Emotional Support Activities Week 24
GIG of the Day
Greetings
Use the Conversation Starter of the Day to ignite a positive discussion.
Monday
Who would you choose to play you in a movie?
Tuesday
What is one thing that you really want to have your way about?
Wednesday
What’s your favorite photograph?
Thursday
Which state would you consider to be the food capital of the world?
Friday
Do you prefer a baked potato or fries?
Saturday
Is there a celebrity you admire?
Sunday
If you could go back to last year, what would you tell yourself to look out for?
Inspiration
Discuss the Inspiration Moment of the Day to inspire feelings of positivity.
Monday
“Faith is hope on fire.” – unknown
Tuesday
“When the chips fall, bring dip!” – unknown
Wednesday
“Dreams have no expiration date.” – unknown
Thursday
“Make today a day for the fancy linens!” – unknown
Friday
Be where you are. Otherwise, you will miss your life. ” – Buddha
Saturday
“Remember that every flower that blooms has to go through a lot of dirt.” – unknown
Sunday
“To thine own self be nice.” – unknown
Gratitude
Begin each day by reciting the Daily Statement of Thankfulness or offer your own out loud or silently. Next, follow the daily prompt.
Daily Statement of Thankfulness
I am thankful for all the good I have experienced over the course of my life and for the good I helped others experience.
I am thankful for the growth and strength my challenges afforded me and for the times I was able to help others through their challenges.
I am thankful to have loved others and to have been loved by others.
I am thankful for the lessons I learned and for those I helped to teach.
I am thankful for the efforts I made and the work I did and for the efforts that were made and for the work others did on my behalf.
I am thankful for the laughter I have enjoyed and for the times I was able to make others smile.
I am thankful I have had so many people, things, and experiences in my life to be grateful for.
Monday
Say out loud what you are grateful for at this moment.
Tuesday
Draw something you have been grateful for in your lifetime.
Wednesday
Visualize someone you are or were grateful for.
Thursday
Write down anything in the world that you are grateful for.
Friday
Think about something others were grateful to you for during your lifetime. For example: Did you teach someone to fish or bake their favorite cookie? Did you hold the door for strangers? Did you teach Sunday School or give a friend a ride to work?
Saturday
Think of someone you would like to thank if you could for something they did. Examples: the military for keeping us safe or your first-grade teacher or the cruise ship captain who kept you safe as you vacationed.
Sunday
Name one thing in each category that you are or have been thankful for:
- Something in your environment (This could be your personal or the world environment)
- An inexpensive object
- A technology item or invention