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Number of ratings197 Number of reviews77 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceAug 16, 2016 Last activein last week GenderFemale PathStep 881 People helped311 Chats4,812 Group support chats3,216 Listener group chats5,074 Forum posts8,861 Forum upvotes37,184

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Hi there! Thank you for dropping by. I am Hope, I oversee 7 Cups Academy. Please expect a response time of 2-3 working days.

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Tulip Awardees October 2026

Positivity & Gratitude / by Hope

2 days ago

...See more Hi everyone! Hope you’re doing well. It’s time to announce our latest Tulip Awardees 🌷 What is this award for? The Tulip Award recognizes listeners who provide consistent, long-term support to members across PMs, forums, or chatrooms. This award is based on meaningful, ongoing engagement rather than one-time interactions, highlighting listeners who show up over time and make a real difference. How nominations work * Only members can nominate listeners * Each member can nominate up to 3 listeners per month * A listener can be nominated again once a month if support continues <-- NEW (it used to be once every three months. This update has been introduced from this post) * Nominations now include a public appreciation message shared with the listener Who can be nominated? Listeners must have provided long-term support (minimum ~1 month) and must not be a newbie, ensuring the recognition reflects sustained engagement. ------------------------- 🌷 Are you a member? You can nominate a listener for the Tulip Award here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1IPn8F9byw5JVFe7padOAfGoxi7E6PrrnV3ZVidk3z4o/preview] amiableTurtle2345 * An exceptional listener who is kind, patient, and genuinely caring. They create a safe space where I always feel heard and supported. Their empathy and thoughtful responses have made a real difference in my life. I’m incredibly grateful for their time and compassion and highly recommend them to anyone looking for understanding and encouragement. AnnaSilverberg * Anna has always took the time to listen n understand me even when iv been at my worst n they always try to help me understand myself n my emotions better by helping me see things in a different way. They have always been there for me n never given up on me n im real thankful we have Anna here on cups Serenesapphire01 * She was so kind and considerate and helped me. Great sense of humor. Despite her studies, she always took out time for me * Serene is soooo awesome. She's always been there for me and is the definition of compassionate, kind, understanding. I would recommend her to anyone GoldenRuleJG * Takes the time for you and is affirmative, and also flexible. neverendingCat6780 * He was always there for me when I needed. He helped me get through the bad times with his presence and empathy. He is kind and attentive, always careful with every word he says. He understands you as a person and values your emotions deeply. Genuinely, I am so appreciative of Cat. Thank you so much ❤️ 🙏 Hermionetps * she was really always there. Made me felt heard after a long time * Talking with Hermione was an absolute breath of fresh air. In a world where most people are just waiting for their turn to speak, Hermione possessed the rare gift of giving her undivided, genuine attention. When I spoke to her, I never felt rushed, judged, or dismissed. Instead, she created a safe and welcoming space through warm eye contact, thoughtful nods, and a calm, patient presence. What set her apart was that she didn’t just absorb words quietly like a sponge; she acted like a trampoline—amplifying my thoughts, asking insightful questions, and helping me arrive at my own clarity. Sharing that space and confiding in Hermione was a wonderful experience, and she truly set the gold standard for empathy and communication. * wow she is absolutely the best listener i had. been here for quite some time. genuinely compassionate, patient, and incredibly understanding. She has a wonderful way of making you feel heard, respected, and completely comfortable being yourself. Her thoughtful responses and calm presence made the conversation feel meaningful and reassuring. You can truly tell that she cares about helping others. An outstanding listener who deserves the highest praise * she helped me with the new feelings of adoption of a girl and i felt great * Hermione is hands down one of the absolute best listeners on the platform! She radiates so much warmth and positive energy that you instantly feel comfortable opening up to her. She is incredibly sweet, genuinely attentive, and creates a judgment-free space that leaves you feeling completely heard and validated. I went into our chat feeling down, but her wonderful support completely lifted my spirits and made me feel so much better. If you need a compassionate soul to talk to, look no further than Hermione—she is a true 5-star gem! cheerfulKiwi1776 * Kiwi is one of the most amazing people I have met. She has always been there for me, through the good and the bad, the best and the worst. Whenever I have a bad day, she listens patiently. When I share an accomplishment, she appreciates it vividly. She never fails to motivate, encourage, or comfort me. She makes me feel seen and heard each time we talk. Though she has innumerable responsibilities to fulfil for her uncountable roles on 7 cups, she always makes time for a chat. She never fails to reply to my messages, and she never just 'replies'. She always talks, listens, and understands. She doesn't listen like it's her job, she does it naturally like a friend would. I wish her the very best on her cups journey and I want her and everyone else to know she is one of a kind gem and we are lucky to have her with us! 