Course 3: PL 102 - One Key Metric (Discussion 5)

@GlenM

1. I will post monthly in the 3 Key Things thread, and I think I will make a document to keep my answers as well — I'd like to see how they shift! Choosing a single metric can be really important because it helps keep us focused on the goal without getting distracted. It can also be significantly less overwhelming which is really important for our own mental health.

2. I'm not comfortable to share what I think people will say to me just yet, but it was a really interesting exercise. It was quite frightening as well, it made me feel very fragile. I suppose that's very important to feel vulnerable, but I wasn't expecting it.

1. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

Hosting in SC/HH and now taking on some hosting in the depression forum. I think this is important because my role is to keep the group positive, encouraging and on track. Being able to model a welcoming and positive environment is important because it our chatrooms can keep or turn people away. The chatrooms have been very crucial to people and some people have left 7 Cups because the experienced negative support, no support, and/or witnessed a hostile environment. No member should ever experience this, because the chatrooms can be very healing and moving to members. Personally, I think being able to maintain a positive attitude at work and being a positive leader will uplift others and encourage others to do so as well.

2. Please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass.

This exercise really moved me and has taken me a lot of time to think about it and process the thoughts. I imagine them saying that I was a very empathetic person, who cared deeply for others. That I was passionate about equality and human rights. I fought for justice, and at times may have become a bit overzealous when someone had experienced injustice. They would say I cared for those in need of support and the field of work I went into reflected how compassionate I was. They would also joke how I wanted to save every animal that was mistreated and needed help and they had to save me from becoming the “crazy dog lady” or the “crazy cat lady.” That I would often be found at a party bonding with the animals more than people. They also would say I would often come across friendly, energetic, and extroverted, but I was quiet about my inner personal thoughts and cared to listen more than share.

@GlenM

Why it's important to choose a single metric:

1. Give myself direction and reminder (I'm extremely forgetful)

2. Have a clear goal and metric of what I do daily

3. To be able to get things done both at life's obligations and volunteering here

I've been doing this for years using a small notebook. And starting 2021, 7cups tasks included in the notebook

How chapter 12 exercise impacted me:

Giving myself a reminder of what's important in the end and a roadmap of what kind of person I wanna be as it helps me see the path clearer and not easily distracted by the clock, as you put it.

1. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

Done! A key metric is important in order to focus and develop at one thing at a time instead of too many things. It helps us to improve the quality of the work we do.

2. Please share how the exercise impacted you.

That excercise really helped me strive to become a better person.

@GlenM

1. Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

A single metric makes me systematically work towards a goal without getting overwhelmed by constantly looking at the big picture - I just have to take little steps to get to my goal which will happen over time. Metrics give me structure and a sense of purpose.

Weekly:

1. Complete 2 training guides
2. Host a room support chat for 30 mins
3. Host 1 sharing circle
4. Try to do at least 1 listener chat
5. Work on writing content if there is anything I need to do as part of the content volunteer team.
6. And of course, complete a section of the Leadership Development Program

2. (TW: themes that deal with death) Read chapter 12 and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If not comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass. If you are acting in a way that is consistent with what they are saying, then it is very likely that you will end up living a meaningful life. Remember to listen to and follow this compass so as not to be distracted by the clock.

Well I think it’s an important reminder of mono no aware - life is transient and it’s beautiful in that way, but we only have a limited amount of time on this planet so we might as well make the most of it and let go of things that hurt us. Easier said than done but I think it’s something to work towards.

@GlenM

1) Why is important to choose a single metric for measuring change and how can you connect it to your professional life.

Choosing a single metric is important for measuring change so we can both be aware of where we currently stand and see where we want to go both professionally and personally. It can help create a map for us to follow in our lives, so we are both moving forward and able to recognize the moments where we do advance and acknowledge those.

2) What would people say to you if it was your last day on the planet?

I would hope they would say positive things that could lead to growth of others and the world surrounding them. That I would have left an imprint of positivity and leaving the world better than when I entered it, or at least not worse. This exercise helped me recognize both what I wish to create in my life to better myself and create a better world around me, and to be aware and proud of where I am now. This was a very difficult exercise to do at first, and I took it seriously – I believe this will now change my perspective and future plans surrounding how I engage each and every day on the planet.

@GlenM

I forgot to include the Key Metric I am working on.

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I would like to work better on the warmth I use in my communication and listening. I think I could increase my warmth both when I am speaking and in the reception of listening to others concerns and issues and celebrations.

Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well

My main goal here is to help others. I know we have all gone through a dark stage in a life at some point and how much it can really help just to talk to a complete stranger about it without fear of judgment. Being a listener here and possibly a potential leader with 7cups is important to me as it comes with some self satisfaction knowing that I am here voluntarily try to help others and because it leaves me feeling positive I also carry that into my everyday life.

Read chapter 12 and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If not comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass. If you are acting in a way that is consistent with what they are saying, then it is very likely that you will end up living a meaningful life. Remember to listen to and follow this compass so as not to be distracted by the clock.

I have a good feeling what could be said for me because with me what you see is what you get. I am a very open, honest, caring hard working person. Quiet at times but always has the best intentions for others. I feel I have reflected this all my life and that it would be how I would be remembered.

1. Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well.

My key metric is to be a helpful and compassionate presence in the community. I believe choosing one key metric is important because it serves as a reminder on what your true focus is. Without a one key metric, it can be easy to feel lost and overwhelmed.

2. Read chapter 12 and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If not comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass. If you are acting in a way that is consistent with what they are saying, then it is very likely that you will end up living a meaningful life. Remember to listen to and follow this compass so as not to be distracted by the clock.

This exercise was definitely very helpful. It impacted me by asking me what type of person I want to be, what I want to accomplish, and how I want to be seen and remembered. I would like to be remembered as a person who goes above and beyond for others.

1. I posted on the 3 key things for the first time but i decided that i will post there monthly. I am a Peer Supporter here and plan on taking on some other roles.

2. While I'm not comfortable sharing what people would say to be I can say that the exercise impacted me greatly. I always liked to avoid that topic but when i faced it head on it allowed me to think deeply on the subject. It was very insightful and eye-opening.