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Testers Needed: Try the Transformation Wheel (and earn a badge)!
by Heather225
Last post
January 23rd
...See more Last week I introduced a brand new intervention called the Transformation Wheel. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] If you’ve been following along, you know it’s a powerful tool I’ve been using to tackle personal challenges and break free from negative cycles and it’s been transformative. I was feeling an 8/10 on the distress scale and after 4 weeks of exploration and investment, the issue has dropped to a manageable 2/10. But I am just one of a handful of accounts so far. To measure just how effective this tool is, I need more perspectives! With that, I’d like to invite you to take the wheel. As a tester, you’ll play a key role in helping strengthen this intervention by giving us feedback on how effective the process was for you and any ideas for improving it. And as a thank-you, you’ll be rewarded with the Wellness Warrior badge. Fill in this form to sign up HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8R8vyQHTweyA20lEg3lCeIHuyhq1ZSLsb4nVczUtqL5-nlg/viewform], and I will reach out to check in with you and give you the feedback form. (At this point in early testing, both members and listeners are welcome to take part.) Thank you for helping us build a brand-new therapeutic tool to help people!
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Changes to our 2025 forum spotlights!
by tommy
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January 17th
...See more Since we launched our monthly forum spotlights, we have noticed an overall increase in engagement. Following our 2024 forum unwrapped [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/ForumUnwrapped2024Statistics_344129/], we also realised how wonderful it was to share our statistics with you. This is why we wanted to tweak our forum spotlights going forward so that all community users feel valued and appreciated.  Please find below the new structure for our monthly spotlights and an explanation of what each part will consist of. Thread discussion and events spotlight Leaders and community users can continue to submit threads / discussions to showcase at the end of each month through this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchnFah-pa_1ZKBOL5Co_b4g051ohN3H-lCiE8PSC8fNkeeLw/viewform]. These will continue to be part of our monthly forum spotlight as it allows us to showcase the efforts of individual communities and leaders. Engagement challenge Our engagement challenge has helped ensure everyone gets a reply to their post. Find out more information about this challenge here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/Introducingournewandimprovedforumengagementchallenge_335791/]. Going forward, we will be awarding the following prizes to the top three users who reply to the most needs reply posts (remember to submit your posts on this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqL5FIEL3itrR794x6m4FuJT2tf9FhQ59GgBPf4GyCTtei2g/viewform]): 🥇 300 cheers (listeners) or 300 growth points (members) 🥈 200 cheers (listeners) or 200 growth points (members) 🥉 100 cheers (listeners) or 100 growth points (members) Top posters Starting from our January 2025 spotlight, we will bring to you the top 3 posters for that month. This includes threads and posts made by those specific users. As a thank you, we'll reward the following:  🥇 300 cheers (listeners) or 300 growth points (members) 🥈 200 cheers (listeners) or 200 growth points (members) 🥉 100 cheers (listeners) or 100 growth points (members) Top upvoters Upvotes allow others to feel welcomed and can give a boost in confidence. As a result of this, the top 3 upvoters (the people who give the most upvotes to others) will receive the following: 🥇 300 cheers (listeners) or 300 growth points (members) 🥈 200 cheers (listeners) or 200 growth points (members) 🥉 100 cheers (listeners) or 100 growth points (members) Top communities We will also post our top three communities with the most threads/posts for that month. This can be a great incentive for you to support your favourite community and aim to get on the leaderboard. Forum leaders, please do not hesitate to reach out to tommy [http://7cups.com/@tommy] if you'd like to know your statistics. Forum Hero Awards Each month, we will announce two recipients for each of our forum awards. Our Forum Guru and Community Contributor badges were announced back in 2023 and we're bringing them back with a bang! Recipients will receive not only the badge but also 300 cheers as a way of appreciating them for their efforts and impact they've had on the community. * Forum Guru: This is awarded to our exceptional Forum Supporters, Community Mentors, and Community Mentor Leaders, who have undergone rigorous training and consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership in the 7Cups forum community. These dedicated individuals provide expert support and guidance, earning the respect and admiration of their fellow leaders and forum members. Their contributions help maintain the high standards and positive atmosphere of our forums. * Community Contributor: This badge is dedicated to compassionate individuals who, without any official titles, consistently extend a helping hand to fellow members within the 7Cups community. These unsung heroes are always ready to respond to posts, offer support, and provide valuable insights. Their selfless contributions foster a sense of unity and kindness, making our community a warmer and more welcoming place for all. Please submit your nominations (of others and not yourself) for January 2025 here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRXPAdYYJ0s2Du8rgduGf3S0zIqGAfpdZKreJs6Y7mpMjF2g/viewform] (previous nominations will continuously be taken into account for upcoming awardees unless they have already received the badge).  ------------------------- And that's a wrap! What do you think about these changes? Let us know below!  Do you to be notified each time a new forum spotlight gets posted? Click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/ProjectsEvents_2399/ForumEventsAutomatedTaglist_316255/] to join our taglist.