💖✨ Luminity125 * Luminity is such a great person. She supported me so much when I needed it even if she had her own problems. She is a great asset here in 7 cups and we should be proud to have her here. She is such an amazing person. She has so many talents and she knows how to actually make you feel better. She understands you and never makes you feel bad. ✨️ She has an amazing personality and she is a lovely person🤍. I want to let her know that her efforts are enough and that whatever she puts her mind into, she can achieve. She is strong, clever and trustworthy! I loved our communication! I truly suggest her to everyone and I hope she has a great life ahead of her because she deserves it! Take care luminity and thanks for supporting me🫂 * Lumi is one of the best listeners ever, so kind, thoughtful and compassionate. She was always there for me and is an awesome listener. Always so understanding and thoughtful Ivy229 * Went above and beyond, listening during a multi-day power outage using a limited data cell phone for our chat and wouldn't cancel, saying it was important to support the members! Wow! How rare and wonderful! Listener makes me feel heard, understood, and it's nice to have someone on my side. I appreciate our time together! MentalHealthMatters01 * She has really been there for me for a while when it comes to me battling loneliness and negativity in my life. I also appreciate how patient she is with my very chatty nature hahaha. Wish every listener was as awesome as her (: Areine * Always there to listen and also provides amazing help and support back. They allow me to take my time. I have a lot in struggling with and they help a lot ArchishaCares * She's a lovely listener who listens with an open heart. Extremely empathetic and warm. Cenatra * It's difficult, in this world, to find people who are genuinely compassionate and caring, and beyond that -people that don't give up on you when things get hard. This listener is patient, knowledgeable, empathetic, consistent, grounded, warm, and overall a good human. I'm sure they'll go far in life, but they chose to spend their spare time reaching out to people at the edge of a cliff. I personally, am grateful to have him in my corner and wouldn't be here today without the support and kindness he has shown me. It seems like he's helped a lot of people here, and deserved every bit of acknowledgement for it. PipoPositive * When I first had a conversation with her, I genuinely felt I was being heard. She was so soft towards me. She didn't make me feel bad about my personal stuff instead she gave me insights. She helped me to look differently. We had multiple chats and she always prioritised me. Whether it was her being busy or different timezone, she never said no to me. This quality is hard to find and it's really rare in this time. So, I deeply appreciate her for that. Thus, I want to nominate her for a Tulip Award 🌷. Hey Pipo, you deserve it! ❤️ Robin007 * He is a good motivator. It was in my initial days on this platform that he supported me and guided me on how I need to use the platform. I was overwhelmed with a lot of things. Robin made the journey easier ... NewbWanderer * An incredibly gifted listener. He will offer you compassion, a safe space, questions to ponder over, and everything you need. He's a whole package. I couldn't thank him enough for being with me through it all. TheObsidianWhisper * Talking with Obsidian has been one of the most uplifting experiences I’ve had on 7Cups. He is incredibly empathetic, patient, and genuinely caring. Every time we spoke, I felt heard, respected, and supported without judgment. His kindness and understanding created a safe space where I could open up freely. He doesn’t just listen he makes you feel valued and reminds you that you’re not alone. I’m deeply grateful for his time and dedication, and I would recommend him to anyone seeking comfort and encouragement. Truly he's an amazing listener who deserves all the stars. Congratulations! amiableTurtle2345 🌷 AnnaSilverberg 🌷 serenesapphire01 🌷🌷 GoldenRuleJG 🌷 neverendingCat6780 🌷 hermionetps 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 cheerfulKiwi1776 🌷 Luminity125 🌷🌷 Ivy229 🌷 MentalHealthMatters01 🌷 Areine 🌷 ArchishaCares 🌷 Cenatra 🌷 PipoPositive 🌷 Robin007 🌷 NewbWanderer 🌷 TheObsidianWhisper 🌷 @amiableTurtle2345 @AnnaSilverberg @serenesapphire01 @GoldenRuleJG @neverendingCat6780 @hermionetps @cheerfulKiwi1776 @Luminity125 @Ivy229 @MentalHealthMatters01 @Areine @ArchishaCares @Cenatra @PipoPositive @Robin007 @NewbWanderer @TheObsidianWhisper

