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Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
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My name is Heather (my nickname is H), and I head the 7 Cups Community Management Team (list here). Please drop by my PMs if you have any questions or safety concerns!

Fun fact: I have a bird! His name is Flip: https://imgur.com/a/7CE0WQG

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Quarterly Ambassador Update: Q1!
Site Updates / by Heather225
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 2 days ago
...See more We're kicking off 2025 with all the latest from our Ambassador Team! Check out what our hard-working crew is doing to support our community and all the opportunities you have to get involved! Don't forget to give them a shoutout in the replies! ⭐️ Tommy (Communities) Happy New Year everyone! We have started 2025 off with a blast. To begin with, we announced our 2024 Forum Unwrapped [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/ForumUnwrapped2024Statistics_344129/] which included many statistics that some of you may find interesting. We then started the year off celebrating our December 2024 Spotlight [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/December2024ForumSpotlight_343670/].  Speaking of forum spotlights, we announced some changes to our 2025 forum spotlights [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/Changestoour2025forumspotlights_344373/] in a bid to provide you with relevant statistics and to acknowledge and appreciate those users who continuously go above and beyond by contributing to the forum. Finally, we announced our 2025 Events Calendar [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/Introducingour2025CommunitiesEventsCalendar_344332/] which we hope to populate over the coming weeks so all community users know exactly what to expect and can see clearly the opportunities available to them. It’s an exciting time for the forum. If you’re interested in joining us on this journey, please check out this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/CommunitiesHelpWanted_2306/Soyouwanttobeaforumleader_334833/]. We’d be delighted to have you on the team! __________________________________________________ AnnaSilverberg (Quality) Hay everyone and a wonderful Happy New Year✨! I wish you all a magical year ahead! The Quality team is always working their magic around and I want to praise our Quality Mentors for all the amazing work! Thank you! The QM PAs, @Remina and @AuroraAstral have been working a lot on increasing the knowledge of our listeners, they have created a couple of very useful forum posts on Active Listening, you can see them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/General_2422/Deepeningtheunderstandingofactivelistening_343721/?post=3737290], here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerResourcesMockChatGuides_2381/EmpathyBoundarieson7CupsTipsforFixers_342925/] and here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerResourcesMockChatGuides_2381/MasteringTextBasedValidationTechniquestoShowEmpathyandBuildConnectionOnline_344371/]. They have also worked diligently on increasing the knowledge of our amazing listeners in the chatrooms by hosting Listener Check-in games which has been absolutely fantastic to be a part of.  If you’re interested in becoming a Quality Mentor, please apply here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_5Tku49HtnxkqYGVpBvz_j3n-jHbYJh305JMMjYQymUATDg/viewform] We look forwards to have you on the team!✨ Another exciting news is that our Listener Coaching Team is under leadership transition. I am the new Ambassador for the team. We have exciting advancements ahead of us and I look forward to continuing working with all the amazing members of the team. If you're interested in becoming a Listener Coach, feel free to fill out this application here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TycC9vN40sdhWw8nlqhBMdGusT1o_D8ZnpFQ1ZEmnBQ/viewform?edit_requested=true]. __________________________________________________ Rebekah (Safety) Happy New Year/Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! 