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The Transformation Wheel: FAQs
by Heather225
Last post
January 15th
...See more Happy 2025 everybody! Last month I introduced a brand new intervention called the Transformation Wheel. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] If you’ve been following along, you know it’s a powerful tool I’ve been using to tackle personal challenges and break free from negative cycles and it’s been transformative. I was feeling an 8/10 on the distress scale and after 4 weeks of exploration and investment, the issue has dropped to a manageable 2/10.  But I am just one of a handful of accounts so far. To measure just how effective this tool is, I need more perspectives. I have requested testers to try it for themselves and give me feedback. Some of you have already signed up and are currently working through it! If you have a problem plaguing you that you want to get control over, read over the Transformation Wheel guide [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_15], download the image, sign up here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/TestersNeededTrytheTransformationWheelandearnabadge_342554/], and start tackling! For those still unclear on some parts of the process, I’d like to answer some frequently asked questions. How do I fill out the Wheel image? There are image editors on your computer/phone you can edit directly onto. There’s also sites like Canva for text adding. Or you can go traditional and print it out or draw it yourself.  Why do I need all these categories? The categories, also known as subtopics or subissues exist to help you gain a deeper understanding of the main issue you're facing. By breaking down the issue into smaller, more manageable parts, you can better identify the root cause. The categories prompt you to consider different aspects of the main issue, such as how it affects your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health. This comprehensive analysis ensures you're not overlooking any important factors. The categories also allow you to track your progress over time. As you work on addressing each, you can rate the severity of the main issue and each category to see how your overall well-being improves. In essence, the subtopics serve as a roadmap for tackling your challenges systematically and thoroughly! What kinds of issues could I work on? We've noticed issues that deal with emotion, well-being, interpersonal relationships and life adjustments tend to blend well with this model. Some examples: Relationship problems: This could include issues with romantic partners, family members, friends, or colleagues. Stress and anxiety: The transformation wheel can help you identify the root causes of your stress and anxiety, and develop coping mechanisms. Low self-esteem: By working through the different aspects of this issue, you can start to develop a more positive self-image. Anger management: The transformation wheel can help you understand what triggers your anger and develop healthy ways to express it. Negative thoughts and behaviors: This exercise can help you identify negative patterns in your thinking and behavior, and develop strategies for changing them. Life transitions: Major life changes, such as a new job, a move, or the death of a loved one, can be challenging. The Transformation Wheel can help you cope with these changes in a healthy way. However, these are just some tested scenarios! Please experiment with yours, try on different issues and see what fits! Okay, I have my issues. What next? Now you’ll work on confronting them! You do this through what are called interventions aka methods/techniques used to address and improve mental well-being.  Talking to a listener, for example, is an intervention. Others, as outlined in the Transformation Wheel guide [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_0], include: * Journaling. The practice of regularly writing down your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and reflections. * Talk with Noni  * Somatic release * Prayer. You can pray for the negative feelings, thoughts and memories to lose their power and potency and to fade. You can pray as generally or as specifically as you want. * Exploring with a therapist How often do I do them? As often as you feel you need to. Some benefit from a daily activity, others a couple of times a week. It depends entirely on how much time you can dedicate and the severity of your issue. The only requirement is consistency. If you don’t put in the work, you won’t progress. Tip: Utilize many different interventions until you find the best ones for your situation. Ex. talk with listeners and keep a journal of your thoughts What if I miss a week? Life happens! If you miss a week, simply start a new week. To get back on the wheel quickly, I recommend the 2-minute rule: "If a task can be completed in two minutes or less, do it immediately." Identify 2-minute tasks: Look for small, quick tasks that can be done in two minutes or less e.g. prayer, mindfulness checkin, gratitude list I did the 4 weeks but am not satisfied with my ratings. Can I do it again? Yes! You can do it as many times as necessary! Are there any worksheets or templates I could use? Yes! We have a PDF worksheet for each week you can download here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1POojXQyix4RYMJLbg9VWgiKgc10ddFvN/view?usp=sharing]. There's also a google document: open and make a copy of it here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxBpW7Bn1D3kNFP_Vx1_5fZlp9BkoPc5fNUMUtP85xM/edit?tab=t.0] - Whether you've tried yet ot not, do you have any questions? Levae them below or drop me a PM!
