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Uplifting quotes & Inspiring Thoughts
by Eugene
Last post
 Saturday
...See more I hope you can help me add uplifting and inspiring quotes here. Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. ― Thích Nhất Hạnh, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life FH:54
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Motivation & Accountability Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 August 24th
...See more Welcome to the Motivation & Accountability Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 24 July (updated by @tommy) @Brokenheartbaby39 @CyclingThroughLife @Miashlee2008 @nineelii97 @RogueOne1983 @softForest4843 @talkwithyoursoul @TheColourGrey @tommy @veronikamalik @warmheartedCamp3360
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Realistic Goals & Tiny Wins
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 August 22nd
...See more We’ve all been there: January 1st arrives, and we suddenly expect ourselves to become entirely different people. We set massive goals, buy the gym memberships, and by February, we feel like we’ve failed. This year, let’s try something different. What if your goals weren't 'grand,' but they were honest? What if they were built to fit the life you actually have, not the one you think you 'should' have? Let’s talk about sustainable, realistic growth for 2026. ✨ Instead of a total overhaul, what is a tiny, 5-minute habit you want to anchor into your day? ✨ Sometimes the best goal isn't what we add, but what we remove. What is one thing you are giving yourself permission to stop doing in the New Year? ✨ Think about your busiest, most tired day. What is a goal you could still achieve even on that day? ✨ Instead of a rigid goal, pick one word to be your North Star for the first three months of the year. ✨ What is one 'realistic' goal you’re setting for 2026? Before you post your goal, ask yourself: "Is this a goal I actually want, or is it a goal I feel guilty into making?" If it's a "guilt goal," toss it! Post a "Joy Goal" instead: something you’re genuinely excited to try or learn. If you would like to work on your goals and find wellness with accountability and support, you are welcome to join our Wellness Accountability Huddle [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/7CupsHuddles_2394/ReLaunchingTheWellnessAccountabilityHuddle_368118/] - a closed group, open 24/7 for everyone working on goals. 
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Make an Easy Kit!
by politePlace5370
Last post
 January 7th
...See more Sometimes, it’s really hard to do everything as well as you’d like to, but something is better than nothing. I just put together a bathroom kit for those days, and I thought I’d share the idea! What you have in your kit depends on what you want to do. Here are some examples: *  Hygiene: mouthwash, makeup remover wipes/baby wipes, perfume * Shower: stool so you don’t have to stand up, combo shampoo/conditioner, soap *  Skincare: lotion, maybe a sheet mask, anything you can just leave on  These are just ideas, and you could really make a kit for anything. It helps a lot, even if it feels like you’re cutting corners. It isn’t sustainable to live off a kit, but it can help you through a couple rough days. Best to all of you! 💛 Tell me if u have a kit too, I wanna know what’s in urs 🙃
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Let's beat autumn overspending together!
by sadcat13
Last post
 August 29th, 2025
...See more Autumn things are in stock and our feeds are flooded with aesthetics autumn content. We walk around in the stores autumn isle, desperately trying to convince ourselves that we are buying just one more decoration, before leaving the store with our wallets empty. As someone who works at a mall, autumn season is always the ultimate test of willpower, so this year, I decided to put a stop to it. 🍂🍁🍂🍄🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍄🍂🍁🍂🍄 This season, let's challenge ourselves by utilising what we have to enjoy a magical season. Maybe it's making some fall crafts from things we already own. Maybe it's using the decorations we bought in the past instead of buying new ones. Or it can be thrifting fall clothes we want but don't need instead of buying at full price. So let's shop our homes and challenge our creativity, making budget core the new aesthetic 😁 🍂🍁🍂🍄🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍄🍂🍁🍂🍄 How are you beating autumn overspending this year? 😊
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B 👆L 👇 I👈 S 👉S
by MissyisMissy
Last post
 August 6th, 2025
...See more Nature :: Spirit When I am tempted to despair, I find it helpful to remember that Life will always find a way.  The sun will set tonight, and it will rise again tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after that. Connecting with nature daily helps keep us in touch with how limited our role is in a much larger story. To remember to be humble. To keep filling ourselves with renewal and refreshment.  To keep enjoying the companionship of the animal and plant relatives nearby, and to make decisions that are kind to the future that we would like to share with all of them.