🌞💙 The Safety Team is progressing at a steady pace. As always, we are looking to onboard new members to the Patrol, Outreach and Discussions branches! Read more about these here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/SafetyPatrolOutreachTeamFAQ_285029/]. Please send myself (Rebekah) or tommy a message if you’re interested in joining, but have questions 🌟 Here [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CtvKZ-aBN5EyBDul1zTZRrBitWqqhF3m-xpT4HcLwVw/edit?gid=90171141#gid=90171141] is our safety discussion schedule (under maintenance), and if you’re feeling like it, feel free to complete our fun Safety Quiz from last year, found here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmyFM8M8rvxeFjXIpfO76i1fKMnLweWPwfG-I1Fq-WTks8Kw/viewform]. Thank you for reading 🌞 __________________________________________________ positivePumpkin22 - Active Listening Team Hi 7cups! Happy New Year from AL Team to all of you. I am thrilled to announce @Arie3 (AL2 grader) and @Zebrasarcastic (Adult AMA host) who joined our team last quarter. We deeply appreciate their dedication and energy they’ve brought to our team. Throughout the quarter, we have seen a consistent 75-95% pass rate for all AL tests. I would like to thank all our amazing Graders @SirenOfSerenity @bubblingBreeze14 @Tracey12345 @yourbuddy30 @Amphios @blissart @Raspberrycheesecake @heathermarie95 @Arie3 @Averyjr23 and @PetiteSouris for their tireless hard work and dedication on grading tests timely, your contribution to our team is very much appreciated. I would also like to thank @heathermarie95 for being amazing and showing consistent dedication in both grading and outreach front and for being an amazing team leader 👏  A special shout out to our amazing listeners who took the initiative of taking AL tests to improve their listening skills. Please click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ActiveListeningTestsListenerQuizzes_2102/CongratulationsHighfiveforcompletingOneorALLALTests_281782/?p=31]to congratulate our recent AL grads I am currently recruiting listeners who would like to host AMA (teen side) or do 1-o-1 outreaches to spread awareness of Active Listening Tests, if you would like to help out as Project Agent for the team click here [https://forms.gle/7KmCMXDjbtLMoejJ7]to apply. Yourbuddy30 - General Academy Ambassador Wishing you all a very Happy and a Prosperous New Year, my 7 Cups family. I hope this new year brings a lot of joy, success and happiness in your lives. In the Academy front, I have been working on sending out certificates to our wonderful academy courses graduates (IDG, CBC and TMC) and also our awesome Internship Program graduates. These people have shown resilience and great dedication in completing their courses and huge shoutout to all the course alumni. Hoping to see more people be a part of this and making the most of it.  __________________________________________________ Soulsings AmiablePeace and I have set up regular posting of prompts in the Online Therapy Community to continue getting people involved in the community.  We both continue to subscribe and follow the responses by others and keep the conversation going by asking open ended questions and or sharing.  In 50+ community we continue to offer supportive topic discussions on a regular basis with good participation.  I also act as a Teen Transition Mentor, a Listener mento and a Listener to regular members. I also feel strongly that everyone should take responsibility for reporting people that are obviously acting outside the guidelines.  __________________________________________________ hopedreamlove (Listener rooms) Hello hello hello everyone! I hope you are doing well.  In the last quarter, the Listener Chatroom Supporter team welcomed six new leaders to the team. A huge congratulations to: @hopefulDew435, @ipauline, @PeacefulOnes, @DragonspanAnge, @Starlasky, and @AuroraAstral! Thank you to each of you for supporting our listener chatrooms. I would also like to give a huge shoutout to all of our current Listener Chatroom Supporters as well. You are all fabulous! Finally, a huge thank you to @Fuechsin, our lovely PA, who works hard to ensure all our leaders are supported.  If you interested in joining the team, please click *here* [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerChatroomsInformation_2144/ApplytobeaListenerChatroomSupporter2025_343723/] to find out more about the role and to apply. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message. We are always looking for new Listener Chatroom Supporters to join the team! Wishing you all a wonderful year ahead filled with joy, laughter, and growth. Until next time. ♡ __________________________________________________ HealingTalk - Quality Listening Program At the QLP, the past quarter starter on a dissonant note, when our Mentor Leader left, leaving a void that had to be filled with extra work during the whole quarter.  At the same time, a few Mentors also left for diverse reasons during a peak of trainee applications. A small core of our seasoned Mentors took the extra work willingly and effectively, so the quality of support to trainees was kept at excellent levels as revealed by their comments and reviews (and graduations as you will see).  