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Marching Toward Hope and Understanding: A Month of Growth and Connection
by CheeryMango
Last post
 Friday
...See more Hi everyone! March is here, and we’re excited to share all the amazing events we have lined up this month on 7 Cups! It’s a time to connect, learn, and support each other, so we encourage you to get involved in whatever resonates with you. Here’s what’s happening this March: * Zero Discrimination Day (March 1st Recap) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/ReflectingonZeroDiscriminationDayMarch1stACallforCompassionandInclusion_348011/]: We’ll be reflecting on the theme of inclusion, equality, and kindness. Let’s continue the conversation about how we can create more inclusive spaces for everyone. Share your thoughts and experiences about breaking down barriers. * Self-Harm Awareness Week (March 6-10) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/selfharm/WelcomesIntroductionsIcebreakers_253/SelfHarmAwarenessWeekHealingThroughSelfCompassionConnectionMarch6th10th_348138/]: This week is dedicated to raising awareness, breaking the stigma, and offering support to those affected by self-harm. Join us for discussions, resources, and a safe space to share and learn. Let’s remind each other that no one is alone in their journey. * Women's History Month [https://www.7cups.com/forum/women/General_2504/MarchisWomensHistoryMonth_348296/]: Throughout March, we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history. Join us in honoring the women who have paved the way for change and empowerment.  * March Forward Challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/IntroducingtheMarchForwardChallenge_348308/]: This month, we invite you to commit to small, meaningful actions each day to nurture your mental and emotional health. By taking these daily steps, you’ll build consistency, connect with the community, and make progress in your personal growth journey. ------------------------- More Events Coming Soon! We’ll be posting more events as the month goes on, so stay tuned for exciting opportunities to engage, connect, and grow together. Be sure to keep an eye on our updates for upcoming discussions, challenges, and activities throughout the month. Don’t forget – you can click the words in green to go directly to the event posts and join the discussions! ------------------------- @Heather225 @ASilentObserver @tommy @SoulfullyAButterfly
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Join the 7 Cups Community Team for our Quarterly Event: February 25th (2025)!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 24th
...See more The 7 Cups Community Team is excited to announce we will be hosting quarterly admin events! These events will be a chance to spend quality time together, show appreciation, and build stronger connections within our community. The first event of the year will take place this month in honor of Cupsentines (credit to @AnnaSilverberg for the witty title). Mark your calendars: Tuesday, February 25th at 12:30PM ET for Adult side 1PM ET on the Teen side. This quarter's theme: Kindness! We're celebrating the spirit of kindness, inspired by our current Random Acts of Kindness Week (which you can check out here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/JoinourRandomActsofKindnessWeekFeb10th14th_346246/). Will you be there? Let us know below 👇 Looking forward to hanging out! ❤️ - In the meantime, be sure to join the 7 Days of Kindness Challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/General_2448/Join7DaysofKindnessChallengeSpreadtheSpark_346504/] happening now!
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Teen Exclusive Music Initiative: Build a Playlist!
by Heather225
Last post
 November 9th, 2024
...See more Teen community! If you don't recall, or have never heard of it, we have a 7 Cups mixtape [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/CommunityPlaylistThe7CupsMixtape_313555/], an ongoing collaborative initiative that brings our community together through music, reflecting our diverse tastes and shared values. A lot of you asked for a teen playlist you can build, and we'd be happy to give you the opportunity. Using this form, you can submit [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEB58i4yji_CPFZfRnkBT6fd5DBB0-UUStSz9K5k0sthrwMA/viewform] songs for us to review and weave them into a soundtrack for you to enjoy. Note: Just be sure you check each song against the rules in the description! We will only add songs that are appropriate for the whole community. The playlist will be hosted on Spotify! Look forward to its release! For adults/the general community: use this form to contribute to our main mixtape! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv3o5CeP5v3lE_eal8F-0silZtQicvloJMGejQ99ZJLPqzBQ/viewform] - Are you a teen turning 18 within the year, or know someone who is? Feeling overwhelmed about the transition to adulthood? Need a helping hand as you step into your next chapter? Transition Support is here for you! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfed4W09cnD4vPH09z7GRdrs64Jlu_qzavj6DHRF9oWGEFT5Q/viewform]
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Introducing the March Forward Challenge!
