BALANCING ACT

1. Ask everyone to make a list of: (keep the list general, don’t overthink it)

   • Things you do for others during the week

   • Things you do for yourself during the week

2. Provide two colors of tape (masking tape, duck tape, etc.) to each group and a permanent marker. Cut the tape into strips and have each person write 1 or 2 words on pieces of tape  that describes each item on their list.

   • Use one color for items on the “others” list

   • Use another color for items on the “self” list

3. Have everyone put their pieces of tape on one arm.

4. In small groups discuss:

   • 3 things that you do for others

   • 3 things that you do for yourself

5. Have someone give a brief talk/testimony about the importance of being balanced in taking care of others and yourself: if we don’t take care of ourselves we can’t take care of others, if we only take care of ourselves then we aren’t taking care of those that we care about.

6. Reflect:

   • Am i lopsided in one direction?

   • What habits can I change/include/get rid of to help me be more balanced?

7. Discuss in small groups:

   • What is one habit you want to change to help you become more balanced?