Academy Graduates: September 2026

7 Cups Academy / by Hope

3 days ago

...See more Hi everyone! Hope you’ve been doing well.This post recognizes everyone who graduated in September. If you have graduated and are not included here, it means your graduation was processed in October and will be announced in next month’s post. Completing any course or program takes real consistency and commitment, and that effort deserves to be acknowledged.At the same time, every graduation is also a team effort. From acceptance into a program to completing the final requirements, trainees are supported at different stages by members of the Academy Leadership Team, including Academy Mentors, Mentor Leaders, and Ambassadors. Whether that support is publicly visible or happens behind the scenes, everyone involved plays a part in helping trainees stay on track and reach graduation. The journey from acceptance to completion is shaped not only by the trainee’s own dedication, but also by the guidance and support they receive along the way.So today, we celebrate our September graduates and the consistency, commitment, and effort that brought them to this milestone. We also want to recognize the Academy Leadership Team members who contribute their time and support throughout these journeys. Congratulations to all our September graduates! 🎓 ------------------------- Programs Internship Graduates I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyTeam_2313/7CupsInternshipProgram2024_325505/] @HealingAlien4444 @kindEmbrace4674 @yoursmileisasradientastheSun @LovelyAnnalise @ArtisticAngel999 @ListemerFatim @Fars79 @sereneMango2512 @dreamVision6650 @peacefulSoul5964 @6Dreamwish9 @mspretentious @Courageouslistener2026 Leadership Development Program I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/AnnouncementsAppreciation_2121/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/] @Brightlynx77 @talktome610 Quality Listening Program I [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/AnnouncementsAppreciation_2121/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/QualityListeningProgram2024_325618/] @SimplyCompassionate @GoldenRuleJG @cuddlySugar1501 @Ednamius @GCares @ApplePie8587 ------------------------- Courses Time Management I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/7CupsAcademyTimeManagementCourse_280718/] @Fars79 @raspberrySpring29 @Sindhu03 @courageousListener2026 @Hermionetps @FriendlyDaisy003 @colorfulSpace @clairebear04 @YashasJourney @Cchar3 @SolaceBruno Community Building I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/CommunityBuildingCourse_2308/CommunityBuildingCourse_291468/] @dreamVision6650 @courageousListener2026 @Justiny @peacefulSoul5964 @LovelyAnnalise @confidentSky59 @6Dreamwish9 @Fars79 @ListemerFatim @YashasJourney @Eph320 @mspretentious @ListenerIntern @eeemilyyy @FriendlyDaisy003 @colorfulSpace @clairebear04 @resourcefulVision3565 Inner Development Goals I More info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/idg/General_2633/InnerDevelopmentGoalsCourse_318284/] @yuliiablossom @patientUnicorn3590 @6Dreamwish9 @courageousListener2026 @yoursmileisasradientastheSun Congratulations! @HealingAlien4444 @kindEmbrace4674 @yoursmileisasradientastheSun @LovelyAnnalise @ArtisticAngel999 @ListemerFatim @Fars79 @sereneMango2512 @dreamVision6650 @peacefulSoul5964 @6Dreamwish9 @mspretentious @Courageouslistener2026 @Brightlynx77 @talktome610 @SimplyCompassionate @GoldenRuleJG @cuddlySugar1501 @Ednamius @GCares @ApplePie8587 @Justiny @confidentSky59 @YashasJourney @Eph320 @ListenerIntern @eeemilyyy @FriendlyDaisy003 @colorfulSpace @clairebear04 @resourcefulVision3565 @raspberrySpring29 @Sindhu03 @Hermionetps @Cchar3 @SolaceBruno @yuliiablossom @patientUnicorn3590

