Have group members individually think of three words that would describe them as they would like to be, for example, "strong," happy," "respected." Then, going around the circle, each person uses the words in an affirmation sentence like this, saying "I am a strong, happy, respected person." Let them know that even though they don't yet see themselves this way, it is important to have a positive experience of how it will be in the future. Each person's words and affirmation sentence will be different. After each person says their affirmation sentence, the whole group says, "Yes, you are!" You can also do this activity in pairs, with each person taking a turn.