We invited many qualified Listeners, and threee talented and enthusiastic new Mentors joined our team. I interacted a lot with them and can attest to their high competence, kindness and commitment. They are @Bree849, @Ivy229 and @June777 All our gratitude for their enthusiasm and dedication to supporting our trainees in the best possible way. At the same time, an outstanding and experienced QLP Mentor completed their Mentor Leader training, and will soon step into this role. This fills us with joy, as their leadership will invigorate the QLP, and allow us to reach new heights. The prospects for this new year look very bright. We will have a much strengthened Team and a new enthusiastic, clever and conscientious Mentor Leader. All this will allow us to increase our enrollment, while giving our trainees top-quality support from a team of talented, committed and super-kind Academy Mentors.  I wish to end by congratulating and expressing my heartfelt gratitude to those trainees who graduated during the past quarter from the very rewarding but demanding Quality Listening Program. Congratulations awesome QLP Graduates!: @Ashley211 @BeckyBush @BeesOnFlowers @Blissart @GenerousSmiles7332 @Happy2Help18 @Hermionetps @HopefulMoon5845 @InsightfulPhoenix @IsaGuzNa90 @Jesuslovesyouxoxo @LovelyBlossom5344 @Lucas2022 @MarinaLexi @PatientUnicorn3590 @PhoenixThePoised @RadiantUnicorn3506 @SereneMemory68 @TranquilShell4666 We hugely appreciate you, you are the driving force behind all we do. the reason the QLP exists, and the inspiration to continue improving and growing! __________________________________________________ EmmaE - Listener Community Discussion Team Hi everyone, happy new year! I hope 2025 is off to a great start for all of you.  In the last quarter, we welcomed four new discussion hosts to the team: @patientUnicorn3590 @Kait @AuroraAstral and @Bubbles2025, and one new member to the chatroom outreach team, @SparklesFly. We also onboarded a new LCD Project Agent, @AuroraAstral. I’m so excited to have them onboard! A special shoutout goes to our incredible Project Agent @melonMeloncholy who is always working hard to support our hosts.  I’d also like to recognize our amazing hosts who led LCD sessions last quarter: @Heartsandrosesandpaws, @ChaoticListener, @melonMeloncholy, @Kenzolena, @Mari228, @Kait, @GoldenRuleJG, and @AuroraAstral. Together, the team hosted a total of 27 sessions last quarter! 🌟 A huge thank you to all of our hosts for consistently leading discussions. We are grateful for you and your support to the listener community! The LCD Team is committed to hosting a diverse range of discussions and creating Listener-focused content, such as managing specific chat scenarios and handling difficult interactions. Our goal is to empower Listeners by equipping them with tools and insights to navigate challenges while fostering a sense of connection and support among peers. Are you interested in becoming a discussion host? Read more here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerLearningDiscussions_1896/JoinListenerCommunityDiscussionsTeam_296388/] to learn about all of our hosting opportunities! We are also always looking for project agents! Interested in creating or improving Listener learning content? Consider applying for the project agent role here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerChatroomsInformation_2144/ProjectAgentsWantedListenerChatroomTrack_264063/].  Wishing you all the best in 2025 💗______________________________________________________________ positivePumpkin22 - Leadership Development Program  Hello all! Happy 2025  I would like to give a warm welcome to @kindlemissie and @sleepysalem, new LDP mentors who have shown excellent dedication to the team and successfully completed their trial! I am thrilled to have you both onboard. A big shout-out as well to all our mentors for their ongoing support. Your commitment is truly making a difference! A heartfelt congratulations to our graduates: @Dorcas00, @WillingToHelpU, @Tracey12345, @Maebyb, @hopefulDew435, @PeacefulOnes and @EventHorizons. You all worked incredibly hard, and your dedication has truly paid off. This is an exciting milestone in your journey, and we can’t wait to see where your new skills and knowledge will take you. You’ve set a great example for future trainees, and we are really proud of you. Thanks to the amazing efforts of the LDP team, our program has been running smoothly. We’ve been able to process/complete all tasks within 3-6 days of submissions. I have been actively involved in onboarding new trainees and mentors, mentor outreaches, scheduling emails to trainees, badging as well as sending certificates to the graduates and overseeing the overall management of the program.  