Project Achieve Your Goals
Setting goals is the easy part...reaching them can be more challenging!
Having someone support you in reaching your personal goals can be incredibly helpful. Today, wed like to announce a new community program aimed at helping you reach your goals.
Well need both listeners & members to make this happen! Here is how you can get involved in this project:
Members:
Step 1: Post a goal youd like to work towards in this thread. Be specific! Goals work great when you can make them measurable. Usually that involves a time period and a number of times. Additionally, you want to start by making goals achievable. Do not make your goals too hard or you will grow frustrated and not be able to reach them. Much better to make them easy to accomplish to build your confidence right from the start.
Examples:
I want to cook dinner for myself 3 nights per week
I want to go to the gym 1 time per week
Take 3 growth path steps every day
Step 2: Specify if you'd like a listener to check in on you 1 or 2x/week.
Step 3: Wait for a listener to reply to you! They will reply and let you know they will support you reach this goal.
Step 4: PM this listener to get going! They will not be able to support you by checking in on you if you do not first PM them. If you find that a listener has not followed up, then please post again and request another listener.
Step 5: Post your progress each week >>in this thread<< and also on your feed so more people can support you in achieving your goals.
Listeners:
Step 1: Wait for members to share their goals in this thread! When you see a goal/member youd like to support*, reply to their forum post and let them know!
* Please make sure you can support the member based on age group, ie. Adults with Adults, Teens with Teens. Only Adult-Teen Listeners can chat with both *
Step 2: Once this member has messaged you and established connection over PM, its your job to better understand the members goal, why its important and what you can do to best support them.
Step 3: Make a commitment! Check-in with this member twice per week and enquire about the goal!
Step 4: Let us know how you and your member are doing! >>In this thread<<, we will track your progress as team. Post here to let us know how it's going!
My goal is to go to the gym 3 times a week.
@Danalovesandy good luck!
I don't know... Right now I feel so down I can't think of one goal. =S
@Totheskyandbeyond I am sorry you feel that way. But I can understand. Even something like getting through a tough day is a great goal. You can do it!! 
@reliableYard6357 Yeah I am going out for a smoothie... Just to walk a little.
My goal is to play more bass
And spend more time on my hobbies and intrests
My goal is to stop giving in to weed on the weekend then cancelling all my plans during the day because I stayed up too late
I would like therapy but I am just given 25 per week =(
@Totheskyandbeyond you can at least chat with us listeners if you need help, we're free ;)
@elissforyou Thanks. =)
@Totheskyandbeyond I cannot PM you as I am a teen listener, but If ou need therapy I can give you some resources for that If you'd like!
1) Find a therapist your insurance covers. The easiest way to afford therapy is to find a therapist that is covered by your insurance plan. This will help cut down on your out of pocket cost because you just have to pay the copayment. Make sure you ask your therapist if your insurance covers her services.
If you aren't sure, contact your insurance company or look on their website
2) Negotiate price with your therapist. Although it may seem like a taboo subject, most therapists understand that monetary issues are a fact of life. Do not be scared to talk to your therapist about how much sessions are going to cost or if you can get a lower rate negotiated with them for your services, If you are unsure if your therapist will offer payment options, ask for a short consultation with your therapist to ask about insurance and price issues, In these consultations, it may be difficult to bring it up. Start with phrases such as, "I would like to discuss payment options for my therapy." or "Can we discuss how to make your services more affordable!
3) Look into sliding scale payments. Some therapists offer payment options, such as sliding scale payments, for those who do not have the money to pay for over priced therapy sessions. Sliding scale payment plans will shift the price of your therapy based on your income level, These plans are often offered to those who have no insurance assistance so they can afford therapy, Your therapist may not know about the billing options for the services, so ask the person in charge of billing about these types of payments
4) Visit a federally funded health center. If you have no health insurance or are on a budget, federally funded health centers may be a good alternative option for you. In these facilities, you are able to receive therapy and pay only what you can afford based on your income. This will make it easier for your to get treatment without paying too much money
@ItsMeghan Thanks a lot for the info.
@tinugeorge
I want to workout 3 times a week :)
@Mellietronx
Hello, if you like I can help you out?
@adoredHug70 sure thing :)
@Mellietronx
PM me :) if you would like to chat and set goals together.
@adoredHug70 for sure!
I want to do yoga more regularly. I am able to come up with excuses, such as being too sore or tired, and haven't done it since last Thursday.
@reliableYard6357
I'd love to help support you in that goal if you like :)
@AnonymousAnna373 Hi. I finally found your response. And I would appreciate the support. Thank you so much!! 
@AnonymousAnna373 you are a teen listener, unfortunately. I can't send you a PM. Thank you, though.
@reliableYard6357
Oh, sorry. Well, I hope you still find someone else who will help you achieve your goals. Good luck!
@AnonymousAnna373 thanks. I was finally able to get to this page to write my response.
Goals are the things that keep us going
I want to focus on myself and keep helping others but without letting them make me feel bad :)
@elissforyou I think thats a great goal to have, and I would love to work with you on this! If your interested in working with me Just throw me a message and we'll get started 
@ItsMeghan thank you💕 I wrote you a message ;)
My goal is to stick to my diet and stop overeating 🙈
