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Random Acts of Kindness [Masterpost 2025]

by VerseArt

27 minutes ago

...See more Welcome! Hope you are doing great and having a wonderful day. Today is a great day to be kind to ourselves and others! At 7 Cups, we encourage everyone to be kind to each other and practice random acts of kindness. I always believe that ‘If given a choice between doing the right thing and the kind thing, choose the kind one.’ On behalf of the Positivity and Gratitude [https://www.7cups.com/home/gratitude/] Sub-Community, I invite you all to our 3 day-long events to celebrate some Random Acts of Kindness starting today. Hope you all have an awesome time participating in all the following events and discussions in both chatrooms and forums. Huge shoutout to @Bubbles2025 for organizing this wonderful event!! ♥️♥️ Event Schedule Day 1: Forum Masterpost & Ice-breaker on “Random Acts of Kindness”(Feb 20) Day 2: Forum Activity on ‘ Unscramble the words’ (Feb 21) Day 3: Forum & Chat Room Discussion on ‘What is Kindness and How does it impact someone’s life ’ (Feb 22) Ice - breaker 1: What does being kind mean to you? Ice - Breaker 2: What is the kindest thing someone has done for you? We will update this thread regularly with the event links. So, make sure you subscribe to this thread to attend all celebrations of the kindness season. Are you interested in joining our team? Check this post: https://www.7cups.com/forum/HelpWanted_188/SubCommunities_2099/HelpWantedPositivityGratitude_230961/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/HelpWanted_188/SubCommunities_2099/HelpWantedPositivityGratitude_230961/] 🧡 Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0qPN9vO82ZkV4PtWnJvcLvwDF-DL8lteKzCmNAV17KgiIRA/viewform] is the Feedback Form. Your feedback is precious for our P&G community to grow and is very helpful in spreading positivity.

Unscramble the Words

by VerseArt

5 hours ago

...See more Hello lovely people! Hope y'all are doing well and staying safe! Welcome to Day 2 of the "Random Acts of Kindness” Event. Huge shoutout to @Bubbles2025 for organizing this wonderful event and writing this amazing piece!! ♥️♥️ Kindness is one of the most powerful yet underrated forces in the world. It is more than just being polite or saying nice things—it is about showing care, empathy, and understanding toward others. Acts of kindness, whether big or small, have the ability to brighten someone’s day, ease their burdens, and create a positive ripple effect in a community. In a world that can sometimes feel harsh and competitive, kindness reminds us of our shared humanity and our responsibility to look out for one another. One of the most important aspects of kindness is that it does not always require grand gestures. A simple smile, a thoughtful compliment, or helping someone who is struggling can have a meaningful impact. In school, for example, students face many challenges, from academic stress to social pressures. A kind word or a supportive gesture from a classmate can make all the difference. Even small efforts, like holding the door for someone or including a quiet student in a group conversation, show that kindness is about being aware of others' feelings and needs. However, being kind is not always easy. It requires patience, understanding, and sometimes even courage. There may be moments when kindness is met with indifference or even negativity, but that should not discourage us from continuing to be kind. True kindness is not about seeking rewards or recognition—it is about doing what is right simply because we care. Choosing kindness in difficult situations, such as standing up for someone being bullied or offering forgiveness instead of holding grudges, takes strength and character. In the long run, kindness benefits not just the people who receive it but also those who give it. Studies show that acts of kindness can improve mental health, reduce stress, and even increase happiness. When we treat others with compassion and respect, we build stronger relationships and create an environment where everyone feels valued. A culture of kindness in schools, workplaces, and communities makes the world a better place, encouraging cooperation, trust, and mutual support. Ultimately, kindness is a choice that we make every day. It is not about perfection but about consistently trying to be a source of positivity for others. Whether through words or actions, we all have the power to make someone’s life a little better. The more kindness we put into the world, the more it grows, creating a cycle of goodwill that can inspire change in ways we may never fully realize. Unscramble these words anoiosmcsp mtehypa tnpcaiee lhgiean pnioapatirce gamounrnteece 🧡 Here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/HonoringVolunteersSpecialEvents_2119/RandomActsofKindnessMasterpost2025_347194/]is the Masterpost [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/HonoringVolunteersSpecialEvents_2119/RandomActsofKindnessMasterpost2025_347194/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/HonoringVolunteersSpecialEvents_2119/RandomActsofKindnessMasterpost2025_347194/]of this event. 🧡 Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0qPN9vO82ZkV4PtWnJvcLvwDF-DL8lteKzCmNAV17KgiIRA/viewform] is the Feedback Form [https://forms.gle/ud8EGmtq7gsotmZh8]. Your feedback is very valuable for our P&G community to grow and is very helpful in spreading positivity.

