Worksheet: Positive Thinking
Course: Life Skills for Engineers - I
Topic: Positive Thinking
Level: First Year Engineering
Name: ____________________________
Reg. No. & Department: _______________________
Date: _____________________________
Part A: Quick Self-Reflection
Tick the most appropriate response.
Statement Always Sometimes Rarely
I try to see the good
side of every ☐ ☐ ☐
situation.
I believe challenges
can make me ☐ ☐ ☐
stronger.
I use encouraging
words when I talk to ☐ ☐ ☐
myself.
I quickly recover
when things don’t ☐ ☐ ☐
go my way.
I focus on what I can
do, not what I can’t. ☐ ☐ ☐
I appreciate what I
have instead of ☐ ☐ ☐
complaining.
Reflection: What does your pattern tell you about your current mindset?
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Part B: Reframing Negative Thoughts
Replace each negative thought with a positive alternative.
Negative Thought Positive Reframe
1. “I can’t do this assignment.” _______________________________
2. “I always make mistakes.” _______________________________
3. “Others are better than me.” _______________________________
4. “I failed once, so I’ll fail again.” _______________________________
5. “I don’t have enough time.” _______________________________
Part C: Gratitude Journal
List three things you are thankful for today.
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
Reflection: How does it feel to list things you’re grateful for?
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Part D: Positive Affirmations Practice
Write three positive statements you can repeat every morning.
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
Tip: Repeat these affirmations aloud daily to reinforce a positive mindset.
Part E: Visualization Exercise
Close your eyes and imagine achieving one important goal this semester. Now describe it
briefly below:
My goal: ___________________________
How I will feel when I achieve it: ___________________________
Steps I will take to make it happen: ___________________________
Part F: Group Discussion Prompt
Discuss in pairs or small groups:
“Is Positive Thinking alone enough for success, or do we need effort and planning too?”
Write two key points from your discussion:
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
Part G: Action Plan
Write one habit you will practice daily to strengthen your positive thinking.
My habit: ___________________________
Start Date: __________________
How I will track progress: __________________
Final Reflection
How has this activity changed the way you view challenges or failures?
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"Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can
grow flowers, or you can grow weeds."