by SoulfullyAButterfly
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 9 hours ago
...See more March is here, and it’s time to March Forward - one step at a time - towards greater well-being! 💙 This month, we invite you to commit to small, meaningful actions each day to nurture your mental and emotional health. By taking these daily steps, you’ll build consistency, connect with the community, and make progress in your personal growth journey. How to Participate  Before you start the challenge, consider taking the free flourishing quiz [https://www.7cups.com/assessment/Flourishing] on 7 Cups to see where you currently stand. Each day, aim to complete: ✅ Your Learn Explore Grow (LEG) Dashboard [https://www.7cups.com/dashboard/] (Listeners: Complete this Flourishing Path [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/flourishing-path/] during this month to learn more on how to flourish & support others in flourishing!) ✅ Visit a Group Chat [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] – Drop by spaces like the Sharing Circle for support and connection ✅ Post in the Daily Prayers, Intentions, & Beams Thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/religion/General_2605/DailyPrayersIntentionsBeams_347063/] –  Set your focus for the day by sharing your goals, intentions, or requests for support and positive thoughts. (You do not need to be religious to participate!) Track Your Progress!  Come back each day to check in and share how your day went! You can: ✔️ Celebrate completing your daily steps 🏅 ✔️ Reflect on what helped or challenged you 💭 ✔️ Track your streak and stay motivated! 🔥 Every small step count, and by the end of the month, you’ll see just how far you’ve come! You can retake the flourishing quiz at the end of the month to reflect on progress made too!  Let’s March Forward together - one day, one step at a time. Are you in?  This challenge is part of the Marching Toward Hope and Understanding: A Month of Growth and Connection event [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/General_2421/MarchingTowardHopeandUnderstandingAMonthofGrowthandConnection_348012/] on 7 Cups. We look forward to announcing a week celebrating My Tiny Triumphs in the community later this month (March 17-21)
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Marching Toward Hope and Understanding: A Month of Growth and Connection
by CheeryMango
Last post
 Friday
...See more Hi everyone! March is here, and we’re excited to share all the amazing events we have lined up this month on 7 Cups! It’s a time to connect, learn, and support each other, so we encourage you to get involved in whatever resonates with you. Here’s what’s happening this March: * Zero Discrimination Day (March 1st Recap) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/ReflectingonZeroDiscriminationDayMarch1stACallforCompassionandInclusion_348011/]: We’ll be reflecting on the theme of inclusion, equality, and kindness. Let’s continue the conversation about how we can create more inclusive spaces for everyone. Share your thoughts and experiences about breaking down barriers. * Self-Harm Awareness Week (March 6-10) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/selfharm/WelcomesIntroductionsIcebreakers_253/SelfHarmAwarenessWeekHealingThroughSelfCompassionConnectionMarch6th10th_348138/]: This week is dedicated to raising awareness, breaking the stigma, and offering support to those affected by self-harm. Join us for discussions, resources, and a safe space to share and learn. Let’s remind each other that no one is alone in their journey. * Women's History Month [https://www.7cups.com/forum/women/General_2504/MarchisWomensHistoryMonth_348296/]: Throughout March, we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history. Join us in honoring the women who have paved the way for change and empowerment.  * March Forward Challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/CommunityActivitiesEvents_1908/IntroducingtheMarchForwardChallenge_348308/]: This month, we invite you to commit to small, meaningful actions each day to nurture your mental and emotional health. By taking these daily steps, you’ll build consistency, connect with the community, and make progress in your personal growth journey. ------------------------- More Events Coming Soon! We’ll be posting more events as the month goes on, so stay tuned for exciting opportunities to engage, connect, and grow together. Be sure to keep an eye on our updates for upcoming discussions, challenges, and activities throughout the month. Don’t forget – you can click the words in green to go directly to the event posts and join the discussions! ------------------------- @Heather225 @ASilentObserver @tommy @SoulfullyAButterfly
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Join Our "Caught You Kind" Recognition Campaign!
by Heather225
Last post
 March 1st
...See more Our caring community is at work each day supporting and uplifting each other through various acts of compassion. Listeners, leaders, and members alike - it could be anyone contributing positively, demonstrating our values, and making a difference through little acts. Have you witnessed someone taking time to help talk someone down in a room, or noticed someone answering questions in the forums? Someone may have sent you a personalized message when you needed it.  These moments of going above and beyond should be captured when they’re seen and challenge you all to note them and share them here! Tag the person, “catching them” in the act of kindness, and with every tag let’s pay it forward, one good deed at a time. Let's make this thread a thriving representation of our community's heartwarmingly giving spirit! - Other initiatives you can take part in right now! 💗 Daily Prayers, Intentions & Beams! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/General_2444/DailyPrayersIntentionsBeams_347063/] Ask the community for support and join our uplifting movement! 💗 Peer Appreciation Program [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsCXyPYjQ4dsfLMh2ZzXC4of1lEutJsSasbkzc6JLDq7b8ow/viewform] - write a message that will be turned into a special note and posted in our big beautiful official thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/AppreciationProgram_2310/PeerAppreciationProgram_262230/]!!
