I Admire Others, it is a fantastic activity
I admire others is a simple but very powerful activity to develop behavioral models and a positive attitude.
This exercise is fascinating because it can be done with small and large groups. Also, the only materials you will need to get are papers and pencils.
Everyone writes on a piece of paper the words, “I admire others who …” The game now
has four steps:
- Instruct players to think of people they admire and why.
- Give the players one minute to finish that sentence. Ask them to use positive language, for example, instead of writing, “I admire others who are not negative,” write “I admire others who are positive.” They are to continue to write free form for one minute without regard to punctuation, grammar, or spelling — just a constant flow of thoughts as they think of others they admire.
- Have a few volunteers read what they wrote starting with the introductory words, “I admire others who …”
- Now ask that they draw a line through the words, “I admire others who …” and insert
these words: “I am powerful when I …” Ask volunteers to read again, this time using
the new introductory words.
Desired outcome: Participants understand that what they most admire in others they can do themselves. It encourages others with simplicity and ease to be the best they can be.
Moment of Reflection
- Was it difficult to think about the people you admire and the reason for your choice? Why was it difficult or why was it not difficult?
- What happened to you when you transformed the phrase and had to say “I am powerful when I…”?
- Do you think that what you admire in others you can do yourself? Why or why not?
- Where in your life do you think you could benefit from doing what you admire in others?
- Now that you have finished the exercise, do you feel able to develop more positive attitudes that can inspire more self-love and confidence?
The topics of this publication: reflection, trust, self, emotions, mindfulness, motivation, critical thinking, trust