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Listeners - Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself Here!
by Hope
Last post
1 hour ago
...See more Welcome to everyone who's joined our lovely community! This post is outdated and no longer in use. Be sure to introduce yourself in our new official welcome thread for all users! Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] - Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. Welcome to 7 Cups! We are so excited to have you with us!! Please tell us what brought you here and what you would like to offer support on? You are not alone! We are here with you every step of the journey! Here is a resource you may find helpful: Find Welcome Pack here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsWelcomePackMembersListeners_238986/]
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The Transformation Wheel: Questions to Get You Thinking
by Heather225
Last post
19 hours ago
...See more We've been talking a lot about the Transformation Wheel [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] lately, and it's awesome to see so many of you excited to use this tool for personal growth! But we also know that taking that first step can sometimes feel overwhelming. Maybe you're feeling stuck, but not sure exactly what you're stuck on. That's totally normal! To help you get started, I've put together some questions inspired by therapeutic approaches for you to ask yourself to guide your self-reflection: General exploration: * "What's been on your mind lately?" This open-ended question allows for a broad range of responses and can uncover recurring themes or concerns. * "If you could change one thing about your life right now, what would it be?" This helps identify a potential focal point for the wheel. * "How are you feeling overall these days?" This encourages reflection on your emotional state, which can be a clue to underlying issues. * "What's been causing you the most stress or difficulty recently?" This directly addresses potential problem areas. * "Tell me about a situation that's been bothering you." This prompts sharing a specific example, which can be explored further. Digging deeper: * When did you start feeling this way? * What do you think is contributing to this feeling/situation? * How is this affecting your daily life? * What have you already tried to address this? * What are your hopes for the future regarding this issue? Remember this is a process of self-discovery, not a test. There are no wrong answers. Just be honest with yourself. Take some time to reflect on these questions. See what comes up for you. You might be surprised at what you discover. Have you tried TTW yet? Let me know below! And look forward to this initiative becoming an official challenge this coming month. Stay tuned for details! - Resources * Instructions (slidedeck) * PDF Worksheet [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1POojXQyix4RYMJLbg9VWgiKgc10ddFvN/view?usp=sharing] * Journal log [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxBpW7Bn1D3kNFP_Vx1_5fZlp9BkoPc5fNUMUtP85xM/edit?tab=t.0] * FAQs [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/TheTransformationWheelFAQs_344075/] * Additional topic examples [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/TheTransformationWheelExamplesofIssuestoChallengeforChange_345321/]
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What have you done to prevent burnout today? Preventing Burnout at 7 Cups
by Hope
Last post
2 days ago
...See more Hi everyone! This is a forum post linked to the path 'Preventing Burnout at 7 Cups' [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/preventing-burnout-at-7-cups/] What have you done to prevent burnout today? This can a variety of things like: • Saying no to a task because you have enough on your plate • Taking part in self-care activities • Taking a self-care break from 7 Cups
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7 Cups Quarterly Community Survey (January 2025)
by Heather225
Last post
2 days ago
...See more I want to extend thanks to every one of you for taking such good care of each other. We have built a support network unlike any other online and I hope we use our magic to strengthen our community bond as we grow through the path of problems  [https://www.7cups.com/about/values.php]and work together to keep elevating 7 Cups. Every quarter we run a survey to gather information on quality, morale, overall satisfaction, and identity improvement opportunities. Please take a moment to provide your feedback, if you have any, and help us continue to strive to make our community the best of its kind. (Click me!) [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zgy76gw7Sxzpl1OBp3KhAkCjWdnncgvHh0nuy-e6F_U/preview]