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Community Team Quarterly Event Coming Up Tuesday February 25th! Agenda & RSVP!!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 25th
...See more Hi, Community! We're looking forward to hanging out with you this upcoming Tuesday [https://www.7cups.com/forum/projectsandevents/QuarterlyAppreciationEvents_2393/Jointhe7CupsCommunityTeamforourQuarterlyEventFebruary25th2025_346692/] and celebrating Kindness Month! Here's the agenda to look toward to: ❣️ What act of kindness on Cups, big or small, has had the biggest impact on you, either as the giver or receiver? ❣️ What are some small, everyday acts of kindness that we can all incorporate into our lives? ❣️ What are some ways we can spread kindness in our community? - Can't make it on Tuesday? No problem! We still want to hear from you. Please feel free to answer any or all of the questions above in the comments below. Your thoughts and experiences are valuable, and we want to create an inclusive space where everyone can share in the spirit of kindness that bonds our community!
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Join the 7 Cups Community Team for our Quarterly Event: February 25th (2025)!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 24th
...See more The 7 Cups Community Team is excited to announce we will be hosting quarterly admin events! These events will be a chance to spend quality time together, show appreciation, and build stronger connections within our community. The first event of the year will take place this month in honor of Cupsentines (credit to @AnnaSilverberg for the witty title). Mark your calendars: Tuesday, February 25th at 12:30PM ET for Adult side 1PM ET on the Teen side. This quarter's theme: Kindness! We're celebrating the spirit of kindness, inspired by our current Random Acts of Kindness Week (which you can check out here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportCommunityEvents_2295/JoinourRandomActsofKindnessWeekFeb10th14th_346246/). Will you be there? Let us know below 👇 Looking forward to hanging out! ❤️ - In the meantime, be sure to join the 7 Days of Kindness Challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/gratitude/General_2448/Join7DaysofKindnessChallengeSpreadtheSpark_346504/] happening now!
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Science Daily: Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression
by fruityPond7887
Last post
 February 24th
...See more "Taking high-dose Vitamin B6 tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression by new research. Scientists at the University of Reading measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported feeling less anxious and depressed after taking the supplements every day for a month. The study, published in the journal Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, provides valuable evidence to support the use of supplements thought to modify levels of activity in the brain for preventing or treating mood disorders. Dr David Field, lead author from the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading, said: "The functioning of the brain relies on a delicate balance between the excitatory neurons that carry information around and inhibitory ones, which prevent runaway activity. "Recent theories have connected mood disorders and some other neuropsychiatric conditions with a disturbance of this balance, often in the direction of raised levels of brain activity. "Vitamin B6 helps the body produce a specific chemical messenger that inhibits impulses in the brain, and our study links this calming effect with reduced anxiety among the participants." While previous studies have produced evidence that multivitamins or marmite can reduce stress levels, few studies have been carried out into which particular vitamins contained within them drive this effect. The new study focused on the potential role of Vitamins B6, which is known to increase the body's production of GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), a chemical that blocks impulses between nerve cells in the brain. In the current trial, more than 300 participants were randomly assigned either Vitamin B6 or B12 supplements far above the recommended daily intake (approximately 50 times the recommended daily allowance) or a placebo, and took one a day with food for a month. The study showed that Vitamin B12 had little effect compared to placebo over the trial period, but Vitamin B6 made a statistically reliable difference. Raised levels of GABA among participants who had taken Vitamin B6 supplements were confirmed by visual tests carried out at the end of the trial, supporting the hypothesis that B6 was responsible for the reduction in anxiety. Subtle but harmless changes in visual performance were detected, consistent with controlled levels of brain activity. Dr Field said: "Many foods, including tuna, chickpeas and many fruits and vegetables, contain Vitamin B6. However, the high doses used in this trial suggest that supplements would be necessary to have a positive effect on mood. "It is important to acknowledge that this research is at an early stage and the effect of Vitamin B6 on anxiety in our study was quite small compared to what you would expect from medication. However, nutrition-based interventions produce far fewer unpleasant side effects than drugs, and so in the future people might prefer them as an intervention. "To make this a realistic choice, further research is needed to identify other nutrition-based interventions that benefit mental wellbeing, allowing different dietary interventions to be combined in future to provide greater results. "One potential option would be to combine