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Number of ratings195 Number of reviews76 Listens toTeens & Over 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceAug 16, 2016 Last activein last week GenderFemale PathStep 866 People helped304 Chats4,753 Group support chats3,033 Listener group chats5,044 Forum posts8,262 Forum upvotes33,318
Bio

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. 


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✦ 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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Conquering Worry: Rest Before You Get Tired
Anxiety Support / by Hope
Last post
 60 minutes ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you’re doing well. Today, let’s explore a key insight from Dale Carnegie’s How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Rest before you get tired. Instead of pushing ourselves to exhaustion, taking proactive breaks helps maintain energy, focus, and productivity. This idea aligns with the principle that preventing fatigue is easier than recovering from it. Before we dive into the topic! Just a refresher that this post is part of the Conquering Worry series, if you participate in the series right now and complete all tasks you can avail the certificate when the series completes. You must submit the pre assessment form before joining the series!  🗒️Complete the pre-assesment here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdwMd5e8mFrJQuO8fURojaivo6bSSHvPazQLzSlRcWqsY_PQ/viewform] (First step towards joining the series) Why It Matters Waiting until we’re completely drained can lead to stress, anxiety, and poor decision-making. Fatigue makes tasks feel overwhelming and reduces mental clarity. However, when we pace ourselves and rest early, we maintain focus, avoid burnout, and approach challenges with a clearer mind. This technique is particularly useful for stress caused by overexertion, cognitive overload, and the pressure to always be productive. Here are a few ways it helps: * Decision Fatigue – Reduces mental strain from constant decision-making. * Productivity Anxiety – Prevents burnout from the urge to be constantly busy. * Overcommitment – Helps manage workload without exhaustion. * Physical & Mental Strain – Maintains resilience by preventing total depletion. * Overwhelm from Big Tasks – Encourages breaking work into smaller, manageable steps. While this technique won’t eliminate stress from external uncertainty (e.g., waiting for results), it prevents self-imposed pressure from making things worse. How to Implement It * Recognize Early Signs of Fatigue – Pay attention to when your energy starts dipping. * Schedule Intentional Breaks – A short pause can refresh your mind and keep you productive. * Reframe Rest as a Strategy – Slowing down isn’t laziness—it’s a way to stay consistent and effective. * A helpful quote to remember: Go slow to go fast. Slowing down strategically can actually accelerate long-term progress. Here ie how going slow/going fast can contrast in outcomes.  * Fitness * Pacing Yourself: Mark builds strength gradually with consistent workouts and rest days, avoiding burnout and injury. * Overexertion: Tom trains intensely every day without rest. He sees quick progress but burns out and risks setbacks. * Cleaning & Organization * Pacing Yourself: Anna tidies up a little each day, preventing overwhelming messes. * Overexertion: Sarah lets clutter build up, then spends an entire day cleaning, leading to stress and exhaustion. 💡Task for the Week * Step 1: Identify Your Goal * Pick a goal you’re actively working on, this could be related to fitness, finances, personal growth, or relationships. * Step 2: Answer These Questions * How long will it realistically take to achieve this goal? If unsure, look up general timelines (e.g., how long it takes to build a habit, save a certain amount of money, or improve a skill). * What is the one task that will create the most impact? Apply the 80/20 rule, which 20% of your effort will drive 80% of your results? (e.g., strength training for fitness, budgeting for financial stability, active listening for better relationships). * How will you rest before getting tired while doing this task? Pick a specific way to recharge before hitting exhaustion (e.g., stretching between workouts, taking short walks between deep work sessions, setting social boundaries to avoid burnout). Share with us after doing this exercise! Here is what it can look like to complete the task * Goal: Deep clean the house before Eid * Time: 2 weeks * Task: Delegation, delegating small tasks to different members of the household * Rest: I will only do a small portion of additional cleaning every day (like cleaning the kitchen floor one day). I will not tackle anything additional same day.  ------------------------- This post is part of the Conquering Worry series, you can find all posts of the series here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/community/CommunitySpace_2590/MasterpostConqueringWorryOngoingSeriesCertificateAvailable_344231/]
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Help us reach more people on LinkedIn!
