We believe in the power of accountability and mutual support! Inviting a Buddy through challenges is a great way to remain focused on your goals and build a supportive wellness community.

Two Ways to Connect with Buddies

Option 1: Invite New Buddies Through Referral Links

Perfect for: Bringing friends into the BetterYou community

Step-by-Step Process:

Access the Refer a Buddy Feature
- Open the BetterYou app
- Navigate to the Account tab (bottom navigation)
- Scroll down to find the Action Menu section
- Tap on "Refer a Buddy"
Share Your Referral Link
- On the Refer a Buddy screen, you'll see your unique referral link
- QR Code: Let friends scan the QR code with their phone camera
- Copy Link: Tap the link field to copy it to your clipboard
- Share Button: Use the native share button to send via any app
Share with Friends
- Share your referral link using any preferred method:
  - WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat
  - Text messages or email
  - Social media platforms
  - Any other messaging app
What Happens Next
- Your friend downloads the app and registers
- They're automatically connected as your buddy
- You can now challenge them to wellness activities

Important: Referrals are only valid if the referred person is within the same organization that BetterYou is partnered with, and they must use their school/work email address.

Option 2: Challenge Existing Buddies

Perfect for: Engaging with buddies already in your network

Step-by-Step Process:

Access the Community Tab
- Navigate to the Community tab (bottom navigation)
- You'll see two sections: Challenges and Groups
Start a New Challenge
- In the Challenges section, tap the "Create Challenge" floating button
- This opens a comprehensive challenge creation flow
Choose Your Challenge Type
- Health-Based Challenges: Sleep, Steps (automatically configured)
- Other Challenges: Time-based or location-based goals
- Select the goal that best fits your wellness objectives
Configure Challenge Settings
- Challenge Mode: Personal (individual goals) or Max (push your limits)
- Duration: Choose start and end dates (4-31 days recommended)
- Logging Method: Time-based tracking or location auto-logging
Select Your Buddies
- Choose from your existing buddy list
- You can invite multiple buddies to the same challenge
- Buddies will receive challenge invitations automatically
Send the Challenge
- Review your challenge settings
- Tap "Send Challenge" to launch
- You'll receive a confirmation notification

Finding and Managing Your Challenges

Where to Find Challenge Invitations:

Community Tab → Challenges Section
- View all your active and upcoming challenges
- See pending invitations from other buddies
- Track challenge progress and leaderboards
Journey Tab → Habit Score Card
- Check for any pending challenge invitations
- View challenge-related notifications

Challenge Management:

Active Challenges: See ongoing challenges and your progress
Upcoming Challenges: View challenges that haven't started yet
Challenge Details: Tap any challenge to see full information, participants, and progress
Leaderboards: Compare progress with your buddies in real-time

Pro Tips for Successful Buddy Challenges

Choose the Right Challenge Type:

Sleep Challenges: Great for building consistent sleep habits
Step Challenges: Perfect for increasing daily activity
Time-Based Challenges: Ideal for developing new wellness routines
Location Challenges: Excellent for establishing healthy location-based habits

Set Realistic Goals:

Start with shorter challenges (4-7 days) for new buddies
Gradually increase challenge duration as you build momentum
Choose goals that align with your current wellness journey

Stay Engaged:

Check in regularly with your challenge progress
Encourage your buddies through the leaderboard
Celebrate milestones and achievements together

Challenge Features

Personal vs. Max Mode:

Personal Mode: Focus on reaching your individual targets
Max Mode: Push beyond your usual limits and maximize potential

Automatic Progress Tracking:

Health-based challenges (sleep, steps) sync automatically
Time-based challenges require manual logging
Location challenges can auto-log based on your settings

Real-Time Updates:

See buddy progress instantly
Receive notifications for challenge milestones
Track your position on the leaderboard

Need Help?

If you have questions about inviting buddies or creating challenges:

Check the Help Center in the app for detailed information
Contact Support for challenge-specific questions
Use the "Give Feedback" option to suggest improvements

Start building your wellness community today! Whether you're inviting new friends or challenging existing buddies, you'll find that accountability and mutual support make achieving your wellness goals more enjoyable and successful.

Please reach out to us directly at help@betteryou.ai with any questions