Join 7 Days of Kindness Challenge: ✨ Spread the Spark ✨

by ASilentObserver

2 days ago

...See more Hello Community, Everyone is invited to join us for a week-long challenge dedicated to spreading positivity and making a difference, one kind act at a time. From February 10th to 16th, join us to participate in the challenge and focus on brightening the world around us and spreading positivity in your unique ways. Please know that each day brings a new opportunity to share the love and every step and effort counts in accumulating positivity. This challenge is part of the Random Acts of Kindness Week event [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/JoinourRandomActsofKindnessWeekFeb10th14th_346246/]. So here is the 7 Days Checklist * Uplift Someone: Do 1-3 acts that brighten someone's day. A smile, a kind word, a helping hand – even small gestures can make a big impact. * Connect and Appreciate: List 1-5 things you're grateful for and express your appreciation to those around you. Take your moment to celebrate the good in our lives and acknowledge the people who make it special. * Share Your Skills: List 1-3 of your talents and think about how you can use them to help others. Share what you know and let's put our skills to good use. * Support a Cause: List 1-3 causes you'd like to support and consider what you might need to get involved. Whether it's donating time, and resources, or simply spreading awareness, every little bit helps. * Kindness to Yourself: List 1-5 things you do for self-care and self-compassion. Please know you can't pour from an empty cup. Prioritize your well-being and show yourself some love. * Community Kindness: List 1-5 things you can do to support your local community. Let's share and explore ways to make a positive impact where we live. * Reflect and Inspire: Focus on sharing your experiences from the week and inspiring others with your stories of kindness. Let's create a ripple effect of positivity. Join the Good News Wall to do it. https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/General_2448/SpreadtheJoyonOurGoodNewsWall_346499/ How to join the challenge: * Anyone can join this challenge and let us know in this thread that you accept the challenge. * Then, for the next 7 days, you can do any activities in any order you can and try to get close to completing all the activities on the checklist. * Every time you complete an activity, let us know here what activity you completed and what you did to complete it. * You can do one activity more than once as well. The more you do, the greater the ripple effect of good vibes will be. * Invite your friends to participate in this challenge by tagging them in this thread. Share your acts of kindness, and reflections, and inspire others to join in. Let's join us and make this week a celebration of kindness and uplift each other through kindness and positivity.

Random Acts of Kindness [Masterpost 2025]

Care Team & Cupsgiving! 🦃🍁🍂🧡

by LittleBirdie30

February 10th

Happy international volunteers day!

by Listeningsarinn

December 7th, 2024

Pride-Themed Flag game!

by KatieTheWingedOne

June 2nd, 2024

...See more Welcome to all in this thread on the second day of this week's event! 💜 The theme of this month's event is pride month! As the community and allies are celebrating and bringing awareness to many topics, and our first post was quite in depth i thought to bring awareness to the many identities in this wonderful community through a fun and light activity :) That activity being labelling flags As part of the P&G sub-community exploring aspects with a positive and open mindset is important to us :) Therefore in this activity you're invited to explore unique identities and their representative flags! How to play! * In this game there will be ten images of flags representing 10 identities * Each of these images will be labelled in number order * In the replies write the number order with your answer (the label of the flag)! The game: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ------------------------- Clickable links for the community and event (all links in blue are clickable! :)) -HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PositivityGratitude_170/HonoringVolunteersSpecialEvents_2119/PrideMonthMasterPost_280386/] is the masterpost for this event! (The P&G communities pride-month event!) - HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LGBTQMOGIISupport_58/LGBTQMOGIICommunitySpecialandGlobalEvents_1333/LGBTQMOGIIPrideMonth2022EventsMasterpost_278846/] is the masterpost for June's events! (To join other events hosted this month) - HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/SubcommunityHelpWanted_2306/HelpWantedPositivityGratitude_272271/] is the link to more information on joining the community (if you'd wish to join or explore the community more :)) - HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0qPN9vO82ZkV4PtWnJvcLvwDF-DL8lteKzCmNAV17KgiIRA/viewform] is the feedback form for the P&G community! Your feedback is very valuable in allowing the community to grow!

Volunteer Month 2024: Gratitude & Tagging Game!