7 Cups Academy / by Hope
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you're doing well. Did you know that 7 Cups Academy has a LinkedIn page? We share important updates, including monthly graduate celebrations, ongoing series, the latest happenings and fun polls. Plus, we love engaging with your posts when you tag us! Help us reach more people by following the 7 Cups Academy LinkedIn page. Feeling generous? A like, comment, or share on our posts goes a long way! Together, we can connect more people with free, no-cost programs that support learning and growth. 🌱 7 Cups Academy LinkedIn Page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7-cups-academy] At the time of this post, we have 526 followers! Can we get to 600? I will give us an update on Feb 28, 2025. If you wish to be tagged in the update! Be sure to comment on this post 
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Monthly Academy Mentor Reviews Highlights Feb 2025
7 Cups Academy / by Hope
Last post
 33 minutes ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Let's take a look at all the mentors who got positive reviews since our last post. Academy mentors can choose to focus on two academy programs, I will tag the program they got reviewed for.  People who can be left a positive review to be featured are academy mentors, mentor leaders and ambassadors.  🔔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] Let's look at the reviews!  positivePumpkin22 * Pumpkin invested their time to guide me and help in my learning journey. They are very kind and helpful. Pumpkin benefited me in my leadership development journey by providing me proper information. Thank you to them :) aCalmOasis * I wanted to thank oasis for their availability and their advice to me during this internship. They have been a great mentor to me in helping me navigate this internship * I just wanted to say that Oasis was super kind, supportive and always enjoyed when I completed things on time. I appreciated working with them, and being able to hear their thoughts. Their presence is unique and warm, I enjoyed having them as my mentor! * @aCalmOasis was exactly the type of mentor I needed to guide me through the internship... answered all my questions within a day, took time to find answers for me when needed, and checked on my progress a week before the end. * Oasis was a helpful mentor who checked in with me often and answered any questions and concerns I had :) * I would like to thank my mentor for standing with me and checking on me. Sleepysalem * I appreciate sleepysalem checking in with me throughout my time in the LDP KindleMissie * They are helpful and kind Yourbuddy30 * they were always here for me, and answered every query patiently - i'm a person who stresses a lot, especially during internships, and i really appreciate that i came out feeling calm after every interaction. having them as a mentor definitely benefitted me, especially since i was able to complete all my requirements/electives on time! PetiteSouris * A helpful mentor who checked in how was I coming along with the internship and sending timely reminders to keep me on track. She cleared any doubt I had and was friendly and professional. A very good and welcoming mentor. * Souris is an amazing mentor. She is knowledgeable and always response in a timely manner. Souris has answered all of my questions and never makes me feel like a burden. I am so grateful to have a mentor that takes the time to help educate me and guide me when I am feeling overwhelmed or lost. I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for me (and it is only the first month!). * PetiteSouris did such a great job checking in with me every week and encouraging me. I felt like I could reach out to them whenever I had questions or needed help. Their weekly messages were also very encouraging and I felt like I had great guidance throughout my internship. * Souris is an amazing mentor. She is knowledgeable and always response in a timely manner. Souris has answered all of my questions and never makes me feel like a burden. I am so grateful to have a mentor that takes the time to help educate me and guide me when I am feeling overwhelmed or lost. I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for me (and it is only the first month!). * PetiteSouris did such a great job checking in with me every week and encouraging me. I felt like I could reach out to them whenever I had questions or needed help. Their weekly messages were also very encouraging and I felt like I had great guidance throughout my internship. Positiveak * Positiveak is amazing and very polite * 1. My mentor replied me fast and the mentor was fo friendly 2. The Interaction between us was so neat and professionte 3. The mentor replied me so fast , she clarified my doubts * He was the most helpful. I loved the way I would ask for one detail and I'd get all details that may be relevant to me with regards to that request. I really appreciate your support and your general accomodation. * Very helpful. Patiently helped throughout my internship process. Encouraged me. * Very helpful mentor, they answered all my questions in timely manner and are always there to help me. * I'm just incredibly grateful for all Positiveak's support. I wouldn't have completed without them and they've been brilliant! Thank you so much! :) positivePumpkin22 🏅🏅🏅 aCalmOasis 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 Sleepysalem 🏅 KindleMissie 🏅 Yourbuddy30 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 PetiteSouris 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 Positiveak 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 💎Congratulations to @aCalmOasis and @Positiveak for earning our mentor appreciation certificate by receiving 10 positive academy mentor reviews.  @positivePumpkin22 @aCalmOasis @sleepysalem @KindleMissie @yourbuddy30 @PetiteSouris @Positiveak ------------------------- 📢We are looking for new academy mentors to join our team! If you are interested, join us here!  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVqIemWcH8D2MY21jkQK_oClijrK368Jf7wog1SfZ8Wzzbbg/viewform?usp=send_form]
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Tiny Steps, Round 5: Put one thing away
Leadership Development Program / by Hope
Last post
 21 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Please complete the following tiny step! With each tiny steps, we hope to either practice a positive mindset, relax a little or work on personal development.  Tiny Step: Choose one item that’s out of place and return it where it belongs. 🌱Take more tiny steps here! ------------------------- 📢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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Tiny Steps, Round 5: Adjust something small
Content Volunteer Team / by Hope
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Please complete the following tiny step! With each tiny steps, we hope to either practice a positive mindset, relax a little or work on personal development.  Tiny Step: Straighten a rug, push in a chair, or realign items on a shelf. 🌱Take more tiny steps here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/TinyStepsRound5CreatingaCalmEnvironmentMasterpost_347004/] ------------------------- 📌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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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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