August Goals Review & September Goal Setting

### How It Works

Welcome to the Accountability Partner Challenge! 🎯 This group helps you stay committed to your goals with monthly check-ins, proof submissions, and community support.

#### Steps to Participate:

1️⃣ Set Your Goals – Define what you want to achieve in different areas (health, finance, career, etc.).
2️⃣ Submit an Accountability Contract – Write down your goals and action steps.
3️⃣ Provide Proof of Progress – Show evidence of your accomplishments each month.
4️⃣ Review & Reset – Join the monthly meeting to reflect, adjust, and set new goals.
5️⃣ Stay Motivated – Get support from like-minded people to stay consistent.
📌 New Members: If you're just joining, you’ll start fresh with September goals. You are not required to submit proof for August, but feel free to introduce yourself and share your goals!

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### August Goals Review & September Goal Setting

It’s time to wrap up August and prepare for a fresh start in September! Join us for the August Goals Review & September Goal Setting meeting.

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### What to Expect in the Zoom Meeting:

📌 August Goals Review

• Share your August goals, show proof of progress, and discuss any challenges.
• If you didn’t meet a goal, we’ll provide support and ideas to help in September.

📌 September Goal Setting

• Set clear, actionable goals for the new month.
• Get feedback to ensure your goals are realistic and achievable.

📌 Support & Motivation

• Receive encouragement and insights from others working toward their goals.

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### How to Prepare:

✅ Review Your August Goals: Reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and be ready to share.
✅ Set Your September Goals: Think about what you want to accomplish next.
✅ Submit Your Accountability Contract for September:

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### How to Submit Your Accountability Contract:

📄 Access the Template:
Google Doc Template
📝 Fill Out Your Contract: Clearly define your goals and action steps.
📤 Submit Your Contract:
Upload it to Meetup's Shared Photo Album
📌 Print Your Contract (Recommended)

• Avoid distractions: A printed contract keeps you focused, unlike viewing it on a phone.
• Increase commitment: A visible reminder reinforces daily progress.
• Better engagement: Seeing your contract daily helps keep goals top of mind.

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### Submit Your Proof of Progress for August

📌 Google Form for Proof:
Submit Proof
📌 Meetup Photo Album for Proof:
Upload Progress Photos
⚠️ Important: Protect Your Privacy!
If your proof includes personal or sensitive information (e.g., bank statements, health records, private messages), blur or redact details before uploading.
🔹 Tools to Blur/Redact Information:

• iPhone & Android Markup tools (in Photos app)
• Canva or Figma (for quick blurring)
• Online Redaction Tools (like redact.dev or Adobe)

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### Goal Examples for Inspiration:

📍 Fitness Goal: Get 10,000 steps per day (Proof: Screenshot of step count)
📍 Financial Goal: Save $200 (Proof: Bank statement with numbers blurred)
📍 Reading Goal: Read 3 books (Proof: Photos of book covers/notes)
📍 Home Project Goal: Declutter closet (Proof: Before-and-after photos)
📍 Skill-Building Goal: Learn photography (Proof: Photos/videos of progress)
(Feel free to set your own unique goals!)

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### What to Wear:

Wear something that makes you feel confident and motivated—something the version of you who has already achieved their goals would wear!

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### Join Us for the Meeting:

📅 Date & Time: Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 7:00 PM - 7:40 PM
📍 Zoom Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89868834310?pwd=Rgkzb6fm3fWSjNYog5v9dcbFYuK4fh.1
🔑 Meeting ID: 898 6883 4310
Let’s celebrate wins, overcome challenges, and make September a month of progress!