The Trap of "What If" (And Why the Past Couldn't Have Happened Any Other Way)

Site Updates / by Hope

1 day ago

...See more Hi everyone! We have all been caught in the mental loop of a past mistake, a missed opportunity, or a project that went sideways. The brain immediately starts bargaining with reality: "If I had just spoken up earlier..." or "If I had only double-checked that file, this wouldn't have happened." But there is a difficult, surprisingly stabilizing truth about the past: it was never optional. Consider this quote from Marcus Aurelius: * “Whatever happens to you has been waiting to happen since the beginning of time. The twining strands of fate linked your existence and the occurrence together from the start.” A similar idea is captured by Alberto Barajas in How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: * “It is so for it can’t be otherwise.” What both thinkers point to is the structural reality of cause and effect. Once something has happened, it could not have unfolded in any other way given the exact chain of circumstances, decisions, knowledge, and variables that led up to it. The Illusion of the Alternate Timeline A lot of our mental suffering comes from a psychological glitch called hindsight bias. We look back at a situation holding the knowledge we gained after the event, and we use that future knowledge to judge our past selves. We tell ourselves we should have known better, creating the illusion that a different outcome was actually on the table. But the past is not a set of open possibilities. It is a fixed sequence that has already played out. You made the decision based on the exact mental state, context, and information available at that exact second. This isn't just an abstract philosophical concept. It aligns directly with the Islamic understanding of Qadr (Divine decree). Whatever has occurred was decreed in accordance with divine wisdom. There is a well-known Prophetic tradition that states: “Know that what has passed you by was not going to befall you, and that what has befallen you was not going to pass you by.” Reference: Jami’ at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2516 (part of a longer hadith) Across different traditions and languages, the underlying principle is identical: reality unfolds as it is meant to within its system. Accepting this is not a sign of cold detachment, but a quiet recognition of reality. Acceptance is Not Passivity: The "Next Play" Mentality It is easy to misread this as fatalism, the idea that if the past was fixed, our actions do not matter. But accepting that the past couldn't have happened otherwise is actually the ultimate tool for high performance. In sports psychology, legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski drilled a two-word phrase into his players after every mistake: "Next play." When an athlete turns the ball over, that event instantly becomes fixed history. If they spend three seconds holding their head in frustration, they fail to get back on defense, and the opponent scores an easy basket. That is the Double Penalty: * The First Penalty: The original mistake (which unfolded according to its causes). * The Second Penalty: The extra damage caused by being mentally absent for the next moment because you were busy mourning the past. When you run a mental simulation of "If only I had...", you are split-tasking. You are spending a chunk of your current cognitive bandwidth on an outcome that no longer exists, leaving you with less energy to navigate what is right in front of you. Releasing the past is not about throwing your hands up in surrender. It is about recovering 100% of your bandwidth for the present moment. Putting It Into Action: Moving From "Rewriting" to "Executing" Instead of getting stuck in the trap of rewriting what has already happened, try applying a simple two-question filter the next time a project hits a snag or a mistake is made: 1. "What are the facts of the current board?" Strip away the judgment, guilt, and alternate timelines. State only what is physically true right now. Not: "I ruined the client meeting because I did not prepare enough." Instead: "The meeting did not go well, the client expressed concerns about the timeline, and the revised deadline is Friday." 2. "Given where the board stands, what is the next play?" The past is closed. The current board is all you have. What is the single most effective action required right now to move forward? By separating the cause (which is done) from the response (which is open), you stop wasting energy on blame and instantly pivot back into agency. Over to You We often think of resilience as a massive, heroic trait. But real resilience is usually much quieter. It is simply the ability to drop the dead weight of "what should have been" and respond cleanly to "what is." * Where in your current work or life are you paying a "Second Penalty" by dwelling on an outcome that is already fixed? * What would it look like to call "Next Play" on that situation today? Let's discuss in the comments below.

