The importance of personal development and different approaches A person’s personality is constantly changing. The environment or the people surrounding you are constantly impacting the way we develop and learn. This change can be positive or negative. To take a new direction in how you approach things, some awareness may be necessary to take control of our own development.
The relationship between experiential education and Escape Rooms
Experiential pedagogy is a method of achieving development in knowledge and skills through experiential experiences. This can also be exploited through playing an Escape Room.
Escape Rooms: the Labyrinth of Experiences
The concept and objectives of an Escape Room
Usually, escape rooms are designed and built around a theme or a scenario. That theme or scenario is then given different logical puzzles that challenge the players into cooperation in order to solve the problems at hand. Often the rooms themselves have puzzles designed to feel like they belong in that space, which gives the perfect experience to that particular environment. It is these things that give the realistic hands-on challenge that is important to the participants when playing the game.
A combination of interactive games and creative problem solving
In interactive games, the creativity of the participants sets the rhythm of the process. However, the ideas that they can come up with to solve each problem will also influence the direction of the continuation. The goal is, of course, to get out, but there are several ways to solve the puzzles in the room.
Emotional and cognitive challenges: stress management and empathy development
Our emotions are constantly challenged during our Escape Room games. The time pressure and the perception of clues create a heightened stress situation. In such circumstances, the behavior of participants may also vary. Dealing with this, experiencing it, also becomes a problem. However, the more we are put in such situations, the easier it is to process and resolve them. The more we play together, the better we get at knowing what our strengths are and how as a group, as a team player and as an individual we have to approach different solutions.
The relationship between experiences and personal development
The importance of self-reflection and teamwork in the retreat rooms
Observing oneself can be beneficial not only for your own personal development but also as a team player. We can compare our abilities with those of others. We learn how and when we can rely on others in areas we find ourselves lacking, we also learn when we can take a step back and take on the role as an observer to increase our knowledge. And in the areas where we are clearly seeing our strength can be used, we can lead the way for others.
Practicing decision-making and time management in limited time
We are always in a time crunch. It’s no use having a close-knit team, a broad spectrum of knowledge and practical skills if you don’t utilize those assets. In all cases, the stress of time constraints makes our work more difficult. Together with our team, we can practice such situations, which can later help us in our daily work.
The inspiring effect of experiences on problem-solving skills
As much as time constraints can hinder our ability to solve problems and make decisions, a series of positive experiences in rapid succession can be all the more inspiring. This feeling improves our abilities and further develops ourselves and our team.
The Evolution of the Self in the Mirror of the Escape Rooms
Increased self-confidence as a result of achievements
When your team finally starts relying on each other, growing more confident in each other’s abilities. An Escape Room experience will, in a well developed team, create rapid successes that gives you and your team members confidence and will bring out the best of you. They will be able to accomplish more tasks in less time. You may even find yourself taking on other roles that you previously didn’t think you could.
Lessons learned from managing stress and pressure
There are times when we find it harder to complete certain tasks. Having to complete them on time makes it even more difficult. In different stressful situations, it is worth observing ourselves. This way we can learn how to react to situations and how to act accordingly.
Developing adaptability and resilience through a variety of challenges
An Escape Room can also be useful for groups of people who are less than team players, as you are required to work as a group in order to reach your goal. An experience like this can also give them a lot to help them improve their adaptability and cooperation.