Activity 3.1.3 Identify Your Passions

Purpose
To identify special interests
Materials
Handout–Achievements and Experiences
Time
2 hrs
Method
An arrow through a heart
  1. Ask participants to write their answers to the following questions:
    1. What were some of your special achievements/experiences over the years? An example might be traveling on my own, learning a new skill, etc.
    2. What did you get out of each experience, e.g., acknowledgements, praise, feelings of confidence, etc.?
    3. When you think about your most satisfying experiences, what were the common motivations that inspired you?
    4. What abilities did you use in each of the special achievements/experiences that you identified in the first question?
  2. Participants can also chart their information using the handout on the next page.