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World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Workplace Wellbeing
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 October 16th
...See more Hi everyone, The 2024 World Mental Health Day theme is Mental Health at Work: It is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace. Some of our admins and ambassadors have shared helpful tips on how to prioritize workplace wellbeing and I will be sharing them in this thread!  Have a reflection about these tips or want to share your own? Feel welcome to join the discussion by replying to this thread.
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Work Prompt #20: What is teamwork for you?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 11th
...See more Welcome back all, I hope you are all taking it easy on yourself at work this week. A few weeks ago we discussed: What is one question that might be bothering you? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/]  Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts for discussion. I enjoyed them. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/] and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you. This week's prompt: What is teamwork for you? What role does teamwork play in your workplace? This discussion is focused on what is teamwork and how it works out for you. The goal is to discuss and share our thoughts, views, and how we want the teamwork to be. Let's share to discuss I look forward to hearing and discussing with you all. 
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Work & Career Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 August 18th
...See more Welcome to the Work & Career Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 18 August 2024 (updated by @tommy) @bubblegumwings1234 @CyclingThroughLife @daydreammemories @ImpudentIncognito @IsayUncle @KristenHR @nordurnStar @sky2Ocean20 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @trueconfidant123 @warmheartedCamp3360
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I got a job!! 🙏 *feeling blessed*
by Kait
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more Hellooo to the work & career community! 👩‍💼 I have been actively job searching for the past 2.5 months and I am happy to report that I landed a job!  Woohoo! It's been quite the stressful job search (I'm sure you all can relate to the stresses of resumes, job applications, phone screens, interviews, etc). I feel so relieved to have a job. The only thing is...I'm am totally inexperienced for the role... yikes! Here's the thing...it's a management job, of 3 locations & I've never even been a manager before! Now- I didn't swindle my way into this job (the hiring manager knows I've never been a manager before). The person who hired me still felt confident enough in my abilities to give me such an amazing opportunity to build my resume and make great strides in my career.  So, on one hand, I know how lucky I am that my resume landed on the desk of someone who is willing to give me a chance. And trust me- I am so thankful for that. But, on the other hand, I'm super duper anxious to dive head first into the unknown. What happens if I fail? So, does anyone have any encouragement for me? Has anyone here ever taken a big leap in their career...maybe so much so that they kind of felt like an imposter? How did things turn out? Were you able to work through the anxiety of not knowing what the heck you're doing??
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Feeling worried and confused
by practicalMelon8533
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more I'm a bipolar affective disorder patient, I'm finding it difficult to choose a career path or skills to learn or establish my own business. Right now I just empty and hopelessness, please kindly suggest to me what I can do
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Feeling Overworked
by impartialWheel9079
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I am feeling a bit overwhelmed and overworked and I’m not sure how appropriated I really am. I love the way everyone tells me how great I’m doing but annoyed by all the work I have to do at the same time but I love the way it feels to be praised so I do the work and don’t complain, which makes them add more things to do to my checklist.
