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I am thankful for ________
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more Complete the sentence and Join the #ThankYouChain!  As part of the Gratitude Event [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/2024GratitudeWeekw7Cups_336990/], let's spread some positivity together. ✨ Join the "Thank You to" chain and show your appreciation for someone or something special.  How to participate: * Tag 3 friends you'd like to nominate. * Share a heartfelt message thanking someone or something that made a positive impact on your life. * Use the hashtag #ThankYouToChain Let's create a wave of gratitude together. 🙏❤️ 
Peer Appreciation Program
by
Last post
 6 hours ago
...See more We present to you Peer Appreciation Program where you can observe and appreciate good qualities in a 7cups peer. The peer could be any fellow cupser- a fellow member, a fellow listener, anyone on cups basically or yourself, yes, you can appreciate yourself as well. Read more about it Here (clickable) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PositivityGratitude_170/PeerAppreciationProgram_2310/AppreciateYourForever1_273981/]. ❤ If you take time to observe and talk about a good quality in another, then that quality starts becoming a part of your personality. Is that not amazing?!! Use this form to Appreciate a fellow cupser or yourself: Peer Appreciation Form [https://tinyurl.com/PeerAppreciation] (clickable) The appreciation submitted through the above form will be posted in this thread! Want to join our team? Click here to apply. [https://tinyurl.com/SmileSpreaderRole] Need tips for writing an appreciation message? Check out this wonderful post by @Hope [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PositivityGratitude_170/AppreciationProgram_2310/Howtowriteagoodappreciationmessage_217730/] Got questions about the program? Read the FAQ here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PositivityGratitude_170/PeerAppreciationProgram_2310/PeerAppreciationProgramFAQ_274239/]. Have feedback for us? Write to us in this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PositivityGratitude_170/PeerAppreciationProgram_2310/PeerAppreciationProgramFeedbackThread_274171/]. We are all ears. Appreciated someone or yourself, And/ Or you're a smile spreader who posted an appreciation? Please share your experience by clicking here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PositivityGratitude_170/AppreciationProgram_2310/ShareYourExperience_297487/]. We'd like to encourage you more. (Sunisshiningandsoareyou last updated this thread with additional information on 03/28/2023)
Celebrating Gratitude with 7 Cups This Thanksgiving
by CheeryMango
Last post
 21 hours ago
...See more As we approach the season of gratitude, 7 Cups is excited to announce our special Thanksgiving events, where we celebrate the positive impact our community has made this year. We invite everyone to share how 7 Cups has enriched their lives and what they’re thankful for. We’d love to hear from you! Here are a few prompts to inspire your responses: * What has 7 Cups taught you to appreciate? * What’s one lesson you are celebrating this year? * How are you thankful for 7 Cups? Your thoughts could be featured in our upcoming press release about our Cupsgiving events! If we choose to use your response as a quote, our admins will reach out to you for permission. Let’s spread the spirit of gratitude together! @SoulfullyAButterfly @Heather225
Think Of A Yellow Car 💛
by Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Last post
 14 hours ago
...See more Hey hey everyone, I hope this post finds you doing amazingly well.💛 I've been wanting to write this post for a while now, and finally can get it posted! 💛The Law of Attraction and the Power of Focus ft. Yellow Car Theory💛 The Law of Attraction says that our thoughts and feelings can shape our reality. This idea suggests that when we focus our energy and attention on something, whether it's a goal, desire, or even a material object, could be anything really, we are more likely to attract those very things into our lives. A simple yet powerful example of this phenomenon is the experience of noticing a yellow car. Once you start looking for a yellow car, you begin to see them everywhere. This isn’t merely coincidence, it’s a reflection of where you direct your attention and energy. (Ever tried this little activity of spotting a yellow car on the streets though? I have and it worked for me hehe, at times not a yellow car but a yellow something and I think it counts💛) The universe responds to our focus, amplifying the things we think about most. When we consciously decide to concentrate on positivity, gratitude, or our goals, we often find opportunities and experiences that align with those thoughts. This is not just limited to material desires, it extends to relationships, career aspirations, personal growth, sooo many different aspects in our life. For instance, if you focus on cultivating gratitude, you might begin to notice more things in your life to appreciate. (This one, I can personally vouch for, as even though I've been someone who notices and appreciates the little things and has gratitude for life and living beans since forever, with the kind of reserved, introverted, "takes time to let people in" personality I have it's the "expression" part that I've found to be lacking in but major improvements on this front and a hearty biiiiig thanks to 7 cups and specially the Peer Appreciation Program [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsCXyPYjQ4dsfLMh2ZzXC4of1lEutJsSasbkzc6JLDq7b8ow/viewform] that I've not just noticed the great around but also let people know as often I can)  Similarly, if you concentrate on finding new opportunities at work, you may become more aware of openings or collaborations that you previously overlooked or just missed for xyz reasons. The act of focusing can create a ripple effect, allowing us to manifest what we truly desire. (Lol and not in the "witchy-voodoo" way but speaking something into the universe for yourself sooooo sincerely and consistently that the universe has no option but to reward you with it)  However, it’s essential to recognize that this practice requires intention and consistency. It’s not enough to simply wish for something; we must actively engage with our thoughts and feelings, aligning our actions with our aspirations. Yesss, all-talk and no-game doesn't work anywhere. Harsh truth, but important to remember.  By harnessing the power of focus, we can transform our lives, attracting the energy we wish to experience. I feel, this powerful principle emphasizes that our mindset plays a crucial role in shaping our reality. If we really think it through~ Mind Over Matter, always.  I'd like to open the floor for some reflection and discussion now:  (Answer any and all that you like) 💛 How have you experienced the Law of Attraction in your own life, whether consciously or unconsciously (like you didn't know it was LOA till later when you thought about it more closely) 💛 In what ways can you apply the principle of focusing your energy to manifest specific goals or desires? 💛 What do you think are the challenges of maintaining a positive focus, and how can you overcome them? 💛 Do you believe in LOA? How can understanding the connection between focus and manifestation change the way you approach your daily life? Looking forward to hear from you. Please do feel free to share your thoughts and experiences!💛