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The Transformation Wheel: Examples of Issues to Challenge for Change
by Heather225
Last post
3 days ago
...See more Hi, everybody! Some of you may be testing our new Transformation Wheel initiative, and others may be considering it but struggling with finding the core issue they'd like to challenge to make changes in their life. You can read about the issue I confronted in the introductory post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/]. The instructional slidedeck also highlights another example of a breakup here [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_15]. Here are a few more to broaden your scope as you do your self-explorations. 1. Self-Esteem Center of the Wheel: Instead of a specific event, write "Low Self-Esteem" or a specific aspect like "Body Image Issues" in the center. Outer Sections: The categories around the wheel can be used to explore different facets of your self-esteem: * I Feel: What emotions are connected to your low self-esteem? (e.g., shame, worthlessness, anxiety) * I Believe: What negative core beliefs do you hold about yourself? (e.g., "I'm not good enough," "I'm unlovable") * People Impacted: Who in your life is affected by your low self-esteem? (This could be yourself, your relationships, etc.) * This Results In: What are the consequences of your low self-esteem? (e.g., social isolation, difficulty making decisions, self-sabotage) * I Behave By: What behaviors do you engage in that reinforce your low self-esteem? (e.g., people-pleasing, avoiding challenges) * Memories: Are there any specific memories or past experiences that contribute to your low self-esteem? * Related Issues: Are there other issues that are intertwined with your self-esteem, such as anxiety or depression? 2. Body Image issues * I Feel: Ashamed, anxious, self-conscious * I Believe: "I'm not attractive," "My body is flawed" * People Impacted: Myself, romantic relationships * This Results In: Avoiding social situations, negative self-talk, comparing myself to others * I Behave By: Criticizing my appearance, wearing clothes that hide my body * Memories: Being teased about my weight as a child * Related Issues: Anxiety, perfectionism 3. Financial Stress * I Feel: What emotions are associated with your financial stress? (e.g., anxiety, worry, overwhelmed, guilt, shame) * I Believe: What negative beliefs do you hold about money? (e.g., "I'm not good with money," "I'll never be able to afford what I want") * People Impacted: How is your financial stress affecting your relationships? (e.g., arguments with your partner about money, feeling isolated from friends due to financial constraints) * This Results In: What are the consequences of your financial stress? (e.g., difficulty sleeping, unhealthy eating habits, relationship problems, poor job performance) * I Behave By: What behaviors contribute to your financial stress? (e.g., overspending, impulsive purchases, avoiding budgeting) * Memories: Are there any past experiences or financial traumas that contribute to your stress? * Related Issues: Are there other issues intertwined with your financial stress, such as anxiety, depression, or relationship problems? Using the Wheel for Change: * Identify Patterns: By filling out the wheel, you can start to see patterns and connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to self-esteem. * Challenge Negative Beliefs: Once you've identified your negative core beliefs, you can start to challenge them with evidence and affirmations. * Develop Coping Strategies: The wheel can help you identify areas where you need to develop new coping strategies, such as practicing self-compassion or setting healthy boundaries. * Track Progress: Use the wheel to track your progress over time and celebrate your successes. Note that these examples are generic. You'll want to be more specific with yours. The more context, the more clearly you'll understand yourself and what you're dealing with. By using the Transformation Wheel in this way, you can target your issue, identify its root causes and develop strategies for managing them and ideally overcoming them! Any questions? Leave 'em below!
