Appreciations Exercise
Participants reflect on their strengths through feedback from peers, helping to boost motivation and self-esteem. This exercise creates a positive atmosphere, especially effective at the end of a workshop.
How to run it
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Gather participants in a close circle, including facilitators.
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Explain the importance of sharing strengths and positive feedback.
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Provide each participant with a sheet of paper and have them write their name at the bottom.
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Instruct participants to pass the paper to the left.
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Ask each person to write a positive comment about the individual whose name is on the paper, then fold it to cover the comment.
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Continue passing papers until everyone receives their original sheet.
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Conclude by allowing participants to read the feedback they received.
Tips
Encourage honest and specific feedback to enhance its impact.
Set a positive tone before beginning the exercise to foster openness.
Remind participants that there are no wrong answers; the goal is to uplift each other.
Variations
This exercise can be adapted for larger groups by splitting them into smaller circles.
Where it fits
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