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by Hope
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 2 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone, I hope you all are well. Did you know you can follow 7 Cups on your favorite social media platforms? Social media can be a mixed place, on one end we can find accounts/pages related to all of our favorite things but on the other hand, it can make us compare ourselves to others and sometimes interact with less than positive content. On our social media accounts, we share positive content focusing on inspirational quotes, the great things happening in our community, and what's up in the mental health world with a little fun in between. Our aim is to provide you with content that is good for your mental health. Following 7Cups social media accounts not only makes a positive impact on your feed, but it also helps us reach more people. More people can know about our platform and can benefit from our mission. That's quite a win, win if you ask me! To acknowledge and show our appreciation for the support you show you and us! Everyone who follows the following social media accounts will receive the ‘Super Supporter badge' 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] LinkedIn - 7-cups [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7-cups] You can also follow 7 Cups Academy on LinkedIn! 7-cups-academy [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7-cups-academy/] Step 1) Hit follow! (We understand that not everyone has accounts on all social media platforms so you can follow the ones that you have accounts on) Step 2) Reply to this thread and let us know that you have followed us!
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February 2025 Forum Spotlight
by tommy
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more  Welcome back to our latest forum spotlight! Click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/Changestoour2025forumspotlights_344373/] for an overview of what this is and how you can get involved with our March spotlight 💛 Thank you to everyone who has supported us over this past month - whether you have posted, upvoted or even viewed forum content. It all helps and is very much appreciated! Please join me in congratulating and celebrating our monthly spotlights below: જ⁀➴ THREAD HIGHLIGHTS * Compare Love Vs Love [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/PositiveMessagesReminders_2231/CompareLoveVsLove_346067/] * What is self sabotage and how can we stop it? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/mindfulness/DailyCheckIns_1263/WhatisSelfSabotageandhowtostopit_346038/] * Adapting to disability [https://www.7cups.com/forum/disabilities/ArticlesResourcesConditionSpecificInformation_458/AdaptingToDisability_347213/] જ⁀➴ ENGAGEMENT CHALLENGE Here is our leaderboard for our monthly engagement challenge (with the number of needs reply posts answered): 🥇 @sunisshiningandsoareyou with 218 posts 🥈 @Phoenixthepoised with 62 posts 🥉 @Optimisticempath with 19 posts જ⁀➴ TOP POSTERS 🥇 @Tinywhisper11 with 1,111 posts 🥈 @PineTreeTree with 430 posts 🥉 @jesusredeemedme2425 with 412 posts જ⁀➴ TOP UPVOTERS 🥇 @Tinywhisper11 with 1,917 upvotes given 🥈 @Amanda84 with 1,711 upvotes given 🥉 @juliak1968 with 869 upvotes given  જ⁀➴ TOP COMMUNITIES 🥇 Newbie Hub with 2,137 posts and threads 🥈 Icebreakers & Games with 2,064 posts and threads 🥉 General Support with 1,988 posts and threads We saw a total of 15,302 threads and posts shared on the forum during February 2025! જ⁀➴ FORUM HERO AWARDS Forum Guru: @amiablePeace77 Community Contributor: @LoveMyMoonflowers 🔗 Links * Do you want to join our taglist so you are notified of the next spotlight? Click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/ProjectsEvents_2399/ForumEventsAutomatedTaglist_316255/]! * Do you have a thread which you've recently posted that you feel could be highlighted in our next monthly spotlight? Or perhaps you've noticed another thread which you think could be featured in our spotlight? Let us know about it here [https://forms.gle/wGWYW4izzS2Ukrrq6]
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3 Key Things!
by GlenM
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more Please post here 3 key things you have done to help move 7 Cups forward. I will be doing this on a daily basis. Feel free to do it daily, weekly, or monthly. Right now we've got thousands of people doing a lot of work on the site, but we don't have a clear way of being able to support one another. The goal of this thread is to help all of us see all the good work that is going on. Please ask any questions or share thoughts!
