Admiration Exchange

Begin by explaining to the players that the goal of this activity is to acknowledge and celebrate the positive qualities we see in others.

Each player thinks of someone they admire - this can be a real person or a fictional character. They then write down five qualities they admire about this person on a piece of paper.

Once everyone has listed their qualities, ask them to attach the paper to their clothing using tape or a pin.

Have the players walk around the room freely. When you call out "Stop," everyone pairs up with the nearest person.

In each pair, players take turns reading the qualities listed on their partner's paper, starting each statement with "You are..." For example, "You are strong, you are courageous, you are beautiful, you are a good friend, you are wise".

After reading the qualities on the paper, players take turns saying something positive about each other.

Encourage movement and new pairings by asking players to walk around again. Repeat the stopping and pairing several times so everyone gets the chance to hear positive affirmations from various peers.

Bring everyone together to reflect on the activity. Discuss the following:

• How did it feel to hear these positive qualities about yourself?
• Did you notice any similarities between the qualities you admire in others and the qualities others see in you?
• How can recognizing and embracing these qualities in ourselves help us in our daily lives?