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Homeroom Guidance
Quarter 3 – Module 7:
Live Positively
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MODULE
LIVE POSITIVELY
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Learning Objectives

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify positive ways on resolving issues that involve oneself and others;
2. appreciate good opportunities despite challenges and trials; and
3. demonstrate problem-solving skills based on systematic analysis of the situation.

Materials needed:
 Positivity Gauge Worksheet,
 For Graffiti Gratitude: old magazines, colored papers or cartolina, scissors, glue,
drawing and coloring materials, and sticky notes (if available)
 HG portfolio/notebook/clean sheet of paper

Introduction
A proverbial saying maintains that a joyful heart, akin to positivity, results to a
better mood. This emphasizes the need for people to have a positive mindset as an
effective formula to happiness.
This module will help you bring out positivity in your life, particularly in facing
the challenges of the new normal situation. The tasks ahead will give you knowledge,
skills, and values on how to bravely face the problems with systematic approach and a
healthy dose of positivity.
Prepare yourself for an exciting ride to positivity!

Activity No. 3: Positivity Gauge

Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes
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Let us find out how optimistic you are. Read the following statements and tick how
often you can relate to it. Check the interpretation of your scores on the next page.
Copy this template on your answer sheet.

Never Sometimes Always Score

(1) (2) (3)
1. I am confident with
myself.
2. I appreciate what I
have and never
compare myself with
others.
3. I set positive outlook
in every situation.

4. I am open minded.

5. I drop the
resentment
within.
6. I live in the moment.

7. I avoid
overanalyzing.
8. I stop worrying about
the future.
TOTAL SCORE:

Score Interpretation:
17-24: Congratulations! You are indeed an optimistic person and that you are doing your best to live a positive life.
9-16: You are on your way there, but you can still be more optimistic by improving your outlook to some situations
in life.
1-8: Oops! You really need to work hard to be optimistic. You can go over to the tips discussed in this module and apply
them in a daily basis.

Processing Questions:
What is your positivity score?
What is your initial reaction upon seeing the result? Are you satisfied with the result?
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Why?
How can you improve or maintain your positivity in life?

Keep in Mind
Suggested Time Allotment: 15 minutes

Living a Positive Life

Life is too short to just dwell on negativities around us. Realistically speaking,
we are never immune to imperfect conditions around us. From time to time, we will
surely experience hassles, difficulties and challenges that will test our patience,
tenacity, and faith. Instead of fretting and blaming yourself and others about the dire
situation you are into, try to be clear-headed in confronting the problem, composed and
optimistic that you will come up of the best possible solution that will help you rise
above the situation.
To help you become more optimistic in life, try to always do the following tips,
whenever you see yourself in negative life situation:
Seek the support of positive people. Your parents, teachers, friends, and loved ones
can easily become part of this support group, which can help you tackle situations
positively. There may be others who make you feel downhearted – it will do you well if you
lessen your exposure to them. You must always surround yourself with optimistic people
that will surely help and guide you in dealing with any life challenges.
See the positive in every situation. The quality of your life depends on the quality of
your thoughts. If you think you are constantly bothered by a particular life situation, you
need to compose and have a clear mind to look into another perspective. What good can this
situation give to you? What is the most positive action I can do to address the problem?
Count your blessings. Remember that in the previous activity, you were asked to write
and categorize all the things you can be thankful for and post it in a gratitude graffiti, this is
a good practice for you to form the habit of counting your blessings. Whenever you are in
dire situation and you start thinking and writing down all the blessings that you are thankful
for, it will automatically switch your thoughts positively.
Avoid overanalyzing. Do not dwell on the thought about something, thinking about it
over and over, until it exhausts most your time and energy. Overanalyzing cripples us from
being more proactive and removes our attention from the bigger picture of many
possibilities on how to deal with challenges and enjoy life more.
Be proactive. Instead of watching your life as it unfolds and become bitter and frustrated
for the many things you should have done, try to make positive things happen in your life.
Start on that habit you have been planning to improve your health. Quit on those trivial
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habits (e.g., browsing social media and watching streaming videos) that are eating up your
time and be more productive instead.

Problem-Solving Based on Systematic Analysis

A problem is an unsatisfactory situation which causes difficulty to an individual

and needs to be corrected. The problem starts to exist when the reality does not match
what you expect to happen. The first thing to do in solving a problem is to clarify what
is really the problem. When you already have a clear picture, you may then identify its
root causes. Prioritize the main root causes of your problem, then develop an action
plan targeting on how to resolve each. Execute this plan and see how it will help you to
solve the dilemma or at least make the situation a little bit better.
Being objective and methodical in dealing with life problems will help you not to
decide haphazardly into matters that might impact your life and your future adversely.
Combining your positive views in life and your logical approach in problem-solving
will give you a greater edge to solve any problems or surpass any challenges that life
may throw at you.

Share your Thoughts & Feelings

Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes

Congratulations, you finished this learning episode! Share your thoughts and
feeling about this lesson by answering the following questions:

How do you feel after going through with this module?

How can you deal with life’s challenges positively?
Do you think your attitude and behavior have a big impact in living with positivity? Why or
why not?
How can you encourage your family to stay positive amidst this COVID-19 pandemic?

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