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Is stree as a student possible
by wittyPal3721
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I don't know what to do at this point ...parents say that stress doesn't happen to the student but I am feeling helpless...I don't know where to put this ...I was told that first steps should always be baby steps . Today I have started my free 3 month membership....I am a student who finds it highly difficult to study ...I think I might be having an additiction ofy mobile phone....i need help in studies , I have tried everything to study but the tricks won't work 😔 help mee plzzzzz
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End of year Check-In: Let's reflect on 2024
by healingsoul4892
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi hi all sweet people❤️hope you're all doing well Can you believe it? We're standing at the doorway of 2025, with 2024 wrapping up its story. For some this time of year is filled with twinkling lights, laughter and celebration. For others, it may feel heavier, a time of reflection, longing or just trying to make it through. Whatever this season feels like for you, it's okay. You are valid and you are seen. I wanted to take a moment to pause, breathe and connect with you. This is a space for us to reflect, share and just be. How has this year been for you? Were there moments of joy or growth that you're holding close? Challenges that shaped you, even if they felt overwhelming at the time? Perhaps there are things you wish had been different, opportunities you wish you'd taken, or things you're still figuring out. You don't have to have all the answers and you certainly don't need to pretend to feel something you don't. This space is yours, to share your journey, your hopes or even your frustrations. Whether this year has been about climbing mountains or simply putting one foot in front of the other, every single step matters. Let's take a moment to honor all that we've been through, the good, the tough and the in-between. You've made it to this point and that's something worth celebrating in itself As we look toward the new year, remember: you are enough, just as you are. You matter, your feelings matter and the world is better with you in it. And if I don't get to "see" you before the new year (I know some of us may be taking a break during the holidays) i want to send you my warmest wishes. Whether you're celebrating this season or not, I want to send you my warmest thoughts. For those of you celebrating, I hope your time is filled with peace, love and joy. And for those who may find this time of year challenging, I'm sending you comfort, strenght and the reminder that you are never alone in how you feel. May this next chapter bring us all new possibilities and may we find moments of peace and care together, no matter what the holidays mean for each of us✨ ------------------------- Tagging from the current taglist: @bubblegumwings1234 @CyclingThroughLife @daydreammemories @ImpudentIncognito @IsayUncle @KristenHR @nordurnStar @sky2Ocean20 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @trueconfidant123 @warmheartedCamp3360
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Overcoming Work and Career Challenges
by Maltaweel
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Overcoming Work and Career Challenges Work can be rewarding but also overwhelming. If you’re facing burnout, career uncertainty, or workplace stress, remember you’re not alone. Here are some quick tips to navigate these challenges: 1. Acknowledge Your Feelings: Recognize how stress impacts you and give yourself permission to feel. 2. Set Boundaries: Protect your time by saying no to overcommitments and prioritizing self-care. 3. Seek Support: Talk to a mentor, colleague, or a listener on 7 Cups for perspective and guidance. 4. Focus on Growth: Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and celebrate small wins. 5. Explore Options: If your current role feels misaligned, look into ways to adjust or explore new opportunities. Your career is a journey, and every step matters. Remember to prioritize your well-being along the way. Would you like to tweak it further?
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Nightmare of an autodidact programmer
by Jalileh
Last post
 Monday
...See more 4-5 years of software enthusiasm has made me a good programmer in my opinion. I know 13 languages and have 40k lines of maintainable code in mostly C++ and JS. I regret never networking (ASD and introvert) and have no clue on how to land a job as an autodidact, I find talking to people harder than talking to the CPU and neither do I enjoy it in my current predicament. I'm not going near HR anymore that will probably break me if I continue. I thought about GitHub contributions on open source projects and I'd like some confirmation if this actually works.
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Blooming into New Beginnings at 7Cups
by MsBhavnaSingh
Last post
 December 14th
...See more Today, I step into the garden of growth and discovery as I begin my internship at 7Cups. Like a painter with a blank canvas, I’m ready to splash it with colors of learning, curiosity, and creativity. Here’s to learning all the hallmarks of Active Listener and meaningful connections!
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I cannot fathom working for 35+ more years
by turquoise21
Last post
 December 7th
...See more I’m 31. I’m on my fifth job since graduating college back in 2016. Worked for healthcare for the majority of these years, a short stint in the food industry, and now I’m in an entry level corporate position. I am burned out. Beyond burnt out. Every job I’ve held in my professional years has been high stress, unreasonable workloads, and unsatisfying.  I have no aspirations for trying to find a new “career”. I have searched and scoured and taken various free online courses for different interests and I do not care for anything. I just want a job that can make ends meet and not make me mentally unwell   I’m miserable and so exhausted. I’m crabby and *** off all the time. I can’t relax when I’m not at work. I hate all the repeated advice of making sure to set boundaries, getting enough sleep, exercising, having hobbies, not being so serious about work, finding another new job that won’t make you mentally unwell. This is capitalism, baby. Take it or be homeless. All I’ve know is large corporate companies, I can’t imagine small businesses could be better.  I hate that I have to work to survive on a planet I didn’t even ask to be on. I wasn’t made for sitting at a computer for 8+ hours a day, but I have no direction on where to head anymore. I’m completely lost and discouraged. Everyday I hope something just takes me out so I can get a break.  