What are you proud of yourself for today?
by WeronikaSunshine
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more What are you proud of yourself for today? 🌟 Hello, lovely people! 💛 I wanted to create this thread to encourage us to celebrate our successes together—big or small. Sometimes, even the tiniest victories, like getting out of bed on a tough day, deserve recognition. 🌱 We often tend to be so hard on ourselves that we overlook the good things we do. Taking a moment to appreciate even the smallest steps forward can help us feel better about ourselves and build our self-esteem. You can share something that happened today or recently—or, if you’d like, something from a longer time ago that you’re still proud of. I remember when I was going through depression, even taking a shower felt like a huge effort. Washing my hair was an accomplishment I felt truly proud of, and it helped me see that small steps really matter.  So, let’s lift each other up! 🌼 What are you proud of yourself for today? It could be anything—finishing a task, showing kindness, or simply taking time for yourself. Let’s celebrate each win, one step at a time:)
Getting to Know You!
by
Last post
 October 24th
...See more Hi there, would you like to share with me about yourself? I will ask you one question at a time. And anyone may answer. I'll be happy to get to know you! First Question-  If you have to choose only one thing where you give all your time and energy, what will that thing be? Think of something that is truly fufilling to you! Tagging a few mates who might like to participate (even if I missed tagging you, I so much want to hear from you too!)- @WeEarth @YourCaringConfidant @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @HealingTalk @LabeledBPD @CalmRosebud @Tulipsmile @PetiteSouris @Tinywhisper11 @trueconfidant123 @PatienceImpatiens @Georginahowe @ShadowFaerie @Whyme3112 @Silverwillows8128 @Zeraphim @Peacedaniel @heathermarie95 @daydreammemories @VioletNotes @JujuBears  Will ask more questions in response to this thread. 
13 Life Lessons we all need to see.
by HopieRemi
Last post
 October 22nd
...See more 13 Life Lessons brought to us by Mr. Feeny! What a real hero is: Take risks Be yourself Don't worry about what other people think about you Life is crazy Technology should benefit you, not distract you: Family can be anyone All About Love What Friendship is You can change the world That the things you hate the most might just be the things that mean the most Do Good And finally, a megaphone always makes you important:
Having Gratitude During Bad Days
by Angelanj
Last post
 September 15th
...See more Hey guys! What are some things you do to have gratitude even while you're having a bad day?
Words of Affirmation & Ways to Say "I Love You"
by Heather225
Last post
 August 30th
...See more I was just answering a prompt here about underrated ways to show someone you care and for me, it's the verbal sentiments. Words can be powerful! People whose primary love language is Words of Affirmation feel most loved and appreciated when they receive compliments, words of encouragement, expressions of affection, and verbal acknowledgment of their efforts and feelings. So I wanted to do something fun with this! What's something(s) someone can say to you that would make you feel loved or cared for? I'll start: "Text me when you get home." "This reminded me of you." "Let me do that for you." Your turn! 💗
🌟 Community Positivity and Gratitude Celebration! 🌟
by IzumiMizuki
Last post
 July 6th
...See more Hello everyone, Let's turn this thread into a celebration of positivity and gratitude within our 7 Cups community! Your voices and experiences matter here, so I invite each of you to join in: 🌟 Share Your Gratitude: What's something or someone on 7 Cups that you're grateful for? It could be a supportive listener, a helpful conversation, or even a moment of personal growth. 🌟 Spread Positivity: How has someone's kindness or support here impacted you? Feel free to share a positive experience or a message of encouragement for others. 🌟 Reflect and Connect: Take a moment to reflect on your journey and connect with others who are on similar paths. Let's uplift each other and celebrate the strength we find in community. Together, let's make this thread a place where gratitude shines bright and positivity flourishes. Your contributions make our community stronger! With joy and gratitude, Izumi
14 Days of Gratitude & Positivity Prompts! 📑
by JujuBears
Last post
 June 29th
...See more 🌟 Welcome to a 14-day journey of gratitude and positivity!🌟  Each day, we’ll explore a new writing prompt designed to uplift our spirits and cultivate gratitude.  Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this challenge is for everyone!  How It Works: * Every day for the next 14 days, check this thread for my latest prompt! * Set aside a few minutes to reflect and write. You can keep it short or dive deep— up to you! Let’s kick off our gratitude journey with our prompt of today below! 😊
Lessons from 7Cups
by wishfulWillow6962
Last post
 April 29th