We look forward to welcoming more trainees in the program and to witness their growth as future leaders! If you’re interested, please apply from here  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/LeadershipDevelopmentCourseStartHere_2118/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramBecomealeader_288442/] If you have any questions or thoughts about the changes, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. __________________________________________________ LittleBirdie30 & SnowTabby - Care Team Hello everyone! We hope you are all having a wonderful January so far! The Care Team has been growing and we couldn’t be more grateful for everyone who has joined in the last quarter. Shoutout to everyone who joined or came back in the last few months: @ChillingRain @loftalex07 @hopefulDew435 @radiantUnicorn3506 and @AuroraAstral. If you are looking to join the Care Team, you can fill out our application! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe--4C9FaYV3t7drYONEDPHYMxQCxy8zROR1Vfrh00IdnwyFg/viewform] If you are looking for more information about the Care Team, read more here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/TheCareTeam_2237/CareTeamRequirementsandApplication_309208/] We are so grateful to @sleepysalem for becoming the Care Team’s newest Project Agent in the last quarter too! We have a lot of exciting events in the works, so keep an eye out for those too! If you are interested in applying to be a Project Agent for the Care Team, you can fill out the application.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9o3K6itv70mu74RlBbtLzWsKPlK2kjQHqGv8U7p93lwTLFA/viewform] We are always looking to support as many Listeners as we can! We support both new and experienced Listeners and we deliver thank you notes too! If you know of a Listener that could benefit from resources, a check-in, or you want to thank someone, you can do so with our Care Team Referral Form! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9o3K6itv70mu74RlBbtLzWsKPlK2kjQHqGv8U7p93lwTLFA/viewform] As always, our team has been working so hard and we are so grateful for every single team member. Thank you to our team: @AuroraAstral @izzyy528 @loftalex07 @radiantUnicorn3506 @Helping2findaway @hopefulDew435 @RainbowRosie @sleepysalem @Thanhx4  @ChillingRain @heathermarie95 @sweetnutella  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, @LittleBirdie30, or @SnowTabby for any questions. We are so excited for this year! Take care all!  __________________________________________________ KristenHR - Verified Listener Team Happy New Year everyone!  I hope that 2025 will be your best year yet, bringing you peace, joy and hope.  The new year brings us the opportunity to take new steps toward our goals and dreams. In the past quarter, our team has verified and welcomed 129 new verified listeners.  Ninety-one percent of listeners who took the mock chat last quarter passed it.  Congratulations to all who passed and took this step of being recognized as being quality listeners! Thank you to @Izzyy528, our Teen Project Agent, for the hard work this past quarter in the development of a plan to help create additional opportunities for more teen listeners to become verified listeners.  I’m pleased to say that they are already starting to be implemented. Thank you to @Jenna for the extra help over the holidays with getting listeners verified. Thank you to the Verified Listener team for working together to make sure our listeners were verified timely.  @Arie3 @Averyjr23 @azuladragon34 @daydreammemories @EnigmaticCat24 @izzyy528 @Jovialsunshine5049 @kindheartedLily @KindnessMatters2020 @KristenHR @radiantUnicorn3506 @RandomAravyre @SebKOlsen @Shannon1996 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @winfleur @ASilentObserver @Bookworm4 @EmmaE @EvelyneRose @hopedreamlove @Jenna @Rebekah @Suryansh @tommy It’s only through the support of each team member that we can do what we do for 7 Cups.   If you are not involved in a team and are not yet a mentor, and are a firm believer in advancing the quality of listeners, please see this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/JointheListenerVerifiersTeam_46938/] and consider applying for the team.  We could use 2 or 3 additional adult team members. If you are a listener who has been with 7 Cups 5+ weeks and are not yet verified, see this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/VerifiersTeamFrequentlyAskedQuestions_19607/] to become a verified listener.   I look forward to 2025 being 7 Cups’  best year of quality listeners to date.  Continue to Improve your listening skills by seeking mentoring, and let the Verified Listener Team help you show members that they can know you will provide them with a safe, and quality listening experience.
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Project Agents Needed to Expand the Member Welcome Committee!
