Helium Floating Feelings

Tools

Draw the template which can be found at the end of this ‘Steps’ section. Draw the balloons separately to the chart.
Take a balloon and write down a word such as confidence, focus, stress, or any other feelings.
Stick these words onto the chart which you have drawn depending on how you feel in regards to a specific situation or task.
Then rate yourself on the chart. This starts off at a base level and reaches for space (see image)!
During the day reflect on these feelings and some may rise or some may deflate. Everyday is likely to be slightly different.
A facilitator can discuss these challenges or patterns.

This exercise can be used within different settings e.g. in education or employment. It is especially useful using this with children and young adults.
In an educational setting, this could be added to a wall with other students’ charts to monitor things like productivity.
Repeat this process regularly and see how you feel during the week. Are there certain times of the day when you are less happy/productive/focused than others? Is there anything you could do to change this?

Created by Inova Consultancy as part of the Feedback project.