Life Ladder
What is a value?
Something important to you
Name a place where it is easy to be mindful
Player names a quiet/peaceful place
Do rocks stop being rocks?
Nope, rocks might get covered or look a little different from the weatherbut a rock is still a rock
What color would you use to show happy feelings?
yellow, orange
Name 2 of your values
Player names 2 values
What value are you climbing to on your life ladder?
Player shares their value
Name a place where it is difficult to be mindful
Player names a noisy/busy place
How do you change throughout the year?
Player shares what changes about them throughout the year
What color would you use to show sad feelings?
blue, purple
Name 3 of your values
Player names 3 values
How many steps will it take to reach your value?
Player states how many steps it will take them to reach their value
Try a quiet mindful moment
Player remains with eyes closed for 30 seconds in quiet environment
How do you change throughout the day?
Player shared what changes about them throughout the day
What color would you use to show angry feelings?
red, black
Prioritize these values: finishing homework on time, getting ice cream every day, being respectful to others
being respectful to others, finishing homework on time, getting ice cream every day
Name 1 ladder rung you need to step on to reach your value
Player names 1 step toward their value
Try a noisy mindful moment
Player keeps eyes closed for 30 seconds, trying to remain mindful with the surrounding noise
Feelings change throughout the day while we stay the same person. Share 3 different feelings you have throughout the day
Player shares 3 feelings had in 1 day
Look at this painting with lots of colors, now look at this painting without colors, is it as pretty as the first one?
no, we need all colors even if some don't feel great in order to have a beautiful life
Prioritize these values: eating vegetables, using kind words, play nicely with siblings
using kind works, play nicely with siblings, eating vegetables
What is one problem that might come up while you are climbing your life ladder?
Player names a potential obstacle
Name a time you had a lot going on in your mind at one time. What can you do to get through the chaos?
Player shares a time they experienced cognitive chaos and how they can resolve it
If someone says something that makes you feel bad, are you still the same person?
yes
Name an unpleasant emotion, what color it would be and what life would be like without it. Name a pleasant emotion, what color it would be and what life would be like without it.
Player names a pleasant and unpleasant emotion, what colors they are and what life would be like without them
Prioritize these values: staying healthy, behaving appropriately, making strong friendships
Player discretion