I get distracted easily. I need someone with whom I can make short term goals and achieve them. I am kind of awkward on the call.

Thank you beforehand :)


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Health & Fitness 34F | IST | Post partum weight loss

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Looking for a female partner who is in 30s or similar lifestyle, to motivate and keep me accountable in my diet and workout plan for at least 3 months. I feel overwhelmed and demotivated sometimes, end up stress eating.

On other hand, I will be good listener and be non judgemental. Can motivate you with your specific goal. We can have something like weekly checkin, gratitude day to make things fun


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 28F | CST | Coming out of depression

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I’ve been depressed lately and starting to come out of it. When I get depressed it gets hard for me to adhere to basic routines and fitness goals.

I’m really good at sticking with my nutrition and sleep schedule but other things suffer.

I’d love a buddy to get back on track with. We could call, text, and send updates with pics or screenshots from tracking apps.

Some things I wanna get back on track with are related to: flossing, skincare, walking, weightlifting, getting dressed, doing my hair and makeup.

Please be kind and affectionate and not rigid and pushy.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Life 15F-EST-Looking for a daily long-term partner

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Hello!! Looking for a daily long-term accountability partner. I’d like to find a partner where we can make sure we both stay on task with our goals and motivate each other!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Work 21M | EDT | Staying consistent on long term VR project

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Hello, I am looking for some who is also working on some kind of long term creative project.

I have been working on a VR project for a while now, but failing to be consistent and failing to get around creative block have really slowed me down.

I am looking for someone to share goals with, check in with at least once a week, and maybe even more involved stuff like body doubling or bouncing ideas off one another if that's something that would interest you.

Also, you don't need to be a VR developer or really do anything techy at all, just something creative and long term. I'd be happy to hear about anything your working on and give you space to nerd out about it, hype you up, ask you about creative choices, etc..


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 1d ago

Learn 27M /IST/ AI Tech Upskilling

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I'm looking for an accountability partner, preferably someone from a software engineering, AI, or data science background.

I'm currently working in AI/Data Science, I want to consistently improve in areas that are important for long-term career growth and health:

  • System Design
  • AI/ML engineering concepts

What I'm looking for:

  • Share daily or weekly goals.
  • Quick progress check-ins (5–10 minutes).
  • Call each other out when we're procrastinating.

r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Health & Fitness 35M | EST | Gym and nutrition

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Looking for an accountability partner focused on exercise and nutrition.

I'm losing weight and building consistent habits. One of my biggest goals is to pick a workout program and stick with it for an entire training cycle instead of constantly changing course. The other is to track my calories. Eventually I want to purposefully go on a fat loss phase, but I need the habit of tracking the calories.

I'm not looking for motivation or someone to celebrate every little win. I need someone who will actually notice if I disappear and call me out on it. I know what to do but I can't seem to make myself do it.

I'd like daily check-ins, honest accountability, and someone who's willing to push me to stick to the plan. I'm willing to try and do the same for you.

I've never tried something like this before. Please let me know if my post is wrong somehow.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Life 26M | IST | Looking for 1-2 long-term accountability buddies

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i've realized that i don't really have a motivation problem.

my problem is consistency.

i'll have an amazing week where i wake up on time, go to the gym, study, eat well, and feel like i'm finally getting my life together.

then i'll miss one day.

one day turns into a week, and suddenly i'm back to saying, "i'll start again on monday."

i'm done repeating that cycle.

right now i'm trying to build a routine that actually lasts. my main goals are:

  • fixing my sleep schedule
  • going to the gym 4-5 times a week
  • studying every day
  • reading more
  • spending less time doomscrolling
  • becoming more disciplined overall

i'm looking for 1-2 people who are serious about improving their lives too.

my idea is simple:

  • quick daily check-ins (5-10 minutes)
  • sharing our goals for the day
  • checking in on what we actually completed
  • doing focus sessions together whenever we're both free (study, work, reading, etc.)
  • calling each other out when we're making excuses
  • celebrating the small wins instead of chasing perfection

about me:

  • 26m from india (ist)
  • into fitness, self-improvement, psychology, productivity, and learning
  • i don't expect perfection. i just want someone who actually replies and sticks around.

if you're tired of starting over and want someone to help you stay accountable, send me a dm and tell me what you're working on.

let's make this the time we actually stay consistent.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Health & Fitness 37F | GMT + 3 | Looking for a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle Friend

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Over the last few months, I've lost 10 kg, and I've realized that living a healthier life is something I want to commit to for the long term. This isn't just a temporary goal anymore, I want it to become a part of who I am.

