Activity 3.1.7 Ask 50 Questions

Purpose

To pinpoint the main focus in life

Materials

Workbook/journal, highlighters

Time

1–2 hrs

Method

This activity requires participants to be able to write quickly and freely.

1. Ask participants to write in their workbook/journal a list of 50 questions that are important to them. Examples of questions could be: How can I save more money? How can I have more fun? etc. Let participants know that their list will not be shared with anyone.
2. The list must be done as a continuous flow and written quickly. Ask them not to think too long about writing a question. Do not worry about spelling, grammar, or repeating the same question.
3. When everyone has finished writing, ask them to now read their list to themselves and highlight the themes that appear. Are most of the questions about relationships, work, finances, or fun? Ask participants to write down what the main theme or concern appears to be.
4. Ask participants to review the list of 50 questions and choose the top ten that seem most significant.
5. Next, rank the top ten questions in order of importance.
6. There is no need to answer the questions at this time. Participants will be able to see for themselves what their main focus is and this may assist them to know what is unconsciously important for them in their lives.
7. Ask participants if there were any surprises and discuss.

Note: Facilitators may decide to increase the number of questions to 100 or decrease the number of questions to 20 depending on the group level. There should not be less than 20 questions.