Community Projects & Events / by Heather225
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 8 hours ago
...See more Apologies for the repost. We had some issues with the google form not showing the applicant name field but everything should now be working. If you applied, please either go in and edit your response (this function is enabled) or send in a new application - thanks! 🙏 ⭐️ The Welcome Committee has grown exponentially since our launch last July, and it’s time for us to start scaling by building our leadership team! The most critical stage of the 7 Cups journey is the beginning, and through the Welcome Committee, we have the opportunity to make a great first impression on our newcomers. The difference between a member receiving a personal welcome message and not is significant—everyone wants to be greeted in a new, unfamiliar place. We are the friendly faces at the door. With that in mind, we invite Verified Listeners who wish to serve this team to join the Welcome Committee as Project Agents. If accepted, you will be allocated a number of responsibilities depending on your chosen focus. Here’s what we need help with:  ↳ Coordinator - This PA is in charge of communicating with the team 1:1 and ensuring smooth operations. * Tasks include but are not limited to: * 1:1 checkins with eacb member of the team * Providing support and coaching * Dashboard supervision * General team management ↳ Recruitment - This PA is responsible for hosting monthly AMAs about the team and helping us reach our monthly onboarding goals. We need someone to: * Host a monthly AMA for listeners to ask questions and learn more about the role * Make creative posts promoting the team * Reach out 1:1 to prospective candidates * Think up new fun ways to bring awareness to the team Note: You must be in a Group Support role and/or familiar with hosting. What are the requirements to be eligible to apply? ✔ A Verified Listener ✔ Must be a member of the Welcome Committee OR be a pre-existing leader with site experience willing to learn ✔ Experienced and comfortable using google documents and spreadsheets ✔ Must have read, understood and agreed to the Leadership Guidelines [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/CommunityInformation_742/7CupsLeadershipGuidelines_222236/] ✔ A clear behavior record within the last 6 months ✔ Anywhere from 1-3 hours weekly to devote to routine tasks Like all aspects of 7 Cups, the Welcome Committee project is forever evolving. If you would like to support us in a different way or have suggestions please contact me. APPLY HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pOWCk3Rs7hQYsMP2Nekwyr47GPjNczL1dvuIWvskn5Y/preview] Questions? Leave them below or send me a PM.
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Drop the Snake, Grab Your Peace 🐍✌️ (Reflection & Discussion)
General Support / by Heather225
Last post
 Saturday
...See more "Imagine being bitten by a snake and instead of trying to help yourself heal and recover from the poison, you're trying to catch the snake to find out the reason it bit you and to prove to it that you didn't deserve it." I was talking to a lovely person here on Cups who shared this parable with me and it got me thinking about how commonly we cling to things that harm us – not just in cases of abuse, but in many areas of life. We hold onto grudges, past hurts, failed expectations, and even our own self-criticism. It's like refusing to let go of the snake that bit us, even as the poison spreads. Acceptance is about acknowledging the reality of the situation, without judgment or resistance. It's okay to feel hurt, angry, or disappointed, but clinging to those feelings only prolongs the pain. Dwelling on the past or worrying about the future prevents us from fully experiencing the present moment. Bring your attention to what you can control now (I am a huge advocate for this. I suggest checking out this post in which I recently tackled an issue using only what's within my control. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/?p=2]) Letting go is often easier said than done, but it's essential for moving on with your life. Because this message is so open to interpretation, I'd like this thread to act as a reflection exercise. I want to hear your perspective! * What "snakes" are you currently holding onto in your life? (This could be anything from a grudge to a past hurt to a negative belief about yourself) * How is holding onto this "snake" affecting you? * What are your biggest obstacles to letting go? * What would it look like to let go of this "snake"? i.e. How would you feel differently? How would it improve your life? I look forward to reading your reflections!
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Congratulations to our first group of "Tranformation Wheel" Testers!!!