Life, As It Is (Reflections) - Sep 2026 and onwards

Site Updates / by Hope

2 days ago

...See more Hi everyone, I hope you’ve been well. Life, however you look at it, is not easy. It’s demanding, unpredictable, and often doesn’t go the way we plan. It can also feel isolating at times, like you’re the only one dealing with certain challenges, or like you’re stuck in patterns of thinking that don’t really help. But if you look into philosophy, psychology, or even religious and spiritual traditions, you’ll notice something consistent. People have been dealing with the same kinds of struggles for a very long time. And over time, they’ve developed different ways of understanding and handling those realities. Just adding a bit of context to this thread. I usually share a reflection every Monday and Friday with the admin team. There’s no fixed theme. The idea is simply to revisit useful ways of thinking about life, often drawn from people who have spent time studying it deeply or have navigated it well. Most of these lean optimistic, but not in a surface-level way. More in the sense of helping make peace with challenges, uncertainty, and the limits of our control, and finding ways to think about them that are a bit more steady. I’ll try to post these here as well. You can subscribe to the thread if you’d like to get notified when I add a new reflection. Expect about one or two posts per week. Feel free to respond, add your own thoughts, or just read quietly. And you can ignore it entirely too. Just putting it out there in case it’s useful to anyone.

Academy Mentor Monthly Review Highlights, September 2026

7 Cups Academy / by Hope

September 18th

...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. It is time to celebrate the great work our academy mentors have been doing since our last post! We recently shifted to milestone certificates. Here is a quick refresher: * Academy Mentor Appreciation Certificate – Awarded for receiving 10 positive reviews * Academy Mentor Impact Certificate – Awarded for receiving 50 positive reviews * Academy Mentor Distinction Certificate – Awarded for receiving 100 positive reviews * Academy Mentor Mastery Certificate – Awarded for receiving 300 positive reviews 💙Are you an academy trainee? Leave a review for an academy mentor here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2XnrHWY9kCWIuRyfrEyODlTnHTJOnk0HQ22orLGRneCorVg/viewform] Lets read the reviews! yourbuddy30 * He helped me a lot, both on the progress of intern and myself as well. * I really appreciated being checked up on every once in a while during my internship, it made me feel like I was always in reach of support if I needed it through out the program. * The mentor is very nice and helped me. * I really appreciate yourbuddy's patience and how fast they respond back. When I asked them about extensions and the time management course for example, they were very kind and helpful. Yourbuddy helped me stay motivated to complete all of my electives. * yourbuddy30 was super helpful in signposting and directing me to the right places. They replied to all my queries and made my LPD experience a fun, exciting one! Minimum00 * My mentor was supportive, approachable, and always willing to guide me whenever I had questions or needed clarity. The interactions made me feel comfortable, encouraged, and confident to learn and improve. Their guidance helped me understand things better, build my confidence, and approach my role with greater clarity and awareness. I wish them all the best! * They were really helpful and supportive, and answered my questions quickly. i never felt silly for asking small things. * Thank you so much for all your help and guidance throughout my internship! 🥹 I really appreciate how supportive and encouraging you’ve been, especially whenever I had questions or felt unsure. Your guidance genuinely helped me feel more confident. Thank you for everything! 💗 * Very helpful, very easy to approach and the way they make you feel like it's not just the course and stuff but it feels like they connect with you on a level beyond. Really deserve the appreciation. Ivy229 * They were easy to talk to, understood and answered my questions. I didn't feel like I was talking to a mentor it was so natural, and it helped me with my questions and made the journey easier. Brightlynx77 * They just were easy to approach, solved my doubts and didn't let me feel like I was new to this journey. They really deserve the appreciation. SmilingSoul11 * she is very very good mentor guiding through all my internship helped me onto every point very calmly really do recommend her, she is one of most generous person i met on this site positivePumpkin22 * positivePumpkin22 was super helpful and accommodating, especially for my last step processes! She was mindful of any delays and adjustments required for me to gradute the programme, and I'm very glad to have worked with her during the LPD. Thank you! :) Thank you everyone for your hard work! @yourbuddy30 @Minimum00 @Ivy229 @Brightlynx77 @SmilingSoul11 @positivePumpkin22

