Activity 3.1.9 My Favourite Things Circle

Purpose

To discover and identify interests of importance

Materials

Handout–My Favourite Things Circle Large sheets of flipchart paper

Time

1 hr

Method

1. Show the diagram example (on next page) and ask participants to draw a circle similar to this and answer the questions below. Note: facilitators may choose to photocopy and enlarge the diagram for participants to use.
   • Ring 1: What are eight things I like to do?
   • Ring 2: How long has it been since I last did each of these eight things?
   • Ring 3: Is this planned or spontaneous?
   • Ring 4: Do I do this alone or with someone else?
2. Inform participants that it is important to answer each question in the order that they are given. They should answer each question before going on to the next.
3. Participants are to write down their answers to each question in the appropriate ring.
4. Once they have completed each section of the circle, ask them to take some time to think about what this says about them.
5. Discuss their findings