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The Triple Gratitude Wrap-up

A closing ritual where participants identify and share three specific things they are grateful for. This practice leverages the 'peak-end rule' to ensure participants leave the meeting with a positive cognitive bias.

3-5 min2-100 peopleEasy
When to Use

To end a meeting on a high note and reinforce the value of the work and the team.

How It Works

Solves: Meetings ending abruptly or on a stressful note of 'to-do' lists.

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Ask participants to reflect on the session and their day. (1 min)

  2. 2

    Step 2: Invite them to identify three things they are grateful for—one from the meeting, and two from life. (1 min)

  3. 3

    Step 3: Invite participants to share one of these in the chat or aloud. (2 min)

Facilitator Tips
  • Encourage specificity (e.g., 'I'm grateful for the clear explanation of X' rather than 'I'm grateful for the meeting').
  • Go first to set the tone.
Variations
  • Gratitude 'Popcorn': One person shares, then picks the next person.
Source: Positive PsychologyLearn more