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Tiny Steps, Round 1: Reflect on a skill you've learned that you're grateful for.

Leadership Development Program / by Hope

6 minutes ago

Tiny Steps Round 1: Write a statement for yourself

Content Volunteer Team / by Hope

7 minutes ago

I hate how easily I trusted people

General Support / by hopefulencounter

7 minutes ago

Tiny Steps Round 1: Something you are grateful for

7 Cups Academy / by Hope

9 minutes ago

The Power of Forgiveness

7 Cups Online Therapy / by amiablePeace77

20 minutes ago

...See more Most of us will know the case where you feel angry because someone has wronged you and you suffer from the consequences. There might be thoughts like “Why me?” “How could they have done this?” “It’s not fair!” or even “I want revenge!” "Forgiving a person who has wronged you is never easy, but dwelling on those events and reliving them over and over can fill your mind with negative thoughts and suppressed anger" Excerpt from The Power of Forgiveness [https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/the-power-of-forgiveness] Doing little things in daily life is one approach to become more at ease with forgiveness. Often people do us wrong with things that are not personal like cutting a line. It’s important to notice that the act was not intentionally directed at us! Sometimes people do us wrong intentionally though and it can help to recall a time when you treated someone harshly and were forgiven. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting! However, the act of forgiveness is healing, it means you put down the burden you carry. It can be very difficult in some situations though where serious harm was caused. In such instances a person might benefit from professional help in order to prevent suffering from the traumatic experience for the rest of their life. Participation question: * What kind of thoughts are going through your mind when someone wronged you and you have to bear the consequences of it? * How are you usually dealing with such thoughts and what helps you to find peace again? * What helps you to forgive yourself? Helpful Videos: How To Forgive [https://youtu.be/d-K5btaxEFY?si=orO4Jl2SLVWS-Eq9] Helpful Resources: Forgiveness: Your health depends on it [https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/forgiveness-your-health-depends-on-it] Seeking Help Mental stress can cause us not to be able to see the good things in life and lead to excessive rumination or worries which can result in serious health problems. If you have serious, long-term problems with negative thinking and feeling depressed, see your doctor or talk to a therapist if they are related to any mental challenges. Are you looking for a therapist? 7 Cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information on what happens in online therapy at 7 Cups, Read Lisa’s (a therapist and director of therapy) explanation https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/] To apply for 7 Cups online therapy, click on this link (must be logged into member account) https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1 [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1]