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International Women's Day
International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, I went to a lecture in the library on how women should be heroes in their own lives. While watching the show, I was annoyed that there was a Jump section in the show. I thought someone came up with something stupid about Jumping and being a hero. So on the day itself, while looking for a seat, I was looking for a good escape seat for the Jump. But as the program progressed, I was still sitting when they called someone forward to present the Jump. So I couldn't escape anymore.
Jump, What Was Hanging Over My Head
Jump, What Was Hanging Over My Head
The woman introduced herself and said it is not jumping. What a relief, but what was hanging over my head? She had devised a method of conversation and I was going to try it. The method is called Jump and consists of 7 steps. I had to find someone I didn't know and with this person I had to do the assignments. Me and the girl next to me decided to do it together.
Step 1: The Promise
Step 1: The Promise
With the pledge, everyone in the audience promised that whatever was said tonight would stay there.
Step 2: Celebrate My Achievements
Step 2: Celebrate My Achievements
I had 2 minutes to tell the other about something I was proud of in my life. The other person was not allowed to say anything. It's awkward at first, but then I kept talking until the 2 minutes were up. Then I switch roles. And I had to listen to the other person's performance without commenting, congratulating or anything. Just listen!
Step 3: Who Am I Now
Step 3: Who Am I Now
Now it was time to tell the other person for 2 minutes where I am in life and how I feel about it. After that, the other person was allowed to compliment me, not give feedback or advice. And I switched roles again so the other could do the same.
Step 4: Where Do I Want To Be
Step 4: Where Do I Want To Be
In 2 minutes I had to tell the other where I wanted to be in life and which Jump to make. No comments yet. And I switched roles again.
Step 5: Tips And Advice
Step 5: Tips And Advice
Now I had to be the other person. I started with I am other person's name and within 2 minutes give advice in the role of the other person. Again there were no comments. Then I changed roles again and the other person had to say my name is Guiselaine and I would recommend myself to do…. I couldn't respond and had to listen to the advice.
Step 6: My Decision
Step 6: My Decision
And now I was myself again and had to tell the other person what my next steps were within 2 minutes. For that I got applause from the other. And then it was her turn to tell her next step and I applauded her. Again there were no comments.
Step 7: Gratitude
Step 7: Gratitude
And now it was time for the entire audience to say what they were thankful for. I was glad I stayed. It was weird at first to talk to each other like that, but it was fun too. I think this way of talking is a good method to use more often. And it's nice to listen to and be listened to without judgment, advice or whatever. Remember the name: Jump from the Jump movement.
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