Bragging Contest

Instructions for the leader

Activity: Playful Self-Celebration Dyad Pair up participants and explain that they will engage in a lighthearted, intentionally exaggerated celebration of their personal achievements and traits. Pre-Activity Guidance: Frame the exercise as a safe space to break social taboos around self-praise. Reassure participants that playful exaggeration is encouraged and that the atmosphere should feel humorous and supportive. Structure & Rules: Playful Bragging: Partners take turns sharing one great thing about themselves in a delightfully exaggerated way for 10–20 seconds each (e.g., "I speak on global stages!" or "I make the world's best sourdough!"). Rapid Alternation: Continue alternating back and forth rapidly like a ping-pong match for 3–4 minutes. Appreciative Reception: Listen with enthusiasm, smiles, and laughter without minimizing or deflecting bragging statements. Timing: Set a 5-minute total timer. Spend the final 1–2 minutes debriefing in pairs and sharing your partner's best brag with the larger room.