close · Retrospective · 3–5 min · 2-100 people · low energy

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.

When to use The Triple Gratitude Wrap-up

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

What it solves

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

How to run The Triple Gratitude Wrap-up, step by step

  1. Ask participants to reflect on the session and their day. (1 min)
  2. Invite them to identify three things they are grateful for—one from the meeting, and two from life. (1 min)
  3. Invite participants to share one of these in the chat or aloud. (2 min)

Materials needed

  • Chat box or digital whiteboard

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.

Common pitfalls

  • Forced positivity if the meeting was genuinely difficult (acknowledge the difficulty first).
  • Running out of time and rushing the closing.

Variations

  • Gratitude 'Popcorn': One person shares, then picks the next person.

Running it online or hybrid

Use a digital whiteboard (Miro/Mural) to create a 'Gratitude Wall' that lives beyond the meeting.

What it produces

A list of positive reflections (digital or verbal).

Origin

Adapted from Mindfulness Box — source

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