Vitamin B6 supplements with talking therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to boost their effect."" *I think this new research is so cool! I love understanding the biochemical mechanisms of how the B6 works in our brains to help lower our anxiety and depression levels. I definitely feel like I've benefitted from taking vitamins in regards to my anxiety levels, but everyone is different! Like the article stated, this research is still new and they are still finding more ways that we could potentially help combat anxiety and depression. I think being able to have alternatives to medication is important, but sometimes medication is necessary and there is no shame at all in taking medication! I am one of those people and medication has helped me so much! But some people may not want medication and that's okay too! That's why this research is great for helping everyone have options to fight anxiety and depression!* Would you consider taking Vitamin B6 to help fight your anxiety and depression? 💪 #VitaminB6 #Anxiety #Depression Read the full article here! [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220719091209.htm]
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Vitamins That Boost Mental Health
by calmDew1576
Last post
 February 23rd
...See more Here's something that may surprise you: those lingering symptoms of depression, anxiety, or obsessive mannerisms you can't seem to shake may not be solely related to messy genes, poor coping mechanisms, or faulty brain chemistry—they may be related vitamin deficiencies, such as zinc, B vitamins, and vitamin D, among others. The following provides some information on key nutrients and their role in regulating our mental health. Zinc Zinc serves as one of the core nutrients that helps regulate many biological processes, including our mood. When individuals experience low zinc levels, conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders may arise. One study demonstrated that zinc supplementation together with SSRI's improved major depressive disorders more effectively than patients receiving SSRI treatment alone (Ranjbar et al. 2013). In fact, long-term treatments with zinc in laboratory animals presented with the same effects as antidepressant drugs (McLoughin & Hodge, 1990). Vitamin B complex Certain mental health-related conditions can also coexist with deficiencies in B vitamins. For example, early studies have shown that children with autism present with low B6, and after supplementation of B6, some showed marked improvements and started to speak for the very first time (Kotsanis et al. 1984). In mice studies, niacinamide was actually found to have properties in common with benzodiazepines and barbiturates (Voronina, 1981). Additionally, patients with depression are known to present with deficiencies in B12, and people with B12 deficiencies are more likely to be severely depressed than non-deficient individuals (Cornish & Mehl-Madrona, 2008). Additional symptoms of B12 deficiency can include fatigue, lethargy, poor memory, mania, and psychosis. B vitamins including riboflavin, B12, folate, and B6 have even been shown to help manage symptoms of schizophrenia. Vitamin D And last but not least, vitamin D, also known as the "sun" vitamin, is also essential for our mental health. Vitamin D helps support healthy growth and development. About 50-90% of vitamin D is produced by sunshine exposure and the rest actually comes from our diet (Naeem, 2010). Neuro-degenerative diseases, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and osteoporosis have also been linked to vitamin D deficiencies (Naeem, 2010). Conclusions For anyone struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and even schizophrenia, there is hope. Despite popular belief, mental struggles may not exist solely "in your head," but may have roots elsewhere throughout the body. Research is continuing to uncover links between vitamin deficiencies and mental ill-health, which can be further addressed through dietary approaches or supplementation, potentially lessening the need for increased pharmaceutical treatments. Keep in mind, targeting nutritional deficits won't solve all your problems, but it could be an important step in your treatment or recovery. Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-flourishing-family/202008/vitamins-boost-mental-health How important do you think supplemets are for an individual's physical and mental health? #Nutrition #Supplements #MentalHealth
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Join our “Always Here” Project!
by Kieran000
Last post
 February 18th
...See more Hey everyone!  We are experiencing difficulties getting the word out that people can get rewarded, feedback and recognition for spending time, script-free and naturally, supporting members in Support Room 24/7 by just tracking their time.  Therefore, we’re looking for a project agent to help recruit more people and spread awareness of the project. The project agent would be tasked with spending time in Support Room 24/7 and identifying those who spend at least 30 minutes there helping others. Then, they’d contact them and let them know about the opportunity. Finally, they’d be asked to keep a recruitment record updated within our leadership spreadsheet, so we know who has already been contacted.  The quota will be contacting (and recording on the spreadsheet) at least 10 listeners or members per month to maintain the leadership role, but this can be negotiated if you’re finding it tricky to stick to.  If you are interested, or even just spend some time in our support rooms, please do send me a message [http://7cups.com/@kieran000] or add a comment to this thread for more information. 