Rethinking Success: The Good News, the Bad News, and the Hidden Cost of Getting Good

Site Updates / by Hope

September 17th

...See more I want to start with a confession: the concept I’m sharing today is not something I grew up understanding. It is something I only came to realize after observing, reading, and learning about the lives of many people who managed to build truly exceptional things. When the reality of how success actually works first hit me, it was honestly a bit of a shock. It can even feel a little heartbreaking, especially for those of us who carry strong expectations for ourselves or naturally protect our egos. I’m sharing this here today for anyone who might still be holding onto the same old assumptions I used to have. If I had to summarize what I’ve learned, it comes down to a mix of good news and bad news. The Good News: Almost everything you hope to achieve, for the most part, is genuinely achievable. The path is not reserved for a chosen few. The Bad News: It is going to cost a lot more than you could possibly imagine. Not necessarily in money, but in time, repetition, discomfort, and your willingness to look foolish along the way. The Myth of the Natural Gift When we see someone achieve extraordinary things, we tend to assume there must be something fundamentally different about them. We tell ourselves they are uniquely talented, naturally disciplined, or gifted with some rare quality the rest of us simply lack. But the more I read about people who become exceptionally good at something, the more I notice a much less exciting pattern: they worked, a lot. While Malcolm Gladwell popularized the famous "10,000 hours" idea in Outliers, the broader point goes beyond a specific number. Becoming exceptionally good at anything requires an enormous volume of practice, repetition, experimentation, and time. And that points to a truth we don't talk about often enough: you have to be willing to be bad at something for a while. There is an old equestrian saying that captures this perfectly: “You can't learn to ride a horse if you are worried about how you look while sitting on one.” If protecting your image is your top priority, you will never give yourself the space to absorb the bumps, make mistakes, or ride through the awkward early stages. To eventually succeed, you have to be willing to fail, look foolish, put out mediocre work, face rejection, and repeat the process anyway. As writer Samuel Butler put it: “Everyone has a mass of bad work in him which he will have to work off and get rid of before he can do better.” Why Quantity Leads to Quality It takes the mystery out of achievement when you accept that a mountain of mediocre attempts lies between where you are and where you want to be. In her book Mindset, Carol Dweck references a photography class split into two groups. One group was graded solely on producing one perfect photograph, while the other was graded on the sheer quantity of photos they took. Surprisingly, the quantity group produced the highest quality images. While the perfection group spent all their time theorizing, the quantity group took risks, made mistakes, learned from their bad shots, and refined their craft through real practice. We often think quality comes first and quantity comes later, but quantity is usually how you arrive at quality. We see the final outcome: the peak athlete, the bestseller, or the thriving business. However, we rarely see the thousands of ugly attempts, missed shots, failed ideas, and frustrating sessions that preceded it. Exceptional people often aren't operating on magic. They simply kept producing, failing, and learning longer than most people were willing to. If you take 100 shots at something, you have 100 chances to get it right. If you only take five because you’re waiting until you feel ready or good enough, you’ve dramatically reduced your odds. Accounting for the True Cost of Entry This is where the idea gets uncomfortable: the cost of success is often much higher than we imagine. It may take three times longer than you hoped, require far more repetition, and involve way more judgment or self-doubt than you prepared for. Looking foolish for an extended period might simply be part of the cost of entry. Hard work doesn't guarantee success. Luck, timing, health, and resources always play a role. But there is comfort in knowing there is a path: doing the work, doing a lot of it, and continuing even when you don't have immediate proof that it's paying off. Sometimes, the main reason people don't reach their goals is simply that the price turned out to be higher than they were willing to pay. A Few Questions to Reflect On If you’re currently working toward a goal, here are three exercises to sit with. Feel free to reply with your thoughts below, or just jot them down privately: Look at someone you admire. Choose someone who has succeeded in an area you care about like fitness, writing, or business. Look past their finished result. What do you think their failure-to-success ratio actually was? How many hidden, terrible attempts came before the thing that finally worked? Count the true cost. What did their path cost them in terms of time, discomfort, rejection, and starting over? Have you realistically accounted for what your own goal might cost you if it takes 100 attempts instead of 10? Remove the fear of judgment. Imagine failure carried zero risk of embarrassment. Other people couldn't judge you, rejection didn't hurt, and setbacks didn't count against you. What would you actually pursue? What are you willing to risk looking like while trying to get it? As Jim Rohn famously said: “If you think trying is risky, wait till they hand you the bill for not trying.” Everything carries a cost. Trying is uncomfortable, but staying still has its own price tag. Recommended Reading If you want to explore these ideas further, here are two great books on the subject: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck: A foundational look at ability, effort, and how we respond to initial failure. Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell: A great dive into how practice, timing, and opportunity intersect.

