Welcome to Your Tribe! 🌟

Your guide to getting started and thriving in our holistic wellbeing community

🚀 Your First Steps: Complete Onboarding Guide

Welcome! We're So Glad You're Here 💜

You've taken the first step toward holistic wellbeing, and that takes courage. Whether you're here to heal, grow, learn, or simply find your tribe - you belong here.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started. Take it at your own pace. There's no rush, no pressure, no judgment.

✅ Your First 7 Days Checklist

Complete these steps in your first week to get the most from your membership:

📋 Detailed Setup Steps

1

Complete Your Profile

Why it matters: Your profile helps you connect with like-minded members and lets the community get to know you.

  • Profile Photo: Optional, but helps build connection (can use avatar or nature image if you prefer privacy)
  • Display Name: Use your real name or a meaningful pseudonym
  • Bio (100 words): Share a bit about yourself:
    • What brought you here?
    • What are you hoping to grow or heal?
    • What's one interesting thing about you?
  • Location: Optional (city/country helps find local members)
  • Privacy Settings: Choose what's visible to others
💡 Pro Tip: Authentic profiles attract authentic connections. Share what feels comfortable, but don't hide completely. Vulnerability builds community.
2

Choose Your Wellbeing Domains

This is crucial: Your domain choices determine which cosmic tips you receive.

  • Review the 9 domains: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, Economic, Financial, Occupational, Environmental, Spiritual
  • Ask yourself: Which areas need the most attention right now?
  • Start smart: Choose 2-3 domains to begin (prevents overwhelm)
  • You can change anytime: Reassess monthly or as life shifts

Common starting combinations:

  • Stressed professional: Physical + Mental + Occupational
  • Life transition: Emotional + Social + Spiritual
  • Financial stress: Economic + Financial + Mental
  • Seeking balance: Choose all 9 for holistic approach
💡 Remember: There's no wrong choice. Follow your intuition. You'll know what needs attention.
3

Set Your Preferences

Customize your experience:

  • Email Timing: When do you want tips to arrive? (Default: 6 AM local time)
    • Morning people: 6-7 AM
    • Night owls: 9-10 PM
    • Lunch readers: 12-1 PM
  • Frequency: Daily tips or weekly digest?
  • Notifications:
    • Community replies to your posts?
    • Someone mentions you?
    • Forum activity in your interests?
  • Newsletter: Opt in for monthly community updates
4

Explore the Platform

Take the tour: Familiarize yourself with key areas

  • Dashboard: Your personal hub - tips, progress, saved content
  • Cosmic Tips Library: Browse all tips by domain, search by topic
  • Community Forums:
    • Domain-specific discussion boards
    • "New Members" introduction space
    • "Daily Reflections" for sharing experiences
    • "Support Circle" for challenges
    • "Wins & Gratitude" for celebrations
  • Resources: Articles, tools, recommended books/apps
  • Events: Monthly community calls, workshops, special sessions
  • Members Directory: Find people with similar interests
5

Introduce Yourself

Your community awaits: Post in the "New Members" forum

Template you can use:

"Hi everyone! I'm [name] from [location]. I joined because [what brought you here]."

"I'm focusing on [your chosen domains] right now because [brief reason]."

"I'm excited to [what you hope to gain/give]. Looking forward to connecting!"

"One fun fact about me: [something interesting]"

💡 Don't overthink it: A simple, authentic introduction is perfect. The community will welcome you warmly no matter what you write.
6

Engage With Your First Tip

Make it real: Don't just read - implement

  • Read mindfully: Don't rush. Let it land.
  • Reflect: Use the reflection question at the end
  • Try it: Implement the "Today's Action" right away
  • Share: Comment on the tip - how did it feel? What happened?
  • Save it: Bookmark tips you want to return to
  • Track it: Mark it as "implemented" in your dashboard

Remember: One small action is better than reading 100 tips and doing nothing. Action = transformation.

7

Set Your Intention

Why are you really here?

Take 5 minutes to write down:

  • What do I hope to gain from this community?
  • What areas of my life most need attention right now?
  • What would "success" look like 3 months from now?
  • How will I show up for myself and this community?

