FAQ
What is the Finnish Method?
Finnish Method is a way to address 21st century men’s issues that accountability can change. There are many things you cannot change. We focus on what can be, starting today. Our accountability partners wil help you reach your goals.
Who is an Accountability Partner?
Our accountability partners are Finnish and American men who’ve been through 21st-century struggles themselves. They aren’t therapists. Instead they are the personal trainers of habits, with specialities in screentime, attention span and pornography-related issues and addictions.
Why you need an Accountability Partner?
When a loved one, dietician, personal trainer or a colleague asks: “How is the diet going?” we respond positively, no matter how many donuts we had the night before. And weight is not even the most awkward struggle to share. Screentime and porn are topics that most of us cannot discuss honestly with our loved ones.
Our accountability partners will keep you accountable. To them you can actually share your failures too. Failures are a part of every self-improvement journey, but we will not coddle you. We will call you out and motivate you to keep pushing.
What issues does the Finnish Method cover?
We can help you in any issue where a listening ear is required. We will help you stay accountable to your own stated goals whether in written or spoken form. We believe there is a big difference between setting a goal for yourself alone versus writing the very same plan out for someone else.
Screen time and pornography addiction, along with sleep schedule, are our most covered topics. What unites all three, is that people set clear goals of avoiding certain behaviors and completing other exercises. At first it feels like we can do it alone, but soon we realize how easy it is to forget and ignore plans we set for ourselves. This is not weakness, it’s human nature. By setting up a schedule with us, you know that on certain dates we will check up on you. Together we will go through the ups and the downs and set up a game plan to reach your goals.
Will I have my own Accountability Partner?
After you contact us, we will send you a survey regarding your case. Based on your answers we pick the Accountability Partner most suitable for your situation. After that you will be communicating with him.
How will I communicate with my Accountability Partner?
Our partners can adjust to your preferences, but we heavily prefer emails. Why?
One of the most common issues we address is screen time. We have learned that there are different kinds of screen time. There is a big difference between a WhatsApp, Messenger or even worse, an Instagram message and an email. When you write your email, make sore to use a laptop or desktop. It makes a world of difference to your focus.
Calls are useful for certain situations, but we find emails require more thought and leave a lasting impact.