New Internship Mentors

7 Cups Academy / by Hope

September 13th

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Feedback & Reviews

Hope has some magical charms that lighten up chatrooms and they are always there, patient and understanding when you needs them. Can't thank them enough

Hope is one of the best mods out there and is a really wonderful person

Really very good helper

Exceptional listener

Hope is very helpful and it is always easy to reach her. She responds timely to questions, also her academy projects are all interesting, I would like to join.

amazing listener

Truly an amazing listener. She was emphatic, understanding, and very very validating. I think the chat went amazing! Thank you, Hope 💕

She's UH May Zing!! 😂

Hope is thoughtful and understanding of others. I appreciate the volunteer work that she does here.

hope is really nice i like the way she runs cups and if we have a problem she will answer them right aways she makes cups a happy place

Hope was the best listener I have ever talked to in 7Cups. She is really helping me.

Her name say it all, You are amazing Hope

She empathized with my problems really well, typed quickly, said the right words, and gave me a nice idea to implement. Thank you, Essie!

Best listener. Very caring and empathetic. One in a million personality!

You are always kind, sweet and compassionate..I’m so grateful for your help and support. I hope I can help someone else in the future like you've helped me :)

Replied to messages with care and compassion, and made me feel heard, understood and validated as a person. Thank you, very much

Thank you for talking to me and keeping me distracted. It was very nice to talk to you. You are a very nice person. take care

Awesome listener! Thank you for listening to me and using great empathy! I wonder what corn, pineapple and mashed cauliflower would make :p I dunno. But I'd cook you a nice meal 🥘 cause you're sweet and kind to me.

Wow, this listener was something amazing! I was very concerned about my girlfriend but after talking with them, I feel more confident what I should do. They gave me brilliant knowledge how to react and act when your loved one has Eating Disorder and they calmed me down. Thank You so much!

Really helpful and kind. Thanks

Excellent listener. Truly cares

I feel slightly better than what I was before, I will definitely use this website again.

So Professional

Very empathetic person who knows what she is saying and tries to help you with your problem. I recommend her for everyone :)

Such a caring and sweet listener, genuinely cares :) one of the genuine listeners on here!

It was awesome to talk to Hope, I really enjoyed talking to her for 30 minutes, A great listener.

GREAT listener

You are one of the most incredible listeners I have ever met and not only helped me as a member, but gave me ideas on how I can improve as a fellow listener based on your conduct to me as a member. Thank you for everything you do. Keep shining ❤

EssenceOfHope is a super awesome listener and they helped me feel better when I was obsessing about some eating disorder stuffs

Perfect

An amazing listener

Have no words to describe how awesome you are. You care about what I'm going through. Thanks for the kind words and efforts taken to understand me. Thanks.

