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Please expect delay due to Christmas Holidays
Number of ratings195 Number of reviews76 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceAug 16, 2016 Last activein last week GenderFemale PathStep 866 People helped304 Chats4,749 Group support chats2,997 Listener group chats5,023 Forum posts8,099 Forum upvotes32,319
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Out of Office - Saturday (21 Dec) to Thursday (26 Dec) 

Hi! I am Laiba, also known as Hope! I oversee 7 Cups academy. At the moment I am unable to provide listening support to members.

I believe education should be practical and available to all. I have the honor of contributing to just that through 7 Cups academy. Explore your options and reasons to join the academy here

All our programs are free and we provide a certificate and a badge upon completion. If you have feedback about an academy program or you wish to recommend a new program, please let us know using this form. 


Please read before PMing!

✦ My response time is within 2 working days. I am typically not available on weekends. 

✦ I am no longer taking member support requests/listening requests concerning personal issues. If you are looking for a supportive listener, please find one here!


I have created a few growth paths (some in collaboration with the community) that I would love for you to explore!

✦ Preventing Burnout at 7 Cups

✦ Managing Anxiety

✦ Leadership Basics

✦ Watering Hope

✦ Study Motivation


Recent forum posts
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Academy Polls, Round 12: What's your favorite way to ground yourself when you feel overwhelmed?
Leadership Development Program / by Hope
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you have been well. Time for another academy poll!  Reminder:  Get your answers in before Friday. You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one!  What's your favorite way to ground yourself when you feel overwhelmed? a) Spending time in nature b) Focusing on the sensations in your feet c) Listening to calming music d) Practicing mindful meditation 🔦Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound12Masterpost_342515/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Academy Polls, Round 12: How do you connect with your breath to find calm?
Content Volunteer Team / by Hope
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you have been well. Time for another academy poll!  Reminder:  Get your answers in before Friday. You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one!  How do you connect with your breath to find calm? a) Deep, slow breaths, focusing on the rise and fall of your chest b) Short, sharp breaths, followed by a long exhale c) Observing the natural rhythm of your breath without trying to control it d) Visualizing your breath flowing through your body 🔦Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound12Masterpost_342515/] ------------------------- 📌This post is brought to you by the Content Development and Marketing Team. You can find information on the program here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ContentVolunteerTeam_198/CDMAnnouncementsandUpdates_2194/ContentDevelopmentandMarketingProgram2024_325507/]
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Academy Polls, Round 12: Master post
7 Cups Academy / by Hope
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more Hi everyone! How are you doing? It is time for another round of the academy polls. We have a theme this week and it is Mindfulness!  All these polls are hyperlinked. Please open the polls that interest you and choose an answer from the options.  What is your favorite sound of nature? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound12Whatisyourfavoritesoundofnature_342514/] What is your favorite natural scent that brings you peace [https://www.7cups.com/forum/interns/IceBreakersFunChallengesGamesQuizzes_1180/AcademyPollsRound12Whatisyourfavoritenaturalscentthatbringsyoupeace_342522/]? (Listener Only) How do you connect with your breath to find calm? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/content/FunContent_2266/AcademyPollsRound12Howdoyouconnectwithyourbreathtofindcalm_342516/] What's your favorite way to ground yourself when you feel overwhelmed? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/IcebreakersandWelcomingArea_2177/AcademyPollsRound12Whatsyourfavoritewaytogroundyourselfwhenyoufeeloverwhelmed_342519/] What does true presence mean to you? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/qlp/IcebreakersandWelcomingArea_2216/AcademyPollsRound12Whatdoestruepresencemeantoyou_342520/] (Listener Only) Please note two of the polls are listener-only as they are based in a sub-com that only listeners can access.  📢Join the tag list here to be tagged in the weekly masterposts!  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegAjS2hOHVN6XpplmuMvU9pmhXAw2KzFqRc1SWFNveM1yekA/viewform] ------------------------- 📌This post is brought to you by the 7 Cups Academy Team.  [https://www.7cups.com/academy/]
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Academy Polls, Round 12: What is your favorite sound of nature?
7 Cups Academy / by Hope
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you have been well. Time for another academy poll!  Reminder:  Get your answers in before Friday. You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one!  What is your favorite sound of nature? a) The gentle lapping of waves on the shore b) The melodic chirping of birds c) The rustling of leaves in the wind d) The steady rhythm of rainfall 🔦Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound12Masterpost_342515/] ------------------------- 📌This post is brought to you by the 7 Cups Academy Team.  [https://www.7cups.com/academy/]
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Monthly Academy Mentor Reviews December 2024
7 Cups Academy / by Hope
Last post
 December 12th
