DOODLES – Evaluating the ResultsThe following information has little or no scientific bases. The real purpose of this exercise is more in the conversationsurrounding the evaluation of your doodles than in the actural evaluation. In other words, have fun, and don’t take theanswers (or yourself) too seriously.InstructionsHave each member of the group read one of the followingsubjects. The question at the end of each paragraph can beanswered by the reader and then by the other membersof the group. Take time for participants to share theirpersonal stories and experiences surrounding each subjectConfidenceThe line at the middle of this block indicatesyour confidence with the world around you.Items drawn above the line are objectswhich you have a command over. Itemsdrawn below the line are things which are generallyout of your control.Question: Name one thing that you can do really well.ImaginationLife is full of circles. We travel, and wereturn. We learn, and we forget. This blockillustrates how you use your imagination.If you draw the face of an animal or person,you show a liking for pets or friends. If you draw anobject, such as a bowling ball, you are inventive.Question: What is your favorite day dream?HomeThis box strongly identifies with your home.If you draw inside the box, your interestsare within your home. Not surprisingly, ifyou draw outside the box, you have interestsoutside the home. Home symbols such as a fireplace,house, windows, or doors indicate a strong desire fora home atmosphere.Question: What is your favorite memory of home?AspirationIf you make this shape into a mountainrange you have high aspirations and goals.You enjoy challenges and solving problems.If you make geometric patterns from thisdesign, you are able to add creativity to solving thechallenges in your life.Question: What is a goal you have set for yourself toaccomplish in the next five years? Twenty years?Decision Making SkillsThis block describes your decision makingskills. If you draw lines or arrows thatintersect or point to the center, thisindicates that you are focused on yourdecision. If you draw non-linear shapes, such as circlesor irregular wavy lines, it indicates that you are notoverly concerned with making decisions.Question: What is the biggest decision you have had tomake recently?Plans for the FutureThe arch in this block indicates a passageway to your future. If you draw a darktunnel, this indicates that you may beexpecting some stormy times ahead. Ifyou draw a rainbow, rose trellis or doorway, you arelooking forward to your future. If the door is open,opportuniety lies ahead. If you happen to draw arefrigerator, you are probably hungry.Question: What is the one thing you would most liketo do in your future?Personal MottoWhat you draw on this sign suggests apersonal mottow for you. If the sign ispositive, you generally have a pleasantoutlook on life. If the sign is a warning–watch out! If the sign indicates directions, you arelikely ready for a change in your life.Question: If you could have any bumpersticker on yourcar, what would it say?CreativityIf you draw an ice cream cone, the V-neckof a shirt or sweater, or the tip of a pencilyou have average creativity. If you used theVshape as part of a more complex pattern orobject, you are a complex thinker, and probably knowhow to program your VCR without using the manual.Question: Have you ever created a better way to dosomething? Have you ever invented something?The Great UnknownThis block illustrates what is filling up yourthoughts these days. Chances are the itemin the square is important to you. If thedrawing shows a person, it may be a friendor acquaintance that you would like to know better.If it shows an object, it may indicate a new hobby orinterest for you.Question: What is your favorite thing to do when youhave lots of time?