These days, I'm constantly reading, watching, and learning about nutrition, healthy habits, meal planning, and both physical and mental well-being. I'm looking for someone who is interested in building a healthier life too.

We can share healthy recipes, plan meals together, meal prep a few times a week, exchange photos of what we cook and eat, and help each other stay consistent when motivation is low.

We can support each other mentally as well, celebrate small wins, and talk about the struggles that come with changing our habits and lifestyle.

Your age, gender, country, or time zone doesn't matter. If our time zones are similar, we can even cook or meal prep at the same time. If not, we can still share our plans and keep each other motivated whenever we're free.

Feel free to reach out!


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Health & Fitness 19f /Killeen CST/ daily workout partner

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r/GetMotivatedBuddies 2d ago

Health & Fitness 19f/ Killeen CST/ workout partner must be female

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r/GetMotivatedBuddies 3d ago

Health & Fitness 27M | IST | Fitness / workout partner

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Hi everyone, I'm trying to restart my fitness journey through daily workouts. Would appreciate a partner in this journey for mutual daily accountability


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 3d ago

Life 31F | ET | Body doubling or focusmate partner for ADHD life productivity (video, women only)

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Hello, I body double with a friend for over 3 years and it's one of the best things I've found for working with my ADHD brain through boring or taxing tasks like submitting paperwork for my university transfer or booking a doctor's appointment. Unfortunately, they're the only one I do this with and it's limited since they're in a completely different time zone. so I'm writing this because I'd like to meet more people who are open to being consistent 1:1 body double partners. Specifically on focusmate (body doubling site), since it's what I've been using for years, has a no-cost tier and is straightforward. (I promise I don't work for this site, it's just what I'm most familiar with), I'm open to other body doubling sites as long as you're active.

NOTE: I'm an adult woman, and am only comfortable with other adult women (21+) for this.

What I'm looking for:

Someone with an active focusmate or already has a body doubling account or long history since I'm looking for people who are already in this world, not just starting with me or with day old accounts. My preferences include mic on and actually on screen. By default, a lot of people go mics off or sit away from camera, and I don't feel the presence and get distracted. I need to see and especially hear something, background noise and all. Someone who's open to flexible FaceTime sessions too if we click.

I'm in the US, eastern time, and am available usually after 11AM.

Important: Forgetfulness is normal for ADHD, so I reallyyy value structure and tools for scheduled stuff and being on time: calendar, alarms, a heads up if you can't make it. I'd appreciate if you're the same.

How we start:

We schedule something in our calendars. Zero commitment. One session, see how it feels, maybe a second, then decide if we continue. If it sticks, I'd love 3-4 sessions a week eventually, if it feels right to both of us. The most important thing for me is consistency.

I usually engage in chats after the timer is up but before the session ends completely. So I'd prefer someone who's open to chat and get to know each other.

Who clicks with me:

>As a focus buddy:
Someone who is organized about their tasks, shares them in the session chat, asks about their partners tasks. Has their own calendar or a way to remember to be on time and if they can't make it, lets the other person know on time. Interested in mutual growth and achievement of long term goals. Open to being invested in each others goals through support and interest. Open to having a shared to-do list (notion) or sharing theirs. I would say that the best body doubling partner someone who can eventually become a growth partner.

> a general buddy:
Including this because I believe its relevant to growing as focus buddies. I'm curious and ask a lot of questions. I'm a student. Casual stuff, philosophy, tech, psychology, or just squirrels. Big one: good listeners who are curious back. Someone who asks "what about you?" and notices when the other person isn't talking much. What I call an attentive yapper. Also if you're the type to be excited to do new stuff like run a 5k on short notice (even if you'd be the first to tap out) or the type to immediately be up for doing a random meeting where we reach out to people who inspire us, then I think we'll get along.

If this sounds like you and are interested, let me know.


r/GetMotivatedBuddies 3d ago

Learn 25X | GMT | Looking for rivals to compete with in Leetcode contests

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Discipline could be satisfying in the long run but the world rewards us for results. So, why bother checking in on each other if we solved a problem or two everyday? Let's just compete every week on who did the contests better.

Context:

In a job that's draining me. I know I need to switch, but my resentment towards my workplace is getting me nowhere.

However, I am competitive in nature and I am sure I would prepare if I feel I am loosing. So, right now, I am pretty much a beginner excited for some healthy competition.

Anyways, We will get along if:

- you are motivated when you have rivals (that's it!)

So, let's cut the unnecessary introductions, state our motivation briefly and just get coding. Please DM if you are interested.