A Talk on Self-Care with Kyle

Interviewee: @KyleBorg

What is your idea of spending a balanced time on 7cups? Share your idea of how a good day looks like on 7cups, for you.

My idea of spending a balanced time on 7Cups is to not become overly attached and cause yourself stress and burn-out. A good day on 7Cups for me consists of taking a few 1-1 member chats and hanging out whilst moderating the Newbie Hub, meeting new people and creating memories

What challenges did you face in trying to strike that balance?

I faced many challenges whilst trying to strike that balance between 7Cups and my personal life, this is mainly because I had several roles on 7Cups including Room Supporter, Sharing Circle Host etc. This caused me to burn-out and spend to much time on 7Cups rather than focusing on my wellbeing

How did you try to deal with those challenges?

I dealt with these challenges by making the hard but responsible decision to resign from some of my roles on 7Cups to help limit my workload and give me more time to focus on other things such as my Army training, family and wellbeing

What are the benefits of improving your balance for the time you spend on cups?

I believe the benefits of improving your balance for the time you spend on 7Cups include better wellbeing and mental health, 7Cups can be a amazingly positive environment but it sometimes becomes stressful and hard to bare, taking these breaks and balancing your time helps you to clear your mind and really appreciate the time you do spend on 7Cups

What message would you like to give to the cupsers who have come to be negatively attached to cups, in one of the many ways?

Don’t be afraid to take a break, they are needed and we all need them now and then! The self-care option in your profile settings is there to help you, do not be afraid to use it. We are all here for you at 7Cups; members and listeners alike, Do not be afraid to reach out <3

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This interview is part of the A Talk on Self-Care Interview Series. Learn more here