Diversity,Equity,& Inclusion for Community Development

  Wellness Activity: Affirmation Empowerment Circle Time needed: 5-10 minutes Created by: Dr. Soraya Fallah Objective: This activity aims to cultivate a positive and empowering team environment by allowing each member to share a self-affirmation and receive encouragement and support from their teammates. Instructions: Gather the Team: Bring all team members together in a comfortable and secure space. Request everyone close their eyes, take a few deep breaths to center themselves, and gently shake their bodies. Initiating the Affirmation Circle: Select a volunteer to commence the affirmation circle. This person will express a word or a brief phrase representing a positive quality or trait about themselves. They will also raise their hand as they say it. The word/phrase can be light-hearted, appropriate, or even an exaggerated term. Sharing Positive Affirmations: The chosen person begins by stating their affirmation. For example, they might say "Strength"

    As the new year unfolds, bringing with it fresh realizations and decisions often referred to as resolutions, I reflect on my leadership style. When questioned about it, I prioritize people, with a specific focus on promoting inclusivity and empowerment, aiming to inspire and motivate others. Emphasizing the significance of relationships, including those promoting gender equality, I establish clear goals to guide our collective efforts. Instead of focusing solely on myself, I empower my team, emphasizing inclusivity, through coaching and fostering growth, actively collaborating to solve problems for shared success. Consistently conveying my steadfast belief in innovation, I am dedicated to promoting it as a driving force, fostering an environment that encourages everyone, regardless of background or identity, to contribute their unique perspectives. As an agent of change, with a commitment to inclusivity, I readily adapt to new challenges, grounding my actions in a visionary appro