...See more Hey everyone, Some of you may know me, others may not, for those who don’t nice to meet you briefly.  Those who do know me though, may know that my time on this site is drawing to a close at least for the near future although I hope to visit at some point. Throughout my time on the site, one thing stands out and that is all the things I have learnt and gained during my time here.  Once deciding to leave this site as a listener, I wanted to create something that wrapped up the site for me. After doing so, I have decided to share it. Between joining and leaving there are so many aspects that are important to learn. While a lot of this applies to listeners, some parts also apply for members too.  I hope that at least some people here enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed creating it.  Here is a link to it, in case it is easier to see (clickable) [https://ibb.co/pyWS66C] 7Cups will always be a part of my memories and will never be forgotten. But for now this is a goodbye from me to everyone here.  Tagging @AnnaSilverberg thank you for giving me the idea of making this post.
Something that made you laugh!
by Jenny022
Last post
 March 17th
...See more What is something that made you laugh recently? 😍
The "Pay it Forward" Chain
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 February 19th
...See more Hello everyone,  This week we are celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week. This post is part of the February Group Support Event: Kindness, Courage, Connection [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/FebruaryGroupSupportEventKindnessCourageConnection_323080/]!  Life can be a whirlwind, and sometimes, a small gesture can leave a lasting impact. This happened to me a few months ago, and it serves as a constant reminder of the power of paying it forward. Today, I want to share one such story.  As a listener, I listened and supported a member who was going through depression. It was so challenging for them that they didn’t feel any hope of overcoming depression. After a month or two, they went inactive, and no updates. I was concerned. After 6 months they came back and they told me how their life changed positively. They have a caring partner and a new job and they feel hopeful again. And, they decided to become a listener to support others.  This experience taught me two valuable lessons: * Random acts of kindness, no matter how small, can have a profound impact. We never know what someone else is going through, and a simple gesture can brighten their day or even change their perspective. This gesture can be as simple as listening and supporting someone, sending a thank you or appreciation message through the PAT form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsCXyPYjQ4dsfLMh2ZzXC4of1lEutJsSasbkzc6JLDq7b8ow/viewform], or anything in between.  * The ripple effect of kindness is real. When we pay it forward, we inspire others to do the same, creating a chain of positivity that spreads far beyond our initial act. This isn't just about me, it is about you too. Think back. Has someone ever shown you unexpected kindness? Did it make a difference? Now imagine the impact of that kindness rippled outward, touching countless lives. Here's your challenge: Share your own story of receiving or giving kindness. Then, choose one small act of kindness to do and pay it forward. You never know how far that ripple of kindness might reach I encourage you to share your own story of receiving or giving kindness. Let's inspire each other to be the change we want to see in the world. Remember, it doesn't have to be grand gestures. A kind word, a helping hand, or even a simple smile can make a difference. @suryansh @Heather225 @fristo
My Band Weekend
by AvyIsKing
Last post
 February 15th
...See more So I had an amazing weekend at my band trip, and i just wanted to post about it ! So Thursday we got to the church and i got to see my friends, it was my one friend, lets call her V's birthday (:. we had a 2 hour drive and me and V and our other friend O all talked the way there. When we got to the hotel, it was HUGE !! We were located on the 15th floor, so we rode the elevator up. I was sharing my hotel room with 3 girls, E,V,O. We got unpacked and hung out. Then we had rehearsal from 6-9:30. Then after rehearsal there was a mandatory jazz performance I wasn't required to go to, so i went back to my room and rested. I ran down all 15 flights of stairs on the way to rehearsal in my boot. The girls i was sitting next to were so so so so nice ! 2 people didn't show up so instead of 23rd chair, i was 21st. We ran through 3 pieces, it was fun ! Then we went back to my directors room and hung out and talked til 11, which was hotel curfew, and we went back into our room, and talked some more, and went to bed at like 2. The next morning, we all had rehearsal at 8:30 am. i got up and showered and headed to rehearsal. E,V, and O were all in the 11-12 red band, i was in 9-10. The one girl i was sitting next to, A, i actually sat in front of her 2 years ago, and she was my friend and we instantly clicked and talked it was amazing. The other girl, K, was so nice, shes a red haired lefty too, we instantly got really really close and were doing silly goofy things and she was the most amazing friend I've made so fast ! We had a lunch break at 11:30, for 2 hours. I went up to  my room, and me and E,V, and O hung out, talked and ate. We went on the balcony and there were these boys down there heeheheheh. they wanted a cookie so we threw one at them. they ate it. we also threw a piece of cheese. we could've gotten kicked out for doing it, but oh well. the boys wanted our room number, and we told them the room that the only boy on our trip was staying in. then we walked around and asked anyone we saw if they wanted a mini oreo. then i had rehearsal from 1:30-4:30. it went awesome. then we went to dinner at a pizza place, it was so yummy, i shared a pizza with V. then we went to an orcestral performance by the local college, and it was awesome, they brought there dancers. Then 2 more hours of rehearsal ahahah. Then we had a another break, and we walked around asking more people about cookies. Then we went back to the room and I got to help my friends with their college homework, it was so much fun i loved it. Then we all went to bed, then yesterday morning i had rehearsal at 8am, til 9. getting ready for my concert. I had some time and bought a t shirt and hung out and got ready, then had dress rehearsal at 12:45, for my concert at 1:30. i got my period like 2 minutes before i went on -w- but it was awesome, I played so well. I will never see K again, shes moving to colorado and doesn't have a phone. that makes our friendship even more special. I rode home with my director and i slept in the car lollll. it was an exhausting weekend and im still recovering but i loved the weekend and i didn't want it to end. there i was happy and i was having fun and i felt special. it was the closest i ever felt to being normal, save fo when im with my boyfriend.  @tinywhisper11 @lovemymoonflowers @fluffysheep8 @darkerplaces