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What is Somatic Processing (and How to Use it With the Transformation Wheel)
by Heather225
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more If you're familiar with the Transformation Wheel tool [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/], you have probably heard of somatic processing as one of the suggested interventions to do while working on it. This educational post below was written by a therapist who specializes in processing trauma and she kindly wrote this up for me to share with the community. Somatic processing isn't exclusive to the Transformation Wheel. You can use this tool in any part of your life. This post was just written with it in mind as she's also a big believer in the Wheel's efficacy. If you're curious to learn a new processing technique, read on! "I want to offer another tool for everyone who is working on their transformation wheels. If you have been journaling and speaking with a listener or therapist, etc, but are not seeing the needle move, this exercise can help increase or speed up the process. *  What is it and how does it work?   Somatic trauma processing simply means processing trauma using your body. When we experience a traumatic event or endure a traumatic pattern in our lives, the ability of our minds and bodies to process the experience is overwhelmed.  To survive those moments of overwhelm, we use a survival mechanism called dissociation. We literally pull our experiencing self out of the situation. This is not a conscious process, but an instinctual process meant to protect us from harm. That unprocessed experience sits in our bodies, actually electromagnetic energy in our cells, waiting to be processed…much like a piece of food sitting in your stomach if your digestive system stopped working.  If we have an opportunity to process the experience in the coming days, we are able to re-associate to that experience slowly and release the energy from our bodies (as well as file the information in our brains properly). However, often we find that we never find that safe place to process these experiences and most of us have ended up with a “back log” of unprocessed traumatic experiences clogging up our cells. When the events of today remind us of those unprocessed events, that energy gets activated in our bodies, flooding us with emotion and kicking us back into survival mode.  There are a few reasons we tend to end up with this backlog. First and most importantly, we just don’t know HOW to effectively and safely release that energy. If I don’t know how to process my trauma, it makes perfect sense to find other ways to compartmentalize it! Of course it does! We use further disassociation, numbing, addictions, etc. Even anxiety and depression are ways that we are trying to say disassociated from the painful and scary feeling in our bodies.  Anxiety is usually staying up in my head, in my racing thoughts or staying really busy. Depression is sort of sinking down and numbing out…not feeling ANYTHING, even good feelings, in order to avoid the terrible bad feelings. All of these desperate attempts to stay out of the feeling and memories actually cause further disassociation…further trauma to our systems.   Trauma IS dissociation. First from painful memories and then, increasingly, from our bodies and ourselves. Somatic processing brings you back into your body, your safe home on this earth. Somatic processing says, “ok, so these thoughts and memories are not just ethereal and untouchable…they have substance! I FEEL them in my BODY! And if they are electromagnetic energy, that’s ok, because, just like the earth, that has a north and south pole, I am also a magnet.” This tool gives us a very powerful handle to release this energy from our bodies, giving us a huge jump in healing from trauma. How to use traumatic processing with the transformation wheel: The transformation wheel is a trauma map, a way to capture the trauma and all of it’s effects in one place. It gives you a view from above, a place to stand above the situation happening in your mind and body and look down at it. Somatic Processing is another way to help you start to release it. Steps to somatic processing: * Create a statement from your Transformation wheel. For instance, you might say “All of my anxiety” or “All of my feelings of fear about the future” or “All of my guilt about how my anxiety is affecting my children”.  It doesn’t have to be perfect, just try to capture the sense of what you have written down.  * Sitting comfortably, close your eyes and pay attention to your body while thinking of your statement. Notice if there is any sensation in your body…tightness, heaviness, emptiness, anything at all. Don’t worry if you can’t find it…remember trauma IS disassociation…it makes sense that you are not tuned in to your body! * Put one hand over where you feel the sensation. If you don’t feel it on the front of your body or if you feel it in your extremities, just put your hand on the front/center of your body closest to place.  If it’s in your hands, put your hand over your heart. If it isn’t clear or it feels like it’s EVERYWHERE or outside your body, just put your hand over your heart. If you aren’t sure, just put your hand over your heart.  Your hand can be touching your heart or 1-2 inches off of your heart. This is your stationary hand. It will stay where it is throughout the processing exercise.  * Your other hand will start at the top of your head. You will move this hand to 9 different spots on your body. Over each spot, you will say your statement out loud or in your head. Then you will stay there for a moment or two and breathe. Notice any sensations, thoughts, feelings, memories etc. As the energy leaves your body, you sometimes can feel it physically or kind of “read it” mentally. This is just more information for you. If you notice nothing, that’s fine…your experience of it doesn’t seem to change the effectiveness. Some folks are very sensitive to the experience and others are less so…but the physics of it works the same either way. Continue over each of the 9 spots the same way. Move your hand over the spot, say your statement, breath and pay attention for a few moments. Then move on to the next. * Here are the 9 body positions. * Top of the head * Forehead * Chin * Throat * Heart * Diaphragm (bottom middle of your ribs) * Naval/Belly button * Pelvis (just on top of your lap) * End of the knee (either one or both) or directly under your seat (or under your chair) This sounds complicated, but after you go through it a couple of times, it will become simple. Note: Sometimes when you process a part of trauma, it unblocks access to some feelings you’ve been containing. That’s ok! If you go through a processing and feel sadness or grief or anger or helplessness, etc. Simply go through the process again using the feeling as your statement so that you are releasing that as well.  * It can take some time for your system to shift, but you may feel the effects immediately. But the results I would pay attention to are, next time you come back to your transformation wheel to rate them, do you notice the numbers changing for the better? Remember this is a process of your entire system shifting, healing and changing, so our expectation is that you will see those numbers change slowly but consistently. I hope this has been an informative read! I'd really like to hear from folks who try this. Again, this isn't dependent on using the Wheel! This is for all of you! Anyone can (and should) try this technique. Let me know how it goes for you below! (Some questions that might help to reflect on) What body emotions did you notice during the exercise? Did they change? After the exercise, did you notice any immediate or subtle changes in how you felt? How does your initial statement feel now? Any changes in your thoughts or feelings?
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Transformation Wheel Success Stories!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 25th
...See more Hey, everyone! I'd just like to share some insights from community members who have tried out the Transformation Wheel (TTW) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/]for therapeutically tackling problems in their lives. Here's some initial testers thoughts: "The design makes this exercise very easy to track.  All categories, and journaling all in one wheel, making this very user-friendly, and easy to follow up with and understand." "The wheel’s design worked exceptionally well for me. It allowed me to address underlying concerns that I didn’t realize needed to be addressed. For instance, a question in the wheel asked about “the people impacted.” Prior to doing this intervention, although I was aware that this issue impacted others, I didn’t realize the extent to which. Doing this wheel allowed me to realize that I overlooked the extent of how the issue was impacting others in addition to myself. It allowed me to address it. It also really helped me to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and how to tackle it." "I think working with my therapist and psychiatrist, alongside journaling, worked really well. I enjoyed the layout of the wheel and I liked seeing how my ratings changed each week."  "It was like journaling but was done in a wheel format. I liked how it was visual as I could see it designed in a wheel. For the interventions I took to reduce the various negative feelings I was experiencing were journaling praying and also crocheting during my free time. I found it very fun to do." "I appreciated the design of the wheel and the prompts. The journaling each week was great too." "I liked everything but particularly The Miracle Question, it forced me to really consider what I was doing to myself "You would wish him back, but he hurt you. Is it him you wish back or the idea of him?" and that changed my perspective completely. I also felt like he helped clarify my vision for life and where I'm going." If you're looking for a new technique to try, and ready to invest in yourself, hop on over to the post to sign up for the 4-week Transformation Wheel Challenge: HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TackleyourproblemsandwelcomepositivechangeJointheofficialTransformationWheelChallenge_345975/].
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What is The Transformation Wheel? AMA Tuesday February 25th
by Heather225
Last post
 February 14th
...See more Are you facing a challenge in your life right now? Is there a problem nagging you that you haven't been able to address and trying to do so overwhelms you? The Transformation Wheel (TTW) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] is a powerful reflective problem-solving tool to break down issues into manageable parts, helping you understand and address them effectively. It aims to transform a problem by exploring its facets, identifying contributing factors, and developing targeted solutions through intervention and self-work. Do you want to learn how to use this reflective tool to tackle your challenges? Bring your questions and join me for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) next week! When: Tuesday February 25th at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Where: H's Hangout Who?: Adults (members and listeners can come learn) I want everyone who's interested in this exercise to feel confident doing it so I look forward to answering your questions and helping you get started! Read through the guide (HERE) [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_15] and I will see you Thursday!
