Interests
Knowing our interests and engaging in them can only benefit one’s life, making it happier and
more fulfilling. Without knowing our personal interests, we lack desire and motivation. Personal
interests can also bolster the energy required to explore work areas that utilize similar skills.
Through reflection on both past interests and current interests, participants will discover how
personal interests led to the development of the skills that they now have. The discoveries related
to interests, whether group or individual interests, will help participants understand that life is a
continuous learning experience.
- Part One:
Individual Interests
- Knowing what will motivate us to get up each morning is the
key to opening the door to the room of individual interests. It
is well known that the discovery or acknowledgement of
passions in life can help to propel a person towards a more
joyful life. As the French philosopher, Denis Diderot, once
said, “Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to
great things.” In this part of the unit, participants will uncover
their inner passions through reflective exercises. In addition,
they will discover how they are accountable for their own
happiness.
- Part Two:
Group Interests
- Discovering the power of groups will help participants gather
the momentum they need to move towards a goal. Whether it
is a group of friends, or a group of like-minded people, groups
of any kind demonstrate the importance of sharing a common
purpose, valuing each other’s strengths, and co-operation.
Without participating in group interests, there would no
doubt be fewer patches in our life’s quilt. In this part of the
unit, participants will unlock the motivational power of
teamwork and discover the essential need for group harmony.
Some of the questions participants may be able to answer after
this unit are
- What are my interests?
- How does this benefit me? How does it benefit others?
- How did I learn this?
- Why did I learn this?
- What similar skills can be carried into my workplace?
- Where does my path lead now?
- Learning Objectives
- Participants will identify group and individual interests
through various hands-on and imaginative activities. They will
produce a chart that captures their wants and needs, and
identifies their passions. A sculpture will also be created to
display shared ideals and to promote teamwork.