Let’s Do This: How to Start the Community Challenge on the Right Foot

Welcome. You’re Exactly Where You Need to Be

If you’ve just joined the Community Challenge, here’s the most important thing to know:

You don’t need to be “ready.”
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need to start.

The Community Challenge isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about building momentum through small, doable actions that add up over time. This guide will help you get oriented, avoid common overwhelm, and start off strong.

Step One: Set Up the Basics (That’s It)

Before worrying about points, leaderboards, or streaks, focus on these three simple steps:

Log into the app and make sure your account is active
Connect your steps so movement counts automatically
Turn on notifications so you don’t miss Daily Quests or reminders

That’s your foundation. Everything else builds from here.

Step Two: Meet the Daily Quest

The Daily Quest is your daily anchor in the Challenge.

Each day, you’ll see three simple activities. One for Mind, Body, and Spirit. You don’t have to complete them all, and you don’t have to complete them perfectly.

Think of the Daily Quest as:

A gentle nudge, not a demand
A structure, not a test
A way to keep showing up, even on busy days

Opening the app once a day is often enough to stay engaged.

Step Three: Pick One Thing to Focus On

A common mistake is trying to do everything right away.

Instead, choose one focus for your first few days:

Hitting your daily step goal
Completing one Daily Quest collection
Doing a short manual activity
Checking in each day

Once that feels routine, add another layer. Momentum beats intensity every time.

Step Four: Remember, Points Are a Tool, Not the Goal

Yes, you’ll earn points. Yes, you’ll see leaderboards.
But the real win is consistency.

Points are there to:

Celebrate effort
Encourage daily participation
Keep things engaging

They are not a measure of worth, fitness level, or commitment.

Some days you’ll earn a lot. Some days you won’t. Both still count.

Step Five: Lean Into the Community

This Challenge works because you’re not doing it alone.

Whether your community is:

Your workplace
Your school district
Your city
Or Texans across the state

You’re part of something bigger than a checklist. Every step, check-in, and action contributes to shared momentum.

A Quick Reality Check (and Permission Slip)

You will have:

Busy days
Low-energy days
Days you forget to open the app

That’s normal. Don’t restart. Just Keep going forward.

The best way to do well in the Community Challenge is simply to come back.

You’re Ready. Let’s Go.

You’ve signed up. You’ve shown up.
That’s already progress.

Start small. Stay curious.
And let the Challenge meet you where you are.

Let’s do this, together.

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