Check Ins and Moments of Awareness
Moments of awareness and check-ins can be seen as a small everyday ritual. Like all rituals, they function as anenactment and reminder of the worldview and vision that guide the group as a whole. Moments of awareness andcheck-ins could, for example, reflect an intention to create a group culture where each per- son’s authentic self isconsidered valuable and welcome, where transparent communication is seen as key to efficient collaboration, community building, and personal growth, where regularly reflecting onpersonal and collective intentions is encouraged.
Aims and Objectives
This practice has two parts that can be used separately.
- Have a minute of silence before you start an activity.
- Focus your attention on the present moment and become aware of your inner state, physically,emotionally, and mentally. It might help to close your eyes. Use your senses to become aware of the groupyou are with, and the intention for doing what you are doing, individually and together.
- Use some form of a signal, when group members should stop the activity. This can be a bell, a sound, a squeeze of hands, etc. The time can similarly be adjusted to what you feel is right for your group.
- Check-in by quickly sharing with the group how you are in the current moment. This is usually done verbally, but some people also choose a movement, facial expression, sound, etc.
Pay attention and listen mindfully to your team members as they check-in. Let the check-in informeveryone about the state of the team on that day.
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