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7 Cups Self-Help Guides related to Positivity & Gratitude

❤ Hope 

❤ Boundaries

❤ Getting Unstuck

❤ Forgiveness

❤ Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

❤ Exercise Motivation

 

Also here is a guide for all the Searching Souls: 7 Cups for the Searching Soul

Check out more Self-Help Guides Here

 

7 Cups Mindfulness Exercises related to Positivity & Gratitude (Under or Approx 15 Minutes)

❤ Acceptance 

Acceptance of Thoughts and Feelings - Part 1     Acceptance of Thoughts and Feelings - Part 2

❤ Joy 

Befriending     Happiness at Work     Joy

❤ Power and Change 

Positive Change     My Intentions Have Infinite Organizing Power     Ten-Minute Wisdom Meditation     

The Secret of Attraction

❤ Love & Compassion 

Loving Kindness Meditation     Loving the World     Loving-Kindness Meditation     Self-Compassion Break

❤ Imagination 

The Five Minute Miracle - Imagination     Feeling Excitement     Eating a Piece of Chocolate

❤ Self-Esteem Assistance 

Self-Esteem Blackboard

❤ Motivational 

Change Yourself - Don't Wait for the World to Change     Aging with Integrity     Risk and Planning for Success     

Sport Motivation     Hot Air Balloon Motivation 

❤ Energizing 

Energizing the Body and Mind

❤ Relaxation 

Lotus Flower Relaxation     Sunrise On the Beach Mindfulness      Tropical Garden Mindfulness     

Bouncing Ball Mindfulness      Cloud Castles     Magic Bubbles      Magical Forest     Rainbow Sandbox Mindfulness

❤ Guided Meditations 

Guided Forgiveness Meditation

Guided Meditation: "A Moment of Calm"

Guided Meditation: "Coming Home to Presence"

Guided Meditation: "Living, Vivid Hereness"

Guided Meditation: Metta (Loving kindness)

Guided Meditation for Love & Positivity

❤ Meditations 

Living Carefree     Ten-Minute Wisdom Meditation

 

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7 Cups Questions & Answers related to Positivity & Gratitude

Self-Esteem: https://www.7cups.com/qa-self-esteem-46/

Getting Unstuck: https://www.7cups.com/qa-getting-unstuck-37/

Forgiveness: https://www.7cups.com/qa-forgiveness-32/

Spirituality: https://www.7cups.com/qa-spirituality-47/

Exercise Motivation: https://www.7cups.com/qa-exercise-motivation-28/

 

Check out our Forum on Additional Positivity Resources (Outside 7 Cups)