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AI-Enabled Laughing Robots are No Joke
by calmDew1576
Last post
 February 4th
...See more Laughter is a nonverbal vocal expression that plays an important role in social situations and transcends cultural boundaries. Artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning is rapidly being explored as a powerful tool to enable robots to interact with humans for a variety of purposes. A new study published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI unveils a shared laughter generation AI system that enables a robot to share a laugh with a human for greater perceived empathetic conversational interaction. The three AI models that comprise the solution were a laugh detector, a shared laughter predictor, and a laugh type selector. ERICA is also capable of non-verbal communication such as eye gaze, gestures, and nodding the head. The participants tried to get to know each other via friendly dialogue lasting 10-15 minutes. The laughter detection model is an AI recurrent neural network. The positive samples that were identified by the laughter detector model were then further labeled as shared laughter if ERICA responded with laughter in a timely manner to the initial user laugh. This resulted in over 260 shared laughter samples that were then annotated by the laugh type selector as either mirthful or social laughs. The laughter type selector used the identical logistic regression model as the shared laughter predictor. “The proposed system improved the impression of the dialogue system such as empathy perception compared to a naive baseline without laughter and a reactive system that always responded with only social laughs.” Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future-brain/202209/ai-enabled-laughing-robots-are-no-joke How important do you think non-verbal communication is? #Laughter #Empathy #Communication #AI
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Project Agents Needed to Expand the Member Welcome Committee!
by Heather225
Last post
 February 2nd
...See more The Welcome Committee has grown exponentially since our launch last July, and it’s time for us to start scaling by building our leadership team! The most critical stage of the 7 Cups journey is the beginning, and through the Welcome Committee, we have the opportunity to make a great first impression on our newcomers. The difference between a member receiving a personal welcome message and not is significant—everyone wants to be greeted in a new, unfamiliar place. We are the friendly faces at the door. With that in mind, we invite Verified Listeners who wish to help us grow to join the Welcome Committee as Project Agents. If accepted, you will be allocated a number of responsibilities depending on your chosen focus. We need help in these four domains: ↳ Leadership - This PA is in charge of communicating with the team 1:1 and ensuring smooth operations. 📌 Tasks include but are not limited to: * 1:1 checkins with each member of the team * Providing support and coaching * Dashboard supervision * General team management Note: You must have some level of leadership experience on the platform or be a long-term member of the Welcome Committee Team. ↳ Recruitment - This PA is responsible for hosting monthly AMAs about the team and helping us reach our monthly onboarding goals. 📌 We need someone to:  * Host a monthly AMA for listeners to ask questions and learn more about the role * Make creative posts promoting the team * Reach out 1:1 to prospective candidates to invite them to join TWC * (Bonus) Think up new fun ways to bring awareness to the team Note: You must be in a Group Support role and/or familiar with hosting. ↳ Onboarding - This PA is in charge of reviewing applications and onboarding team members ↳ Engagement - This PA is in charge of making forum posts & following up with team members via forum What are the minimum requirements to be eligible to apply? ✅  A Verified Listener ✅  Must be a member of the Welcome Committee OR be a pre-existing leader with site experience willing to learn ✅  Experienced and comfortable using google documents and spreadsheets ✅  Must have read, understood and agreed to the Leadership Guidelines [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/CommunityInformation_742/7CupsLeadershipGuidelines_222236/] ✅  A clear behavior record within the last 6 months ✅  Anywhere from 1-3 hours weekly (depending on which coverage area) to devote to routine tasks Like all aspects of 7 Cups, the Welcome Committee project is forever evolving. If you would like to support us in a different way or have suggestions please contact me. APPLY HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pOWCk3Rs7hQYsMP2Nekwyr47GPjNczL1dvuIWvskn5Y/preview] Questions? Leave them below or send me a PM. 👋 If you want to join as a team member instead, visit this post: https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/CallingAllVerifiedListenersHelpWantedonthe7CupsWelcomeCommittee_332406/
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Should We Stop Talking About Student Loan "Forgiveness"?