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Transformation Wheel: Welcome to Week 1!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 11th
...See more Hi everyone, and welcome to the Transformation Wheel Challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TackleyourproblemsandwelcomepositivechangeJointheofficialTransformationWheelChallenge_345975/]! This week is all about reviewing the guide, familiarizing yourself with the process, and setting your intentions. Don't forget to fill out the signup form if you haven't already. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKmc0EgyrXrPjfXGch4v1GgNkVLiKXowsHF1i8PkWHN-HXiA/viewform] Keep in mind the Transformation Wheel is as much about the process of transformation as the journey. While the journey is certainly a part of it, the wheel itself is a tool to help you understand how you're changing and what areas of your life are impacted. It's a framework for self-discovery and growth, a structured way to explore a challenge and its ripple effects. Feel free to introduce yourselves and share what area of your life you'll be focusing on (if comfortable). And please leave supportive responses to your peers cheering them on! Our paths are unique but the journey is shared so please help one another stay accountable and motivated! Let’s get started! - Week 2: Check in! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek2Checkin_345709/] Week 3: How’s it going? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek3Howsitgoing_345710/] Week 4: Conclusion [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek4Conclusion_345711/]
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The Transformation Wheel: Questions to Get You Thinking
by Heather225
Last post
 February 5th
...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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"Transformation Wheel" Challenge: Links Masterpost
by Heather225
Last post
 February 4th
...See more Here is a list of all the important links you'll want to reference when doing the Transformation Wheel! * Introductory post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] * Questions & Brainstorming Prompts [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TheTransformationWheelQuestionstoGetYouThinking_345648/] * FAQs [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/TheTransformationWheelFAQs_344075/] * Additional.Topic Examples [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/TheTransformationWheelExamplesofIssuestoChallengeforChange_345321/] Resources: * Instruction Guide [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_15] * Downloadable Wheel image [https://i.ibb.co/QmX3L59/new-wheel.png] * PDF Worksheet [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1POojXQyix4RYMJLbg9VWgiKgc10ddFvN/view?usp=sharing] * Journal Log Template (Make copy) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxBpW7Bn1D3kNFP_Vx1_5fZlp9BkoPc5fNUMUtP85xM/edit?tab=t.0] Forms: * Signup form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKmc0EgyrXrPjfXGch4v1GgNkVLiKXowsHF1i8PkWHN-HXiA/viewform] * Progress Report form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsKBNiYRMz-HytkdzKc8OExrINTPEeDj64L0Jth8KR4I-PEA/viewform] * Final Reflection form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqiHK8lAK2DXBQRvsdZjktH-0-fzpiOydz_pT_VIbgZW9Xg/viewform] Forum threads: * Welcome to week 1 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWelcometoWeek1_345708/] * Week 2: Check-in [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek2Checkin_345709/] * Week 3: How’s it going [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek3Howsitgoing_345710/] * Week 4: Conclusion [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek4Conclusion_345711/] Challenge: * Official challenge announcement [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TackleyourproblemsandwelcomepositivechangeJointheofficialTransformationWheelChallenge_345975/] * Participant checklist (week to week guide) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DkQcoWSq_-dghEen0ja7n-ElchYZAm5HLyqJu_A9eB4/edit?tab=t.0]
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Transformation Wheel: Week 4 Conclusion
by Heather225
Last post
 February 4th
...See more Congratulations everyone! We've reached the end of the Transformation Wheel Challenge! I'm incredibly proud of each and every one of you for your dedication and commitment to your well-being. This week is all about reflecting on your journey, completing the final reflection form, and celebrating your accomplishments. Don't forget that you'll receive your exclusive Braving Self badge for completing the challenge! Share your biggest takeaways and celebrate your growth in this thread. Remember that the journey doesn’t have to end here! You can always extend the journey on the same issue, or start a new wheel. There are no limits here. If you decide to continue or start a new wheel, simply revisit the forum threads and let us know you’re taking another spin around! Find the Final Reflections form to fill in here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqiHK8lAK2DXBQRvsdZjktH-0-fzpiOydz_pT_VIbgZW9Xg/viewform] Thank you for making this challenge such a success! I hope the Transformation Wheel continues to be a valuable tool for you in the future. - This post is part of the Transformation Wheel Challenge. Learn about it here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TackleyourproblemsandwelcomepositivechangeJointheofficialTransformationWheelChallenge_345975/]
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Transformation Wheel: Week 3! How's it going?