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Forum Functionality: Provide Feedback Here!
by theriverissinging
Last post
Monday
...See more Hello, everyone! As you might be aware, there are some on-going forum changes [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdates_100/CommunityInformation_742/ForumRestructuringUpdateCommunityPagesLiveNow_287090/] taking place. You can use this thread to provide any feedback, suggestions on forum [https://www.7cups.com/home/] functionality (functions, features, utility, any technical aspects only) or bugs that you encounter. This is mainly being done to help keep things organized as it can be hard to gather it from various places/people and ease up the process for everyone to pass on feedback further to the 7 Cups team. We encourage everyone to use this thread for its purpose anytime and use it for only that. Kindly review this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdates_100/Feedback_37/NewCommunityFeedbackProcess_264411/] for any other feedback/behavior reports that don't involve forum functionality.
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Review 7 Cups app and earn the iGrow badge! (Members)
by Heather
Last post
Sunday
...See more Hi everyone, When people look for help on the Web, they normally search for things like "I need someone to talk to" or "depression chat" in Google. Google then points them to 7 cups and we are able to help them. The Apple app store or Google Play store, unfortunately, does not do the same. It has a search box, but it is harder for people to find us there. One way we can help them find us and get help on 7 Cups is by providing a steady stream of reviews in the Google play store and Apple app store. In short, helping people through the app store is considerably harder than helping people on Google. How can we make it easier for people to find us? The more reviews we add each week, the easier it is for people to find us. Towards that end, we've created a new badge for anyone that provides a review in the Google play store or Apple app store. It is called iGrow. How do you get the badge? Simply leave us a review on either Google play or App store (depending upon whether you have an android or apple device) and then post here in this thread and we'll award the badge to you. Here are links to the app store: U.S.: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/7-cups-tea-free-emotional/id921814681 UK: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/7-cups-tea-free-emotional/id921814681 And for people in other locations, you can find your country abbreviation here: http://www.apple.com/choose-your-country/ [/www.apple.com/choose-your-country/] Here is the link to google play store: All: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sevencupsoftea.app Thank you! ﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎ Follow 7 Cups on social media Instagram - @7Cups [https://www.instagram.com/7cups/] ​| Twitter - @7Cups [https://twitter.com/7cups] & @7CupsTeen [https://twitter.com/7CupsTeen] | Facebook - 7CupsOfTea [https://www.facebook.com/7CupsOfTea/] | Youtube - 7 Cups of Tea [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsco2bYgzQzUsLnaO899Qg] ﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎ Updated on May 29, 2020 by Hope
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Members - Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself Here!
by Hope
Last post
Saturday
...See more Welcome to everyone who's joined our lovely community! This post is outdated and no longer in use. Be sure to introduce yourself in our new official welcome thread for all users! Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] - This post is dedicated to welcoming members. If you are a listener, please show support to the members who post here! Listeners can introduce themselves here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/NewbieHub_27/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfHere_225605/] Hi there! We are so excited you joined 7 Cups! Allow us to welcome you by posting in this thread! Please tell us why you are here and what topic are you seeking support for? How can we best support you? Here is a resource you may find helpful: Find Welcome Pack here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsWelcomePackMembersListeners_238986/] ------------------------- Practice compassion and empathy for yourself and others. Also, on successful completion, get a chance to earn a shiny badge known as "Compassion Hero". Open Here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEXP6lopKu4ZJAtmctmwk0vq9Fp7T892gWJteqmQoIJa_Dg/viewform] edited by ASilentObserver as of Feb 17, 2021
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Add badges to listener accounts that are linked to schools
by Alkeer
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Friday
...See more I wasn't sure where to post this suggestion but here it goes. There should be some sort of marker on listener accounts that are linked to schools. Many people are not comfortable with having listeners that are only listening for extra credit for a class. The quality of these listeners are often poor and will abruptly ghost you when they're done with their class. It's very deflating when you're in emotional turmoil, wait 40 minutes for a listener, then get a apathetic psychology major.