Hope is amazing. Very supportive.

lovely person!

Great experience

Thank you very much!

'An inspiring ray of hope’
There are two types of listeners, the first merely listen to your words and the second those who listen to your feelings as well as your words.
This inspiring listener falls in the second category. Didn't pry & helped me feel better. An intelligent, caring & empathetic listener.
Highly recommend & I'm glad I got a chance to speak to you.
Well done, you earned it.

Beauty of this soul lies deep within its soul.
There are two types of listeners, the first merely listen to your words and the second those who listen to your feelings as well as your words.
This listener falls in the second category. Very intelligent, caring & empathetic. Thanks for a pleasant chat.
Highly recommend this listener. Well done!

Best listener ever. Talks to the point, replies back quick and also checks up on you. Super caring, friendly and non judgemental. An excellent chat overall. Thanks for being there. Would like to talk to you again. Bless you.

You are the best listener! Such an amazing person! I am so happy to have met you. Excellent listener, Truly caring and intelligent. Thank you so much

A soul ? NO. A gem and a beautiful soul !!!An angelic, caring, special person, She is so kind and caring,, Smart, Wise, Understanding, I have no words, God's gift. :). I am so glad to have met this person and listener. They are great. unbelievable. Talking to them always lifts me up ! :) Thanks for being here

Soul is the most genuinely caring listener I've had the pleasure of talking to. She understands what I'm going through really well and makes me feel heard and not alone. She can be really motivating with her positivity and help bring a different perspective to things. I am proud to have such a wise and mature listener. Thank you so much for what you do here

very nice. great in-tune responses

She is lovely

Isweet SoulyPooh :P

So glad to have InnocentSoul to support & motivate me in getting healthier in weight!

Sweetest listener ever!!!!

thanks for helping me out you do a great job

Soul is such a lovely,kind,caring and special person. Soul is unique.She understands your issues really well, is patient, calm and always professional.
She is just one of a kind and talking to her makes one's day, she is god's gift.
Thanks for being here at 7 cups I am sure you are changing millions of lives.

Such an awesome listener

The best, most beautiful spirit.

Uplifts you just effortlessly with her kindness. A really amazing person.

She is warm and friendly. She made me feel like I was chatting with my best friend. She knows when to ask questions and when to empathise. An excellent and satisfying chat :)

Best person ever

Perfection xx

Very helpful and patient and knowledgeable, most recommended !

A kind, caring, empathetic, understanding, good and a lovely person. Soul is just awesome and I felt really understood and listened to without any judgements. She motivated me too with her compliments which can make anyone's day. Lucky to have met her !

Really sweet and easy to talk to. Very attentive :D

Best listerner ever :)

The listener is awesome. They have great empathy.

Great great listener! Really listened to me and helped me see my progress.

A lovely and great friend who i am lucky to have met ❤

Awesome Listener

She even messaged me today to see how I was doing. I know she probably won't always remember but I really appreciate her asking about me today.

A kind and understanding soul, with gentle and calm replies. Acts like an older sibling and makes you feel safe.

Amazing

I am so glad Innocentsoul is here. One of the best listeners on 7 cups. I feel that i can talk about anything and that i am understood and cared for. I needed a listener that would be there for me. Not just for one chat. Thank you Innocentsoul you're amazing💜

Very very kind and empathetic. Patient and made me feel welcomed and cheered me up. Thank you so much!!!!!

I don't know who you are but you are really amazing. I need you. Thanks for being there 4 me. U reply very fast and caring for me despite not knowing me. God bless you

Was very easy to chat with. A kind listener.

ohhh woww is all i can say woww kindness peace to share she is

Professional, giving positive spirits :)

Good listener. Exactly what i needed .. thank you!

Friendly and engaging

Thank you

A lovely person to talk to.

Very helpful, was upbeat and made me feel like my problem was worth their time.

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