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. A few days ago I announced the start of a new academy recognition initiative focused on our academy mentors, mentor leaders and ambassadors. All three can be left positive reviews which we will be showcasing at the end of every month. Lets take a look at all the mentors who got positive reviews in the month of October. Academy mentors can choose to focus on two academy programs, I will tag the program they got reviewed for.  🔔Give the gift of recognition to an academy mentor who has helped you in your academy journey by submitting a review here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2XnrHWY9kCWIuRyfrEyODlTnHTJOnk0HQ22orLGRneCorVg/viewform] Lets look at the reviews!  PetiteSouris * Petite was very supportive throughout my internship. Anytime I had a question or concern, they were right on top of it. They checked in on me regularly and made sure I had everything set. Throughout a pretty rough ordeal towards the end of the internship, Petite was supportive, understanding, and patient as I worked through it all. In addition, they made sure I was successful and pleased with my Internship journey. They're the best! * PetiteSouris was patient with me as I turned in my paperwork late and guided me through the steps needed for the internship. I am currently starting a new job so things are busy now and she understood that. * PetiteSouris, tnx for being attentive  * They've been incredibly helpful throughout my journey. * PetiteSouris was such a kind and supportive mentor! They cheered me on, helped me when I got stuck, and responded promptly to all of my questions with grace and kindness. Thank you PetiteSouris!  * Thank you so much for all your help. I really appreciate all your help and that you are so easy to reach. It has relieved some of my stress. I'm very grateful you are my mentor. * I appreciate her guidance and support so much! The regular check ins were really useful in keeping me in track, and gave me the chance to ask any questions I might have freely. PetiteSouris helped me figure out the many obstacles I faced along the way with ease and kindness. Thank you so much for your time and effort towards making this internship easier and more enjoyable < 3 Positiveak * Ash has remained consistent in being supportive, compassionate and extremely helpful as an Internship mentor. He has been extremely cooperative and answered all queries in a professional yet warm manner. I’m really grateful to have crossed paths with him and want to thank him for being an amazing mentor. Keep up the fantastic work, and never stop shining. You make a difference. * Extremely helpful, professional and very supportive. Ash has been helpful during the entire period of my Internship. He’s worked tirelessly in answering all my questions. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. As I graduate, I feel like I’ve not only gained the skills and knowledge from the Internship program, but also gained a dear friend. Thank you Ash, for everything. * I appreciate their timely check-ins and professionalism. My interactions with them were informative and very useful. They benefitted me by reminding me about the requirements list that I needed to complete before the end of my internship period. * He helped me understand the program and the steps needed so I can graduate early and I did end up graduating he was really helpful and answered all my questions  CordialDancer  * They always reminded me of deadlines and that really helped because I was always really busy. Additionally, her regular check ins made me motivated to complete the program. Delightfulunicorn38 * I would like to thank my mentor @delightfulunicorn38 and @hope for their support and guidance! Ivy229 * The mentor answered my questions in timely manner and also reached out to check in on my progress. I really appreciated that since i have been having a hard time focusing on tasks.  Daydreammemories * appreciate their reaching out and offering support and guidance  aCalmOasis * Oasis is really supportive mentor. Oasis reminds me before deadline to submit form and also encourage. * aCalmOasis, has done such a great job supporting me and checking with me. I have nothing but love for Oasis, and I hope they continue to mentor. They do such an awesome job!  * Oasis has been a steady guide, keeping me on track and responding swiftly to every question.  I truly appreciate their support and dedication throughout my journey! * I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Oasis for their invaluable guidance and support they have provided throughout my 7 Cups Internship. What stands out the most is how they consistently kept me on track by reminding me of important deadlines and ensuring I stayed aligned with the program’s requirements. Their proactive approach made a huge difference and I felt supported every step of the way. Oasis, thank you for your patience, encouragement and dedication.  PetiteSouris 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 Positiveak 🏅🏅🏅🏅 CordialDancer 🏅 delightfulunicorn38 🏅 Ivy229 🏅 daydreammemories 🏅 aCalmOasis 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 @PetiteSouris, @Positiveak, @CordialDancer, @delightfulunicorn38, @Ivy229, @daydreammemories, @aCalmOasis Note: The number of medals next to each name indicates how many positive reviews the person has received since the launch of this initiative in October. We are counting the reviews received from Oct 1 onwards. Once the mentor reaches 10 positive reviews, they earn a certificate and the number resets.  💎Congratulations to PetiteSouris for earning our first-ever mentor appreciation certificate.  ------------------------- Interested in becoming an academy mentor? Join our team here  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyTeam_2313/Applytobecomeamentorwith7CupsAcademy_303162/]
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Feedback & Reviews
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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