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Time to Resign?
by Jaeteuk
Last post
 December 6th
...See more So, I haven't been working since August of this year, due to a loss of someone in my extended family. As I am grieving during this time, I've been seeing a counsellor, joined a Grief Group Support hosted in a Church, and checking in with my GP on a monthly basis.  For those who have not been seeing my previous posts about work, here is a brief description: I work in a local hospital, in a position called OR Aide (Operating Room). I'm not a nurse, but my tasks revolve around nurses, anesthesiologists, surgeons and patients. I have been working as a Casual (meaning, I only have work when others on my team are on vacation) for the past 4 years. People on my team have also caused trouble for me, complaining of my work ethics. When I believe I'm already working beyond what is required. So, it makes me feel like they are just teasing/bullying me for fun. ~~~~~~~~~ During my time away from work, grieving, I have changed my views in life and I feel that a career change is needed. Also, because with the grief, it comes in waves, depending on if I encounter a trigger.. I had felt over the past month, my emotions had been on a bit of roller coaster ride and it will continue to be like this. Working at the Hospital, there are expectations, and in my current state, I honestly don't know when I will be ready to take on my job again. So, thoughts of resigning has been lingering. My brother and I started our own online business last summer, although with the grief, I haven't really done much with it. But, if I do plan to resign from the Hospital, I will be putting all my effort and time to make it succeed. Ever since the loss, my mind has been non-functional, with short-term memory losses, and not being about to think. As most days, it's just brain fog, or like it has shutdown. So, working at the Hospital with the tasks that is required from me, I may not work as productive and efficient. I will need to decide before the New Year.. as that is when I said I'll contact my Manager again.
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I'm depressed from studying
by monalissabeverly
Last post
 December 5th
...See more Good afternoon! Thank you for the discussion. I've entered my first year of university and I'm facing a lot of problems that I want to solve. One of the most important problems is essay writing. I want to learn how to write essays, so I need ways to write a good essay. I tried to write an essay by myself but it's hard for me to start because I don't know the structure of essay writing. Where can I read more about it? If you know any such services I will be grateful for the service for sharing. Have a nice day!
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Sharing work wisdom
by healingsoul4892
Last post
 December 5th
...See more Hi hi, lovely humans!👋 🧡Happy Cupsgiving!🧡 Sooo, today's theme is Sharing Wisdom (which btw feels a little heavy, ngl, but hey, we love a good deep dive now and then, right?). Anyway, it got me thinking, like, how much random wisdom we accidentally pick up just by... existing at work? You know, those moments where you're like, "Wait. What just happened? Did I actually learn something from that mess?" or like, "Wow, that was... oddly profound for a Monday morning." For example (and don't laugh): once, I literally forgot to unmute myself on Zoom for like... the entire meeting. Cringe central. But, plot twist, it taught me to triple-check before I speak. And to, you know, listen more😂little things like that, but they kinda stick with you, you know? So, I wanna know, have you had any of those !ohhh" or "huh, okay then" moments at work? Doesn't have to be deep or serious (though it totally can be if you feel like it), maybe its just something funny that taught you a lesson or like, an unexpected insight about yourself, or...idk, life in general? Drop your stories, or just chill and read what others share (tthats totally cool too). No pressure, no rules here, except for like, be nice, obviously😅oh, and bonus points if your story involves coffee or snacks, because priorities☕🍩 Alright, im gonna stop rambling now (seriously, someone stop me lol). Can't wait to hear what you've got! Or not! Either way, wishing you a chill, wisdom-filled day. Or at least one without unmuted-Zoom-mishaps🙃

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