by professionalVision2624
Last post
 January 26th
...See more KEY POINTS * Debt is often stigmatized, and this may be one reason for opposition to President Biden's student loan relief program. * Debt is a normal, encouraged economic behavior in our society and shouldn't be discussed in moralistic terms. * One suggestion for changing the conversation around debt is to stop calling it loan "forgiveness," which implies debt is a "bad behavior." Source: Alexander Mils/Unsplash "Debate continues on President Biden’s student loan relief plan [https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-student-loan-relief-for-borrowers-who-need-it-most/]: the cancellation of up to $20,000 in debt for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all others who now earn less than $125,000 per year. Critics of this proposal argue that President Biden lacks the legal authority to cancel the debt, that it funnels too much money to people who don’t really need it, or that it could increase inflation and taxes. I’m not a policy wonk, and I have no idea whether these things are true. But others have suggested a behavioral effect to student loan relief, and that’s where I can step in and call people on their nonsense. * “It distorts incentives and encourages behavior that contributed to the ‘problem’ that it seeks to address.” (from Newsweek) * “It discourages sacrifice and good behavior.” (from the John Locke Foundation) * “It rewards bad behavior.” (from Forbes) Debt has probably been stigmatized since about five minutes after the first loan in human history, and some continue to characterize debt as "bad behavior." This moralistic thinking muddies legitimate discussion about whether, why, and how we should eliminate debt. To address this issue, I offer a modest proposal: Stop calling it debt “forgiveness [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/forgiveness].” Debt Stigma Humans—being relatively slow, small, and weak within the animal kingdom—quickly learned that cooperation [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/teamwork] is our only means of survival and evolutionary success. Thus, we’re finely attuned to concepts of reciprocity and fairness. The Code of Hammurabi (approx. 1750 B.C.) lays out rules for loan repayment and debt relief. The Torah, Bible, and Quran all discuss debt. It’s perhaps unsurprising, then, that people who carry debt are often targets of shame [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/embarrassment] and scorn. Despite our societal expectations and economic demands that people attend college, student debt is still subject to this stigma. If you’ve been paying attention [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/attention] to the news, you know that people with outstanding student loans are often called irresponsible for taking on too much debt, failing to pay it back promptly, or both. Moreover, only 41 percent of Americans support complete student debt relief [https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/news-polls/npr-student-loan-forgiveness-2022], with that figure far lower among people without student loans. Yet it was reported last summer that 63 percent of Americans support free public college [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/08/11/democrats-overwhelmingly-favor-free-college-tuition-while-republicans-are-divided-by-age-education/]. Although the endgame here is the same—college degrees with zero debt—I would argue that the 22 percent of Americans who seemingly would make college free proactively but not cancel student debt retroactively is due, at least in part, to debt stigma. And debt stigma can have far-reaching implications for well-being, with some going so far as to suggest that individuals with debt don’t deserve to live. The General Social Survey, an annual, nationally representative survey of Americans’ attitudes on all sorts of things, has often included this question: “Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has gone bankrupt?” The fact that someone even thought this was a pertinent question tells you a lot about debt stigma, but so, too, does the fact that endorsement of this item almost doubled between 1983 and 2014 (from 6.6 percent to 12.1 percent). This fact may be the ultimate indication that debt is far too entrenched in terms of “right” and “wrong.” Read the full available article at Psychology Today [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nudging-ahead/202209/should-we-stop-talking-about-student-loan-forgiveness] Reflection: What are your thoughts on student debt and the student loan relief plan? #StudentLoan #ReliefPlan #Debt #Stigma
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New Year's Resolutions!
by lonelyghost
Last post
 January 4th
...See more What are your new year's resolutions? Feel free to comment with yours!  Mine are to:  1. Cook 2 healthy meals a week 2. Do some sort of physical activity 3 days a week 3. Wake up the first time my alarm goes off. Also I am going to join the New Year's Resolution Accountability Challenge [http://beyrownhero.com/new-years-resolution-accountability-challenge/] to hold myself accountable for sticking with my resolutions. Check it out here: http://beyrownhero.com/new-years-resolution-accountability-challenge/ [http://beyrownhero.com/new-years-resolution-accountability-challenge/] :) 

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❢Notify @CheeryMango if your team's application or leaders have changed

❢Notify @CheeryMango if you would like to move your project into "on hold"

❢Notify @CheeryMango if you would like to move your project out of "on hold"

Read the 7 Cups Guidelines
Community Resources

Below are the applications and leaders for community projects on 7 cups of tea! Leaders, please contact @CheeryMango if information or links need to be changed.

Forum Team: @CheeryMango
Music Therapy: Inactive at the moment
The Needs Reply Team: @bookworm274
Q & A Project: @SoulfullyButterfly
Subcommunities: @CheeryMango
Translation Project: @SoulfullyAButterfly
Team Lightship: @ASilentObserver

Updated: 11/23/2022 by @CheeryMango