Post this in your journal or private notes. Revisit it monthly. Intentions guide the journey.

🌱 After Your First Week

Build Your Routine

Sustainable growth comes from consistency:

  • Morning ritual: Read your cosmic tip with coffee/tea
  • Implementation time: Block 5-10 minutes to try the practice
  • Evening reflection: Journal briefly about the day's tip
  • Weekly review: Sunday evening - assess what worked, what didn't
  • Monthly recalibration: Adjust domain focus, update intentions

Deepen Community Connection

  • Comment on at least 3 posts/tips per week
  • Share your own insights and experiences
  • Offer support to others when you can
  • Find an accountability partner
  • Attend a monthly community call
  • Consider contributing a tip or blog post

Track Your Progress

  • Use the built-in progress dashboard
  • Keep a wellbeing journal (can be in platform or private)
  • Take monthly self-assessment quizzes
  • Notice qualitative changes (mood, relationships, energy)
  • Celebrate small wins publicly in "Wins & Gratitude" forum
🎯 Final Onboarding Tip: This is a marathon, not a sprint. Some days you'll be fully engaged, other days you'll just read your tip. Both are fine. The practice is showing up, not being perfect. Welcome to the journey. We're honored to walk it with you. 💜

📜 Community Guidelines: Our Sacred Contract

Why Guidelines Matter

These aren't rules to restrict you - they're agreements that protect the safety, authenticity, and growth of our community. By being here, you're committing to these principles. They make this space special.

💎 Our Core Values

Everything flows from these foundational values:

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Respect

Honor every person's journey, perspective, and pace. No one path is "right."

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Compassion

Lead with kindness. Everyone here is doing their best with what they have.

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Authenticity

Be real. Vulnerability builds connection. Perfection creates distance.

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Safety

This is a brave space. Share deeply, knowing confidentiality is sacred.

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Growth

We're all learning. Mistakes are welcome. Repeated harm is not.

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Generosity

Give freely. Support abundantly. Celebrate others' wins as your own.

1. Respectful Communication

How we talk to each other shapes our community culture.

✓ DO

  • Use "I" statements ("I feel..." not "You made me...")
  • Ask questions before assuming
  • Disagree respectfully ("I see it differently...")
  • Acknowledge others' experiences as valid
  • Use inclusive, welcoming language
  • Give people benefit of the doubt

✗ DON'T

  • Personal attacks or name-calling
  • Dismissing others' struggles ("just get over it")
  • Aggressive or hostile language
  • Sarcasm that hurts
  • Talking down or condescending tone
  • Assumptions about others' lives/motives

2. Privacy & Confidentiality

What's shared in this community stays in this community.

  • Don't screenshot and share other members' posts outside the platform
  • Don't gossip about members or their stories
  • Don't share identifying details about others without permission
  • Respect anonymity - some use pseudonyms for safety
  • Your own sharing: You can share your experience publicly, but protect others' privacy
💡 Golden Rule: Would you want this shared about you? If not, don't share it about others.

3. Support, Don't Fix

We're here to support, not to give unsolicited advice or diagnose.

✓ DO

  • Listen and validate ("That sounds really hard")
  • Share your own experience if relevant
  • Ask "Would you like suggestions or just support?"
  • Offer encouragement and hope
  • Suggest professional help when appropriate

✗ DON'T

  • Give unsolicited medical/mental health advice
  • Tell people what they "should" do
  • Diagnose conditions ("you have anxiety/depression")
  • Push your solutions as the only way
  • Minimize struggles ("at least you...")

⚠️ Important:

This community is NOT a substitute for professional help. If someone is in crisis, encourage them to contact mental health professionals, crisis hotlines, or emergency services. We're peer support, not treatment.

4. No Spam or Self-Promotion

This is a community, not a marketplace.

Not allowed:

  • Promoting your business, products, or services
  • Affiliate links or referral codes
  • Recruiting for MLMs or pyramid schemes
  • Repeated self-promotional content
  • Asking for money or donations for personal causes

Exception: If asked directly ("Does anyone know a good therapist?"), you can share relevant resources. But don't use the community as free advertising.