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Introducing the "Transformation Wheel" & Invitation to Join!
by Heather225
Last post
January 23rd
...See more (If this post is not displaying, click this document to view it.) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1smAFuO0okUAW7sV04Phk8Hq0sPYfE85rmn4uMkp28o0/edit?tab=t.0] - Three years ago I had a falling out with someone. Unfortunately, people come and go, and not always peacefully, but this was abnormally messy. They made my life miserable online. They spread rumors, and lies, and harassed me. Even long after we stopped communicating, they would continue to try to find ways to get to me. It was obsessive and it made me paranoid about every step I took in our circles. It caused me to leave some circles and avoid others simply because I didn’t want to risk “flaring them up.” There was no resolution to this other than to keep my distance and hope they forget about me. But that is no way to live. Why do they get to determine where I spend my time and what I do and why should I have to walk on eggshells? And I’d only get more and more frustrated because there’s nothing I can do to stop them; I can only control myself and how I cope and move forward. The “attacks” have decreased over the last year, but that was a long time to sit with this unresolved turmoil, and even as I type, recalling all this, I start getting those anxiety flutters. If you were to rate the impact this has had on me on a 1-10 (1 = good, 10 = bad!!!) scale, I’d be an 8 out of 10 and that’s only after 3 years of long-term struggle. There’s so much toxicity built up in me and I’ve not figured out how to release it in a healthy way. I’ve tried many different interventions but they only ease the distress in the moment. In rolls the Transformation Wheel. It’s designed to address personal issues, challenges and/or obstacles in your life by listing a single issue and then breaking it down into smaller parts to better understand the causes of the issue. The goal is to tackle each over a period of four weeks. Imagine the main issue is the wheel and the categories are the spokes. TLDR - this helped me A LOT! You’ll see in the images below - my distress dropped from an 8 in severity to a 2. I felt free for the first time in a long time. This is how it works: What’s an issue you’re having right now? It could be something causing you great distress or a problem you’re wanting to solve. It doesn’t have to be complex. Write this in the middle of the wheel in the center circle. Once you have it, rate how you’re feeling about it on a scale of 1-10. 10 = severe distress/anxiety/big problem and 1 = reduced pain/the issue being more manageable/feeling better. Write this number in the center circle. Next, fill out the categories (I feel, I believe etc.) around the main issue to detail the related problems and feelings. You only need 1 point for each, but can add as many points as you like.  Every week, do interventions to address the main issue or the related points and then rate it again in the center of the wheel and rate all the related points in the smaller circles on the wheel perimeter. Not that there are 4 circles at the end of each category. Rate week 1 in the first circle, week 2 in the second circle etc. You will likely notice that the severity score goes down at the end of each week.  Why a wheel? Sometimes when we are working on an issue, we can feel like it is resolved, only to find that it has slid over into a new area. Sometimes this can feel like the game whac-a-mole [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whac-A-Mole] where you think you solved the problem only to find it surfacing in a new part of your life. You might find yourself stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors, replaying the same struggles over and over. The wheel acts as a container so that the problem, and all the different ways it impacts you, can be captured in one place. This makes the problem easier to track. The wheel is a sort of “problem catcher.” So, I gave this a go! Here’s an example of how mine looked: Issue: Overcoming cyberbullying  I Feel paranoid frustrated and vulnerable I Believe there’s things I cannot defend against because I can't control them People Impacted Are Me and mutual friends This Results In Having to be careful about what I share in public spaces I Behave By following their activity and making my paranoia worse Memories: I’ve had to defend myself several times against false accusations. Related Issues: Obsessing over things not in my control stopping me from letting go Then, of course, I had to address them. I did this using different kinds of interventions. Some things I did: talked with a listener, journaled (lots of journaling), shared with my partner, and I even did some chatting with Noni in the first stages. I also took this opportunity to get more serious about exercising (became a good distraction when I was getting too caught up in emotions). In combination, these things helped me reflect and work through my feelings. Every week after doing a bunch of interventions I’d rate each problem of where I was at with them. Some numbers dropped, others didn’t move right away, but 4 weeks saw big drops across the board, most notably in how I felt. I felt more in control. The more control I took over myself, the less impact these problems had on me. “Doing the wheel” became a much easier way to do self-care than other exercises I’ve tried in the past.  