Site Updates / by Heather225
Last post
 Friday
...See more Have you ever found yourself working on an issue or challenge in your life, feeling like it’s resolved, only to find that it has slipped over into a new area? Sometimes this can feel like the game whac-a-mole [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whac-A-Mole] where you think you solved the problem only to find it surfacing in a new part of your life. You might find yourself stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors, replaying the same struggles. Last month I introduced a new intervention to confront this called the Transformation Wheel. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] The wheel acts as a container so that the problem, and all the different ways it impacts you, can be captured in one place. You can think of it as a “problem catcher.” This makes the problem easier to track. I used this tool to tackle a personal issue I had been struggling with for years in the hopes of breaking free of the negative cycles it put me in and it’s been transformative. I was feeling an 8/10 (bad!) on the distress scale and after 4 weeks of exploration and investment, the issue has dropped to 2/10, meaning the issue’s well managed now. I have invited all of you to sign up to test it [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/TestersNeededTrytheTransformationWheelandearnabadge_342554/] on an issue in your life to see if this could be a therapeutic tool in our community! It’s with great excitement that I get to announce our first group of forerunners who have completed their 4-week journey! 🎉 @YourCaringConfidant @beckybush @GentleHealingInitiative @stormieandpaws @LittleBirdie30 Congratulations on being among the first to take the wheel and earn the Wellness Warrior badge. This badge symbolizes your dedication to personal growth and your valuable contribution to improving this tool for others. If you have any pointers for anyone considering doing this themselves, please reply below! Thank you for your participation and input! 🥳 ✨✨ Please give these folks a shoutout in the replies! ✨✨ - As a tester, you can help pioneer the way for others to benefit from this exercise by providing first-hand experience and feedback. Be sure to read the enclosed links to understand how the wheel should work for you via this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8R8vyQHTweyA20lEg3lCeIHuyhq1ZSLsb4nVczUtqL5-nlg/viewform] and sign up! I will be taking testers all the way through the end of this month before structuring an official program so please get in on this exclusive badge offer!!
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The Transformation Wheel: FAQs
Site Updates / by Heather225
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Happy 2025 everybody! Last month I introduced a brand new intervention called the Transformation Wheel. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] If you’ve been following along, you know it’s a powerful tool I’ve been using to tackle personal challenges and break free from negative cycles and it’s been transformative. I was feeling an 8/10 on the distress scale and after 4 weeks of exploration and investment, the issue has dropped to a manageable 2/10.  But I am just one of a handful of accounts so far. To measure just how effective this tool is, I need more perspectives. I have requested testers to try it for themselves and give me feedback. Some of you have already signed up and are currently working through it! If you have a problem plaguing you that you want to get control over, read over the Transformation Wheel guide [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_15], download the image, sign up here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/TestersNeededTrytheTransformationWheelandearnabadge_342554/], and start tackling! For those still unclear on some parts of the process, I’d like to answer some frequently asked questions. How do I fill out the Wheel image? There are image editors on your computer/phone you can edit directly onto. There’s also sites like Canva for text adding. Or you can go traditional and print it out or draw it yourself.  Why do I need all these categories? The categories, also known as subtopics or subissues exist to help you gain a deeper understanding of the main issue you're facing. By breaking down the issue into smaller, more manageable parts, you can better identify the root cause. The categories prompt you to consider different aspects of the main issue, such as how it affects your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health. This comprehensive analysis ensures you're not overlooking any important factors. The categories also allow you to track your progress over time. As you work on addressing each, you can rate the severity of the main issue and each category to see how your overall well-being improves. In essence, the subtopics serve as a roadmap for tackling your challenges systematically and thoroughly! What kinds of issues could I work on? We've noticed issues that deal with emotion, well-being, interpersonal relationships and life adjustments tend to blend well with this model. Some examples: Relationship problems: This could include issues with romantic partners, family members, friends, or colleagues. Stress and anxiety: The transformation wheel can help you identify the root causes of your stress and anxiety, and develop coping mechanisms. Low self-esteem: By working through the different aspects of this issue, you can start to develop a more positive self-image. Anger management: The transformation wheel can help you understand what triggers your anger and develop healthy ways to express it. Negative thoughts and behaviors: This exercise can help you identify negative patterns in your thinking and behavior, and develop strategies for changing them. Life transitions: Major life changes, such as a new job, a move, or the death of a loved one, can be challenging. The Transformation Wheel can help you cope with these changes in a healthy way. However, these are just some tested scenarios! Please experiment with yours, try on different issues and see what fits! Okay, I have my issues. What next? Now you’ll work on confronting them! You do this through what are called interventions aka methods/techniques used to address and improve mental well-being.  