16 I Thrive Challenges
Talk-Act-Plan
Linking together the past, present & future, building closer connections and deeper relationships
A New Day Challenge
How am I going to do this … again?” Remember yesterday’s past, breathe in today, plan for tomorrow
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Discuss a moment in time. Where were you? How did you feel?
Act in the present: Experience a moment in time, capture the sky, and take a picture.
Plan for the future: Plan something special to do this week.
Fridge Art Challenge
Art can be displayed- Share creative memories from the past and re-imagine the future.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Share past projects, drawing, crafts. What kind of art do you like?
Act in the present: Make art and take a picture
Plan for the future: Plan a weekend craft, visit a museum.
Demask Challenge
Hidden truths - Realize people wear masks, keep secrets, hide truths. Some are scary others are beautiful.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Demask feelings by expressing emotions - What mask do you wear? Share meaning behind tattoos. Talk about the pandemic mask. Talk about a favorite face painting?
Act in the present: Add masks, face paint, and take a picture
Plan for the future: Make gingerbread cookies and frost them wearing different masks.
Warming Experiences Challenge
People engage in flight or fight behaviors to escape or avoid things that make them feel uncomfortable.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Chat about conquering fears and bravery. Did you find comfort in the uncomfortable? What helps you calm?
Act in the present: Revisit a happy place, lake, park, restaurant, school, a campfire and take a picture.
Plan for the future: Make a comfy spot, redefine your bedroom, and rearrange the furniture.
Fashion Show Challenge
Self-love - Shine in something that represents you. Regardless of insecurities and perfection, this fashion show truly is for all.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Discuss your style across the decades. Discuss hairstyles, costumes, and brands.
Act in the present: Conduct a fashion show with at least 2 changes and take a picture.
Plan the future: Plan future attire for special occasions, buy a rainy day special occasion outfit (you never know when you’ll need it).
Small Steps to Big Dream Challenge
Give Yourself Time - No matter the step you are on, remember goals take time and are not always immediately achievable.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Discuss past accomplishments graduations, celebrations and achievements What are you most proud of? Discuss school, clubs, chapters, and sporting activities.
Act in the present Work on a project, measure progress and take a picture.
Plan for the future: Plan future projects, set goals and dreams, visit a college, take a class.
Reflective Path Challenge
Unforeseen Journey - We all make our own way, in our own time, at our own pace. Some are treading through murky and unknown waters, while others have cast back and are soaring onward.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Reflect on your journey, the joy, loss, love, and pain in your life. Do you have regrets? Share the light.
Act in the present: Walk a path, search for a reflection, a shadow, a mirror image and take a picture.
Plan for the future: Make a 5-year, 10-year plan.
Chalk it Up Challenge
Messages of hope - Write something beautiful and inspiring with chalk. If and when you see something inspirational, read between the lines, look for hidden meanings, and see the kindness.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Who inspired you? Who is your hero? Who was your favorite teacher?
Act in the present: Write an inspirational message using chalk. count kindness, and take a picture.
Plan for the future: Plan a random act of kindness, take the 7-day kindness challenge.
Beauty in Nature’s Chaos Challenge
Find Beauty - Weather and nature can be ever-encompassing. Find beauty within chaos, the chaos that’s spiraling & bustling around.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: What’s beautiful? What does beauty mean to you? Where is home, where is peace?
Act in the present: Spend a day outside finding beauty in nature, hike and take a picture.
Plan for the future: Make an emergency kit
Notice The Unexpected Challenge
Search to be Amazed - Take a moment and look around - what’s strange, unique, or interesting? What amazing things do you find? Perhaps you’ll notice one-eared bunnies are for sale.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: What has surprised you? What was bizarre? What’s quirky? What makes you unique?
Act in the present: Stop, look, observe, reflect, and find what is interesting or unexpected then take a picture.
Plan for the future: Paint a rock and leave it for someone to find. Create a May Day basket.
Not Alone in Loneliness Challenge
Strength in Numbers - There is strength in numbers but also loneliness in numbers.
Talk Act Plan
Who is in your support network? Who do you trust? Share pictures from the past.
Act in the present: Take a family picture.
Plan for the future: Visit or write to someone special to you.
First Loves Challenge
Reclaim Firsts - Firsts can happen at any stage in life. Life may seem heavy when you are going through a hardship. You are pushed and pulled in all directions, navigating systems, while trying to stay positive. You experience a lot of first again. These firsts will shape you as a person. Find Love in the Firsts.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Talk about your firsts at many different ages. Discuss a hobby. Talk milestones.
Act in the present: Plan a first and take a picture.
Plan for the future: Plan a new adventure, vacation, or celebration.
Wrapped in Love Challenge
Your worthy - Maybe you often feel undeserving, this is the time to wrap yourself in love
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Emphasize your worth. “I love you because you are loveable!”. What do you love about yourself? Discuss the goodness in the world. What are you passionate about?
Act in the present: Do something nice for yourself.
Future: Plan your healing journey, But healing stones, study the zodiac, think outside the box.
Symbolic Connections Challenge
What reminds you of those that have died, been detained, deployed, departed, divorced, or dreamt? Are you wearing scarlet letters? What images symbolize power, peace, comfort, healing, and connection? Some say the hawk offers protection and guidance.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Talk about heritage and culture. What is your nationality? What do you believe in?
Act in the present: Find a day to learn about your past, and visit a historical site, attend church.
Plan for the future: Research, start a tradition, prepare a special meal, and take a picture
Facets of Fall Challenge
We all fall, tumble, and feel defeated. It’s how we pick ourselves up and soar onward. Fall is one of those multiple-meaning words. It can mean losing one’s balance, collapsing, or moving freely and rapidly without control.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Discuss an injury. Discuss a time that you had to pick yourself up and chose to soar on.
Act in the present: Do something in season and take a picture.
Plan for the future: Plan a seasonal event, a pumpkin patch at Halloween, a Christmas, a parade on the 4th of July, or visit the tree around Christmas.
Share the Light Challenge
Whenever we see a crane, we say “look a giraffe”. It’s those light-hearted movements that bring joy.
Talk Act Plan
Talk about the past: Discuss light-hearted memories that made your heart feel joy, gratefulness and laughter. What is uplifting?
Act in the present: Share a favorite something (i.e., coffee, candy) with someone
Plan for the future: Plan a youthful activity
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