Peer Group Chat // Conquering Our Goals // Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Oh missed it. Thought it moved to Monday that that must be another thing. Maybe next week.

You haven't missed it at all! @wellwellwellnez

It is this Thursday the 23rd of Feb, we would love if you came along 🙂

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that the next Online Peer Group Chat on Conquering Our Goals will take place tonight from 7-8:30pm AEDT. As always, for ease of reference, times across Australia are in the graphic and listed below:

Western Australia: 4pm

Northern Territory: 5:30pm

South Australia: 6:30pm

Queensland: 6pm

New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory & Tasmania: 7pm

Tonight, you can expect discussion about:

• What goals we might have and why we might have them
• How we might go about achieving our goals, and who/what could support us along the way
• Barriers and setbacks that might be present in the process of achieving our goals, and how we could navigate them

Just tagging members who have supported or otherwise interacted with the thread so far as well as those who may be interested to receive a reminder @wellwellwellnez @Jacques @Captain24 @creative_writer @Birdofparadise8 @Bobbie @Shaz51 @tonys @Owlunar @Snowie

@TideisTurning Thankyou. hope you are well. Can I have a looksy at the conversations tomorrow by just going through the sane website or do I still need to sign into another site you mentioned. Hope It goes well. best wishes . tonys mb 1

Hey @tonys, you can absolutely read over the transcript! It should be made available a little while after the event. To do so, follow this link- https://www.sane.org/peer-support/peer-group-chat/previous-chats

I hope that helps, but feel free to reach out if you have any other questions 😊

TideisTurning 🌸

Hi @TideisTurning @tonys

I might have trouble getting to tonight's discussion - however I would like to add my idea about goals in case I don't.

I have three goals every day -

1. Get through the day,

2. Cook the dinner.

3. Keep out of Nursing Homes

For an older person with a disability these are realistic. My idea is that our goals be realistic and something than can be achieved and something we really want. Our motivation will be stronger then.

Of course - for a younger person with the ability a university education would be realistic - I had that goal once and now I have a degree.

A goal can be whatever we want - we just need to be capable of course for it to work

Owlunar.

thankyou @TideisTurning that is helpful as I have a O T coming who wants to look around the house and watch me load the truck. tween you and me, I think she just wants a go on the forklift.

Look forward to learning more when I rummage through your notes Cheerio all, tonys mb 1

Hi @Owlunar,

Thanks for reaching out. This is wonderful. I especially love what you've said here;

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@Owlunar wrote:

My idea is that our goals be realistic and something than can be achieved and something we really want. Our motivation will be stronger then.

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I feel like when a goal is something we really want, a strong desire if you will, it can certainly fuel and strengthen motivation even more.

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@Owlunar wrote:

Of course - for a younger person with the ability a university education would be realistic - I had that goal once and now I have a degree.

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& look at you conquering goals- this as just one example!

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@Owlunar wrote:

Hi @TideisTurning @tonys

A goal can be whatever we want - we just need to be capable of course for it to work

Owlunar.

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This is a really interesting point! I'm curious- what does 'capable' look like or mean for you in this context? This reminds me of situations where someone might not realise the capabilities they have.

@tonys feel free to share your thoughts here too if you'd like 😊

Hey everyone!

Just a reminder that this Peer Group Chat on the topic of Conquering Our Goals will be starting very soon, in around 20 minutes at 7PM AEDT!

Tagging those who have interacted with the thread and who may be online and/or interested to receive a reminder

😊 @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @David_888 @Dimity @Flotsam @LeChuck @LooneyToones @Sophia1 @StuF @missmary2023 @Cinta @Owlunar @Smiling_Gecko @sammy3 @tonys @KindHeartedSoul @BlueBay @wellwellwellnez @Jacques @Captain24 @creative_writer @Laura4 @Bobbie @Shaz51 @tonys @Owlunar @Snowie @Owlunar

Hope you can make it. To join us, head here, or, for those interested but unable to join live, a transcript will be made available after the event here.

hi there tide is turning @TideisTurning Sorry I missed this post and thanks for sending it to me.

Its a good one. R E Goals.

I think the first think is to recognise, not all are created equal. In a fair society, those with an abundance of gifts help those blessed with few to also reach a goal.

Realistic goals. If I wanted to be a fighter piolet, at 6 ft 5 in socks, put through a mincer I still wouldnt fit. My disabilities put a ruler through a lot of choices. No problem.

There is a wormhole from goals to dreams and back again, and I have dreams in abundance. I have half finished boats camper and little projects all over the place and always go to bed with a plan for the next day. We age and change, we adjust and compromise.

I wrote a poem that I wanted to send to you but could not remember your tag. I think It portrays my attitude to life, and I think you will get the message within. Its in the Motion land sea air thread . . . . I think.

Thankyou for thinking of me and already know you will realize your goals.