appreciating one another
One of our staple activities during a conversations event is for our attendees to write down three words they’d use to describe the person they’re attending with, and then spend time swapping those words with the reasons why they came to mind.
It’s often the highlight of the event for our attendees, who enjoy sharing a moment of appreciation and learning about how they’re perceived by someone they care about.
“It was lovely to hear how different we were described compared to how we see each other.”
“It was interesting to see the 3 words my partner picked for me were ones I never would thought of for myself (but pleasantly agreed with)!”
“It was nice to talk about how the other person sees you and appreciates you. My sister said I was brave, unique, and take life by the horns. It really filled me with joy to hear how she sees me.”
“We talked about words that describe each other. Revealing parts of our personality that we don’t actively think about. Insightful to hear the other person’s view of yourself.”
“It’s nice to hear about what your work mate thinks about you. A lot of the time it’s work chat, banter, but to hear what they think of you and what they mean to you is warming.”
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“The highlight was thinking about which 3 words I liked most of him, and the affirmation I felt hearing what he said about me. I feel seen.”
Pick a close friend, family member or your partner. What three words would you use to describe them?
Download our ‘swapping affirmations’ activity guide and have the conversation yourself, or attend a conversations event near you.