by Heather225
Last post
 February 4th
...See more Hello everyone! Can you believe it's Week 3 already? It's amazing how quickly things grow when you're nurturing them. I hope you're all seeing some positive sprouts in your own personal gardens as you work hard on yourselves. Don't forget to fill out this week's progress form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsKBNiYRMz-HytkdzKc8OExrINTPEeDj64L0Jth8KR4I-PEA/viewform] – it's crucial for solidifying your learnings and getting ready for the final reflection. Let's continue to support each other and share our experiences. How's everyone feeling about their journey so far? - This post is part of the Transformation Wheel Challenge. Learn about it here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TackleyourproblemsandwelcomepositivechangeJointheofficialTransformationWheelChallenge_345975/] Week 4: Conclusion [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek4Conclusion_345711/]
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Transformation Wheel: Week 2 Checkin!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 4th
...See more Hello everyone. Welcome to the 2nd week! I hope you're all finding the process insightful and helpful. This week's focus is on checking in with yourself and your progress. Remember to fill out the progress form (linked here) [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsKBNiYRMz-HytkdzKc8OExrINTPEeDj64L0Jth8KR4I-PEA/viewform]. Please share any tips, strategies or interventions that are working for you! And let's continue to encourage each other with supportive comments! If you're on the same week as someone else, let them know!! Carry on!! - This post is part of the Transformation Wheel Challenge. Learn about it here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TackleyourproblemsandwelcomepositivechangeJointheofficialTransformationWheelChallenge_345975/] Week 3: How’s it going? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek3Howsitgoing_345710/] Week 4: Conclusion [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/TherapeuticExperimentTheTransformationWheel_2681/TransformationWheelWeek4Conclusion_345711/]
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Tackle your problems and welcome positive change! Join the official "Transformation Wheel" Challenge!
by Heather225
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 February 4th
...See more Have you ever found yourself working on an issue or challenge in your life, feeling like it’s resolved, only to find that it has slipped 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. Last month I introduced a new intervention to confront this called the Transformation Wheel. The wheel acts as a container so that the problem, and all the different ways it impacts you, can be captured in one place. You can think of it as a “problem catcher.” This makes the problem easier to track. I used this tool to tackle a personal issue I had been struggling with for years in the hopes of breaking free of the negative cycles it put me in and it’s been transformative. I was feeling an 8/10 (bad!) on the distress scale and after 4 weeks of exploration and investment, the issue has dropped to 2/10, meaning the issue’s well managed now. Several community members joined the initial trial testing the initiative on an issue in their life to help us determine if this would be a good addition to our community’s therapeutic toolbox. Excitingly, it helped many reduce their symptoms, develop better coping strategies, and better manage their emotions round their issue. Inspired by the success of our testers, we are now ready to expand this initiative and make it official! Introducing the Transformation Wheel Challenge, a fun and engaging way for our community to come together and use it collectively.! How it works: * Read the Introductory post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/IntroducingtheTransformationWheelInvitationtoJoin_342256/] * Review the guide to understand the process [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10ZNwCgmwk3Gpn0N7W715avZE2HxSyywn1hBvMuTaelA/edit#slide=id.g31c733bb7ac_1_15] * Sign up HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKmc0EgyrXrPjfXGch4v1GgNkVLiKXowsHF1i8PkWHN-HXiA/viewform]. * Each week, post in the corresponding forum thread (and comment on others to cheer them on!) * To keep yourself on track, you will fill out a progress report each new week (2, 3, 4) * At the end of Week 4, you’ll fill out your final reflection form summarizing your experience and sharing your takeaways, and you’ll receive the exclusive Braving Self badge! 💪✨ Benefits of participating: * Accountability: Having a community to share your progress with can help you stay motivated and on track. * Support: You'll have access to a network of people who are also using the wheel, providing support and encouragement along the way. * Shared learning: You can learn from the experiences of others and gain new insights into personal growth. * Sense of accomplishment: It always feels great to complete challenges and you’ll be rewarded not only by yourself for your hard exploration work but you’ll be given a badge for your grit! We're excited to see how this challenge unfolds and to support you in taking control of your life! Sign up and discover the power within you! - Sign up here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKmc0EgyrXrPjfXGch4v1GgNkVLiKXowsHF1i8PkWHN-HXiA/viewform] -

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