by Heather225

April 27th, 2024

April 2024 Global Volunteer Month: Let's Talk Self-Care

by Heather225

April 21st, 2024

...See more Hi, everyone! It’s Global Volunteer Month [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/AprilisGlobalVolunteerMonthCelebratingour7CupsCommunity_326954/] and I’m here to talk about one of the most important aspects of sustainable volunteering: self-care! Volunteering is a rewarding experience, but it's important to remember that you can't pour from an empty cup. Just like putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others on an airplane, prioritizing self-care is essential. As they say, “self-care is not an expense, but an investment.” Here are some things to remember when giving your time and energy to our beautiful community: * Set Boundaries: Be clear about your time commitment and stick to it. Don't feel obligated to take on more than you can comfortably handle. Don’t overcommit. * Mind Your Wellbeing: Volunteering can expose you to challenging situations. It's okay to say "no" to specific tasks or take a mental break if needed. * Nurture Your Passions: Schedule time for activities you enjoy outside of volunteering. This could be anything from reading a book to spending time in nature – recharge your batteries with activities that bring you joy. * Connect with Others: You have a built-in support system in our community. If you’re a listener and need to unload after a difficult chat or discuss listening challenges, reach out to a Peer Supporter. Here’s what they do and how to connect with them! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/General_2422/PeerSupportFAQHowToConnect_327368/] * If you’re in a leadership position, know that you can take time away from it at any point. Simply communicate this with the respective head of the program/project. We also understand that life happens! The beauty of volunteering is if you need to go for a while, you can always return to us. * Burnout is real. If you ever feel you are at risk of burnout, or just want to learn about what it is, this is one of our best resources for understanding and preventing burnout in growth path form. [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/preventing-burnout-at-7-cups/] Lastly, here's our listener resources masterlist, including an entire section dedicated to boundaries and self-care! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerResourcesMockChatGuides_2381/ListenerResourcesMasterListForumLibrary_228279/] And remember, it’s okay to put yourself first. It’s not selfish—it’s actually necessary to maintain good health so you can be at your best. What are your favorite self-care practices as a volunteer to stay balanced and energized? Share your tips and tricks in the comments below, or link to any helpful resources you've found within the 7 Cups community (forum posts, guides, etc.) Let's keep this conversation going and support each other in prioritizing self-care!

April is Global Volunteer Month: Celebrating our 7 Cups Community!

by Heather225

April 11th, 2024

Positivity & Gratitude SC Automated Taglist

by Tazzie

April 8th, 2024

...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to Positivity & Gratitude SC Automated Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?164b5fb9f7364c2fed4ec3931a163922]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words, Please remove me. 176 people - February 18th 2023 @02Aditi02 @1life1universe @4GetMeNottt @AbHinc @Actuallynobody017 @AddictedTealover98 @amalieee8303 @AmethystAngel @Antthony101 @ArtemisGrey @avahenrie123 @AveryLove @awesomeMoment4384 @black1995 @blissedNblessed @Bluesky1964 @BlueSkyes1125 @Bnaner55 @Booklover95 @breeuniqemsns @brendenjensen @brilliantMoment97 @brutalBiscuit @Bubbles2025 @BwahahaLove @CalmCow @calmsoulmeet @calmWillow5266 @caringCreature8571 @caringHope1976 @catlover456 @centremid @CheeryMango @Christiinee @ColorfulKiwi436 @comfortingRose21 @CompassionCake @considerateParadise6717 @cosmicats @courteousWater2527 @DeeGold @diamondintheROUGH2022 @diligentChestnut509 @easyRaspberries164 @EmbStitcher33 @endyb156 @exquisitePeace7976 @exuberantMaple397 @fearlessFriend6573 @Fearlesslake610 @ferventflame @fluffyunicorns84 @freshMelon54 @frostyOcean72 @futuredavidblue98 @fy64 @genie20 @GhostLily @glisteningeyes @GloriaD @GoldenRuleJG @Gozzil @GracexGrey31 @GustyOne4U @happyface1014 @HappyTree906 @healinghearts0718 @HealingSinthia @healingWhisper @herealways27 @higherselfhealing999 @Hpoole @immaddie @intellectualDrum3128 @ItsReganingRain @JayTheBird14 @Jennifer164 @JetBlu2507 @JustOneMoreEpisode @K87 @KACOSMIC @Kassy7cups @Katiets @kindKitten1457 @KoiFish @korange @Ktlev07 @Lexloveslife @lightingsun12345 @LightofWorld @lilypilli @lindseynlola @littleSky9143 @Ljubicica5 @Lolowise475 @LovetoGod @lunaa1990 @Lysandra @mellietronx @melliotm @MissPen @MissSkeleton @moonrust @MrJacob @mxmes @nadiasaleh26 @neatBalloon7178 @neonSpring3394 @neverendingMermaid74 @niceDaisy36 @nickname55304 @nordurnStar @oliqia @optimisticRaspberries5247 @orangeyouglad68 @Orthrus @Paprika001 @parisliangbts @Peaceintruth @peppermintlove @Pidge2 @princesstears @PumpkabooKayla @PurpleSnail @purpleWheel873 @Ramiluz1 @RationalMe7 @Redmark @Redmitray19 @reliablebutoftenforgotten @resourcefulPond1641 @SadHippo208 @sail46 @sarang26 @SavoyTruffle20 @SeekingOkay @selena555 @selflessSpruce1515 @serenitysearch @ShyCat1678201 @SilverSeastar @sincerePenny4591 @skittygirl @Skyy0 @smolstrawberries @SofiaStardust @Softhearted975 @SpicyHeart @Stardew3 @Storyhymns1234 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @sunshinegiraffe123 @supportiveApple61 @SweetDreamer69 @sweetlife101 @Swiftygirl13 @tealCurrent9178 @TheAutumnWitch @Themorningowl @tillyszarawarski02 @TNTDynamite @Totheskyandbeyond @Tye00 @VerseArt @Violiness @warmheartedBlackberry592 @WarmLightXO @WelcomeToChat @WhiteAlbatros @WhiteDolphin27 @WowThatsABigHug @Youmatteralways @ZaraRo @Zeraphim @zulegirl @zunygne0505 Edited by MistyMagic

