Often, we tend to see only the long way ahead but not what we have achieved. Now that your action is completed, it is important to celebrate all your successes and find the motivation for further activities and new goals.
So, gather all the pictures you have taken, all the back-stage videos you have recorded, and any other material you may want to share with the world. Use them to make a post or write a report for a local agency press, and say it proudly: “We did this!”
By the way, we know goodbyes are too sad. That is why we will not say it at all and encourage you to start a new cycle. What will be your next change?
- Have you celebrated each small step forward?
- If you weren’t a member of your group, what would you say to yourself?
- How are you going to thank all the people and organization representatives who took part in your activity?
- How will you share the results of your action?
- Are you going to hand out some gadgets to the people who supported you?
- Are you planning a way to chill out and spend some spare time together?
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Do you remember the people who inspired you in step 5? Now, your group will have the unique opportunity to inspire other wannabe changemakers. Record a podcast or write a blog where you’ll share your experience so that they will be able to know more about you and your activities.
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Defeats must be celebrated even more than victories. If something went wrong or not as planned, that means you have lived an experience that teaches you something and that you will never forget.
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Don’t lose contact with the people who took part in your action. Their stories and advice will be a precious treasure you’ll cherish forever.
Young Changemakers from Verona, Vicenza, and Trento decided to celebrate the successful realization of their flashmob. They gathered in a park and had some snacks bought from a local social enterprise and spent some time chatting and chilling to the sound of the music played by an Italian songwriter who improvised some songs about the event they had just finished. It was a precious time to get to know each other better and realize how many wonderful like-minded people they could meet with an act of activism.
Instruments
Let’s get the party started!
What about putting some music on Spotify? – www.spotify.com
Got a sweet tooth? Look for some nice cafeterias on TripAdvisor – www.tripadvisor.com
Celebrating does not imply you necessarily need to meet in person. Enjoy the distance talking and playing with Houseparty – houseparty.com
Worksheet
We have prepared for you these schemes to help you achieve your goal:
Party time
Now that your action is completed, it is important to celebrate all your successes and find the motivation for further activities and new goals. It’s party time!
Pizza, chocolate, and public thank-yous – that is the magic recipe that will proclaim the end of your action. Congratulations!
What are you going to change next?
Now that you are an authentic changemaker, the end of one action may just become the beginning of another. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to trigger a cycle of change!
GO TO STEP 1
If you want to pick another issue and start a brand new change process. We know it has been tough to choose just one topic, so you can now tackle another you strongly feel.
GO TO STEP 4
If you feel there is still much to do with the issue you chose, and you are ready to pursue another goal.
GO TO STEP 5
If some ideas of new possible actions came to your mind, and you want to go for them.