I logged my progress and was quite pleased with the outcomes. Notice below the changes over the 4 weeks. You can also see this in my wheel above (the main issue in the center drops from 8 to 6 to 4 to w) and in the 4 circles or each category that also go down. 4 weeks ago I was 8/10, and overall I’m now floating around a 2, which is a huge improvement. All in all, I feel much more hopeful about my situation and the weight is significantly lighter. I have been working with Glen who’s excited about this being a simple but powerful tool with a ton of potential. Like most new things, to truly test its effectiveness, we need as many people to try it out as possible. I am inviting everyone to take part and will happily work 1:1 with you to get the most out of it, brainstorm ideas, choose interventions, etc.! For everyone who does take part, and gives me your input, I will reward cheers and there will be special badges for being a pioneer in helping me develop this tool! Please let me know in the comments below: * What are your reactions to this idea? * Do you have any questions? * Are you going to try it? 💪 🔵 Do you want to test it and earn a badge for your input?? Read through this slidedeck for extensive instructions and click the Become a Tester post at the very end!! [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_15] This exclusive badge offer expires in February so sign up ASAP!!
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Testers Needed: Try the Transformation Wheel (and earn a badge)!
by Heather225
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January 23rd
...See more Last week I introduced a brand new intervention called the Transformation Wheel. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] If you’ve been following along, you know it’s a powerful tool I’ve been using to tackle personal challenges and break free from negative cycles and it’s been transformative. I was feeling an 8/10 on the distress scale and after 4 weeks of exploration and investment, the issue has dropped to a manageable 2/10. But I am just one of a handful of accounts so far. To measure just how effective this tool is, I need more perspectives! With that, I’d like to invite you to take the wheel. As a tester, you’ll play a key role in helping strengthen this intervention by giving us feedback on how effective the process was for you and any ideas for improving it. And as a thank-you, you’ll be rewarded with the Wellness Warrior badge. Fill in this form to sign up HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8R8vyQHTweyA20lEg3lCeIHuyhq1ZSLsb4nVczUtqL5-nlg/viewform], and I will reach out to check in with you and give you the feedback form. (At this point in early testing, both members and listeners are welcome to take part.) Thank you for helping us build a brand-new therapeutic tool to help people!
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The Welcome Committee is now part of the Community Domain!
by Heather225
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January 23rd
...See more The Welcome Committee takes an active role in supporting new 7 Cups members. This team of dedicated listeners provides a friendly and informative introduction to the platform, ensuring new users feel comfortable and confident as they begin their journey. They offer guidance, answer questions, and connect new members with valuable resources to enhance their 7 Cups experience. This personalized approach has made a significant impact on engaging and retaining members. Since its launch last July, we have reached over 22300 newbies. That’s at least 3000 a month (and counting)! Based on the success of this project, I am excited to announce that TWC will now be considered an established project under the Community domain! What does this mean? This means the program is here to stay, listed as one of our Leadership Opportunities (listeners-only link) [https://www.7cups.com/listener/training/leadership/f1ad4aeec12647bf90bbd70d4f0f9813/] and will be deliberately developed and scaled! 💚 If you are a Verified Listener [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] or listener on your way to becoming verified, you can join the team! (Click here for details) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/CallingAllVerifiedListenersHelpWantedonthe7CupsWelcomeCommittee_332406/] 💚 We also need great people to join the team as leaders and help us maintain momentum and drive further growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills and practical experience to open doors to higher leadership. If you’ve got a collaborative mindset and want to help shape the future of TWC, please consider becoming a Project Agent!! (Click here for details) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/HelpWantedHub_2099/ProjectAgentsNeededtoExpandtheMemberWelcomeCommittee_344771/] — The Welcome Committee's goal is to reach as many members as possible and we can only do that with growth! Congratulations and thanks to everyone who's taken part in TWC at any point in the journey so far and I look forward to seeing how big of a long-term impact we can make, one newbie at a time! 

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