Talking to a listener, for example, is an intervention. Others, as outlined in the Transformation Wheel guide [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_0], include: * Journaling. The practice of regularly writing down your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and reflections. * Talk with Noni  * Somatic release * Prayer. You can pray for the negative feelings, thoughts and memories to lose their power and potency and to fade. You can pray as generally or as specifically as you want. * Exploring with a therapist How often do I do them? As often as you feel you need to. Some benefit from a daily activity, others a couple of times a week. It depends entirely on how much time you can dedicate and the severity of your issue. The only requirement is consistency. If you don’t put in the work, you won’t progress. Tip: Utilize many different interventions until you find the best ones for your situation. Ex. talk with listeners and keep a journal of your thoughts What if I miss a week? Life happens! If you miss a week, simply start a new week. To get back on the wheel quickly, I recommend the 2-minute rule: "If a task can be completed in two minutes or less, do it immediately." Identify 2-minute tasks: Look for small, quick tasks that can be done in two minutes or less e.g. prayer, mindfulness checkin, gratitude list I did the 4 weeks but am not satisfied with my ratings. Can I do it again? Yes! You can do it as many times as necessary! Are there any worksheets or templates I could use? Yes! We have a PDF worksheet for each week you can download here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1POojXQyix4RYMJLbg9VWgiKgc10ddFvN/view?usp=sharing]. There's also a google document: open and make a copy of it here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxBpW7Bn1D3kNFP_Vx1_5fZlp9BkoPc5fNUMUtP85xM/edit?tab=t.0] - Whether you've tried yet ot not, do you have any questions? Levae them below or drop me a PM!
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Congratulations to our December Welcome Committee Team Member Milestones!
Newbie Hub / by Heather225
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 January 9th
...See more Happy New Year, everyone! Since our launch last July, the Welcome Committee has been at the forefront of 7 Cups, warmly greeting new members and making them feel at home from the beginning of their journey with us! Thanks to them, we have contacted 22,000 (thousand!) new members! Every month we recognize their outreach efforts by awarding milestone badges [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/WelcomeCommitteeTeamBadgesAreHere_335069/]!  Please join me in appreciating our fourth round of leveled-up greeters! Our Grasshoppers for breaking 100+ welcomes: @AGentleGlow @brightOcean1599 @CaringEzra @hopefulDew435 Our Guardians for welcoming over 500 (!!!) members: @Phoenixthepoised @healingsoul4892 And I am super stoked to announce our ambitious Gladiators who have reached 1000+ members: @SoulfulYash @KindleMissie @fruityPond7887 ✨ Please join me in congratulating these caring individuals who embody the spirit of our caring community! ✨ - Are you a Verified Listener who wants to contribute to the cause? Learn about our team and apply here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/CallingAllVerifiedListenersHelpWantedonthe7CupsWelcomeCommittee_332406/]
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2025: Finish the sentence...
Positivity & Gratitude / by Heather225
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 January 6th
...See more As we head into the new year, let's make sure we're starting out on the right foot! Some of you may recognize this reflection exercise from last year [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/2024Finishthesentence_319754/].  When you think about 2025, what do you want to achieve? What's the first thing that comes to mind? That may be what you want to focus on. If you're the type who prefers to really think about it, that's good too! At the end of the sentences, you should have an idea of what you want to work on this year. Finish the sentences! ⭐ In 2025 I would like to... ⭐ To do this, I need to... What do you want to work on and how do you plan to get there? My tip is to focus on wellness over resolutions.  Revisit your reply to this post often to make sure you're still going in the right direction. Monitoring your progress is key to creating lasting change!
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An amazing person. Cares about others feelings, not too many of those left and admits when things do not go according to plain, not too many of those left either. They are amazing and I am so grateful they are in the position of Community Director here at 7cups. So glad Glen and his team brought Heather (H) on board. We are so lucky and blessed to have them here.
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Amazing Person. So down to earth. A great friend. An amazing Community Director. Always there when you need them. Hard working. Has a heart of gold. Knows a lot about 7cups. Has a passion for helping others. They are a leader among leaders. A very humble, but a very wise leader. Always, makes time for others. I hope they stay at 7cups, for a long while.
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