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Table Topics: Inspiration
The dictionary definition of inspiration:
“The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative”.
There is no single way to find inspiration because we are all influenced by different methods of inspiration. The good news is inspiration is something completely under our control. The trick is to develop a personal strategy for future inspiration to blossom.
Think about the last time you felt inspired. Where were you and what you were doing?
What were the surroundings, the climate, sounds, smells, etc. Next time you need to create inspirational ideas or answers, think about any common factors. Compare with other times you felt mentally stimulated. Incorporate these factors into a strategy to encourage future inspiration.
What are Table topics Questions For?
Toastmaster clubs use Table Topics as speaking exercises to help members improve quick thinking:
- Communication skills in impromptu settings
- Learn how to quickly organize and express thoughts
- Convey messages within a specific time frame – 1 to 2 1/2 minutes max.
- Become more at ease answering on-the-spot variety of open ended questions
Table Topics and Helpful Tips for Speech Topics
Of all the activities in Toastmasters, we love the Table Topics portion the best. Ever since we were introduced to TT’s it’s almost been an obsession to think up quirky and unusual questions when it’s our turn to officiate.
Table Topics is a lot of fun because there’s no forcasting which direction a person will go in answering or discussing the question provided.
Sources for inspiration:
- Books, magazines
- Music
- Nature
- Doodling with pad and paper
- Faced with looming deadlines
- Positive self-talk
- Physical exercise
- Pets and other animals, birds, etc.
- Performing house hold or mundane tasks
- Volunteer work
Table Topic Theme Inspiration: Questions
| Where do you find inspiration? |
| How would you spread your power of optimism? |
| What do you absolutely celebrate? |
| When do you feel most like yourself? |
| What can’t money buy? |
| If you didn’t know your age, how old do you think you are? |
| If happiness was currency, how rich would you be? |
| What advice would you give your younger self if traveled back in time? |
| What makes you creative juices flow? |
Feel free to use and share with your own clubs.