Celebrating International Day of Happiness!

by Heather225

March 23rd, 2024

Unscramble The Words - Forum Activity

by Bubbles2025

January 1st, 2024

Coping Through The Holidays - Forum Discussion

by Bubbles2025

December 31st, 2023

...See more 🌟 Hello everyone, I hope that you all are doing well. I know I have not followed the schedule, and I truly apologize! I had a family emergency that needed my full attention, but now I am back and ready for us to continue this event! 🌟 ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧ 💛 Today we are going to discuss how to cope with the holidays. Coping through the holidays can be a callous thing to do. It can be so hard when we don't always have something to celebrate, or we don't get along with family, or simply the holidays make us feel worse. These are all completely valid and common things to feel during this time. I know that coping can be so painful, but hopefully after this discussion, it becomes a little bit easier. 💛 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ˳༄꠶ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 💬 So of course the first question we ask ourselves is, what is triggering these emotions/feelings towards the holiday? A lot of people don't like the holidays because it reminds them of loved ones that have passed, they feel lonely, or any other reason. Being able to pinpoint why we are feeling the way we are is a great place to start. The holidays can stir up feelings of grief if you have lost a loved one. Naturally, some of us attempt to push these feelings away and try to avoid them altogether. However, these reactions are normal, and burying them will just create a spill over and begin to impact your mood and behavior. Instead, acknowledge the way you feel. Just the act of stating how you feel can be therapeutic and may help you move through the various aspects of your grief. 💬 Once we have been able to pinpoint the feelings and triggers, we can then find ways to help us cope and get through them. The first thing we can do is plan. If we try and make a plan and stay busy, it can make it easier to cope and give us less time to think about the negative parts of the holidays. Being able to make plans and have a routine can potentially make coping a lot easier. Staying busy and active are ways to help us be distracted. "Think about what was stressful about last year, and make adjustments. Create a budget for what you can spend and stick to it. Carve out days/times to shop, cook or clean. Plan out how you will manage that annoying relative. If your aunt seems to always criticize you, find a seat at the opposite end of the table. We can’t always control what people say or do, but we can try to set ourselves up for the best possible scenario. If she still manages to make a dig, manage your reaction, pull her aside and tell her how it makes you feel. Let her know what you would like to see happen instead, i.e. “If you have a concern about my boyfriend, will you bring it up after he leaves next time?” But most importantly, and if you can, plan to spend time with the people who make you happy." 💬 Preventing burnout is such an important part of the holidays. we need to be making sure we are taking care of our bodies and understanding when we need to take a break and so something for ourselves. For many, the holiday season brings joy, but it can also bring more stress and some conflicting obligations. It is important to prioritize what brings joy and emotional recharge (people or activities). It’s okay to say no to situations that stress you out, whether it's attending a party with people who have mistreated you or missing a party in a week that's been too intense at work. ₓ◦｡˚○┈┈┈୨˖ ͘ ☆ ͘ ˖ ୧┈┈┈○˚｡◦ₓ 🌼 These are just a few of the many things we can do to help us cope through the holidays. I appreciate you all taking the time to read this post and joining in on our discussions. I have a few questions for you to answer if you feeL comfortable. 🌼 •─────────•°•❀•°•─────────• Questions: 1. How do you best cope when feeling stressed during the holidays? 2. What is one piece of knowledge that you would like to share about coping with these tough times? 3. What do you feel is the biggest stressor when it comes to the holidays? ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧ Please tag your friends and help share this Discussion around the community! 🧡 Here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/HonoringVolunteersSpecialEvents_2119/TisTheSeasonToStayPositiveMASTERPOST_320112/] is the Masterpost for this post. Check it out for more fun events. 🧡 Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0qPN9vO82ZkV4PtWnJvcLvwDF-DL8lteKzCmNAV17KgiIRA/viewform] is the Feedback Form [https://forms.gle/ud8EGmtq7gsotmZh8]. Your feedback is very valuable for our P&G community to grow and is very helpful in spreading positivity.

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