Video Exercises

Exercise: Record a one-minute video introducing yourself without using labels (name, job title, roles like "parent" or "student").

Guiding Prompts:

• How do you feel today?

• What are three things that make you unique?

• What excites or inspires you right now?

Reflection: Watch your video.

• Did you express yourself freely?

• Was anything surprising about what you shared?

• Without judgement, reflect upon how you might connect to the person you see in the video, as someone you are meeting for the first time.

Exercise: Film short clips of your daily activities, focusing on moments that feel meaningful or fulfilling.

Ideas to Capture:

• A place where you feel most at home.

• An object that holds deep personal value.

• A small routine that brings you joy.

Reflection: Compile these clips into a short montage. What patterns emerge? What do these moments reveal about what matters most to you?

Exercise: Record a video message to yourself one year from now. Speak as if you're offering encouragement or advice.

Guiding Prompts:

• What do I hope to have achieved in a year?

• What challenges am I currently facing, and how do I want to overcome them?

• What do I want my future self to remember about who I am today

Reflection: Save this video and set a reminder to watch it in a year. How does this exercise shape your current understanding of yourself? Be objective.

Exercise: Create a split-screen video where one side shows you speaking your thoughts out loud, while the other side captures silent moments of self-reflection (staring out a window, walking in nature, drawing, etc.).

Guiding Prompts:

• What do I present to the world versus what I feel inside?

• When do I feel most aligned with my true self

Reflection: Do you notice any gaps between your inner and outer expressions? What helps you feel more authentic?

CLICK HERE for instructions on how to create a Split-Screen video on your phone or computer, or just record 2 separate videos and watch them in succession!

Exercise: Select three personal objects that represent key parts of who you are. Record a short video explaining their significance.

Ideas:

• A book that shaped your thinking.

• An item that connects to your heritage or personal history.

• A tool or piece of art that represents your passion.

Reflection: What do these objects reveal about your journey, passions, and identity?

Exercise: Ask three people who know you well to record a short video describing how they see you.

Guiding Questions:

• What words describe me best?

• What strengths or qualities stand out about me?

• What do they think I’m meant to do in life

Reflection: Compare their answers with your own self-perception. What aligns? What surprises you?