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Habit Stacking
by awesomeForever34
Last post
 July 20th, 2025
...See more I've found habit stacking to be very useful in building my motivation and productivity. Though I find they need to come about more naturally rather than being forced.  From my understanding, habit stacking is essentially combining different tasks/ activities so that you get a '2 in 1' effect. I find it helpful to both 'create' more time and to do tasks I feel unmotivated to do.  Mine are as follows: * Each morning as I wait for my coffee to boil, I always put away my dry dishes and wash any remaining ones. It's almost like a race to see what I can get done. And often, because I've built momentum I'll continue until I'm finished tidying the kitchen even after my coffee is ready (though some days I don't continue and that's completely fine too!) * I exercise while watching a tv show. It makes the time pass quicker and I'm more inclined to do a warm up + cool down this way. Side note on exercise: I find it so so so much easier to do now that I do e.g. 45 seconds on 15 seconds rest rather than counting reps/ sets (whatever they're called). * I write a simplified daily diary in my target language. Basically just simple sentences on what I did/ accomplished that day. The 2 in 1 here is that I get to practice my language and writing down what I did helps fight the feeling of "I was so lazy and unproductive today, I didn't get anything done." The bonus is that I'll also have a diary to look back on as I've always struggled to stay consistent with them.  What are your habit stacks? Please share them for inspiration! :) 
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Lately, I've Been Feeling Stuck Emotionally
by moonphasesoulmates
Last post
 June 4th, 2025
...See more I don't know if it's burnout, overthinking, or just one of those phases — but I've been feeling emotionally stuck for weeks now. Even when I try to stay positive, small things drain me quickly. I want to be more present in my relationships and find motivation again, but it's like my energy resets to zero every morning. Has anyone else gone through this emotional fog? How do you push yourself when your heart and mind just feel... quiet and heavy? Would love to hear from someone who's been through this and made it out stronger.
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Cleaning and clearing out my room
by Sharkweek1998
Last post
 May 11th, 2025
...See more So I have a minor hoarding habit from growing up poor, battling anxiety with spurts of depression + over the past 2 years, it became very difficult for me to actually clean my room. I'm going to be moving soonish and not only have to clean my room, but go thru and figure out what I want to keep and get rid of. Ive been going thru a lot and I feel so overwhelmed. Does anyone have any tips on how to tackle this? I'm moving to a smaller place too, so I gotta go down to a quarter of the stuff I own.
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Self-care this December ✨
by youaremysunshine02
Last post
 December 2nd, 2024
...See more December is often seen as a month of joy, connection, and celebration, but for some, it can also bring stress, loneliness, and reflection. During this busy season, it’s essential to prioritize self-care and focus on our well-being, as it lays the foundation for handling both the joys and challenges of the holidays. Christmas doesn’t have to be about luxury or expensive gifts. Simple pleasures, like visiting holiday festivals or enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate, can be just as meaningful. After all, it’s the little moments that truly count. Self-care isn’t about perfection, it’s about making space for the little things that bring you joy. Take a moment to read through the self-care image and do something wonderful for yourself.  Don't forget to take care of yourself, because you deserve it!
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Q&A
by Hopeprovider6771
Last post
 August 31st, 2024
...See more What motivates you to stay active and exercise regularly? Do you have any specific goals or aspirations that drive your fitness routine?  Let me know in the answers 
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Menu instead of routines!
by gloomySunshine4673
Last post
 May 11th, 2024
...See more Menu vs a routine I saw this video where a lovely lady described how she decided to go for so called menus instead of routines! As in, for example in the morning, she has a to-do list activities but instead of having to follow them and it being a routine, she checks in with herself, how she is feeling and then decides on what she will do. She may just feel like journalling or like doing everything she got on the menu!  Benefits 1. It allows you to start off the day on a more positive note, as opposed to being upset with yourself for not following the routine, you can be happy that you managed to do one productive thing for yourself! 2. Synergy. It allows you to connect to yourself more by checking in, trying to take in how you are feeling and then deciding on what you think would be good for you in the moment! 3. It might actually motivate you to get more done and do the tasks you would not feel like doing when you knew you 'had to'. And so many more!  If routines work for you, amazing! I think though this is an interesting and fun concept that could help with getting yourself out of a rut or just be suited for someone that likes a bit more freedom of choice when it comes to their days.
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Surround Yourself with Positivity:
by Holmes33
Last post
 January 5th, 2024
...See more "Your environment plays a significant role in your mindset. Surround yourself with positive influences, supportive friends, and inspirational content. Choose to focus on the good, and watch how it transforms your outlook on life."
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Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection:
by Holmes33
Last post
 January 5th, 2024
...See more "Progress, no matter how small, deserves celebration. Don't be too hard on yourself if things don't go as planned. Every step forward is a victory. Focus on the journey, and remember that success is a series of efforts, setbacks, and comebacks."
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Monitoring progress
by Aputik
Last post
 November 26th, 2023
...See more I wonder how do people monitor progress in meantal healh and well-being?  If you're trying to loose weight... You weigh yourself. If you want to improve your career you look at your outputs and salary. And if you want to have a better mental health... you...? 

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