Goal Setting Worksheet: Staying Motivated

Exam preparation lesson 7: Staying motivated after setbacks · Set 25 · 40 questions

Study tip (Learn, shrink, restart): Helpful thoughts: “I can learn from this.”, “What will I do differently next time?”, “One low mark does not define me.” Unhelpful thoughts: “I am just bad at this.”, “Why bother?”, “Everyone is better than me.” Keep going: recall your reason, celebrate small steps, a study buddy, a progress chart, a smaller next step. If you feel low for a long time, talk to a parent or teacher.

1. 1.True or false: “a too-big daily target” keeps you motivated. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I can learn from this.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
3. 3.True or false: “quitting after one miss” keeps you motivated. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “One low mark does not define me.” (a) a helpful thought (b) an unhelpful thought
5. 5.True or false: “I will never be good at studies.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “What will I do differently next time?” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “recalling your reason” keeps you motivated. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “celebrating small steps” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) recalling your reason (b) comparing with toppers (c) quitting after one miss (d) scrolling for hours
10. 10.True or false: “I will start again tomorrow with a smaller step.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I will never be good at studies.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
12. 12.True or false: “celebrating small steps” keeps you motivated. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I will start again tomorrow with a smaller step.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
14. 14.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “What will I do differently next time?” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
15. 15.Which of these keeps you motivated? (a) quitting after one miss (b) a too-big daily target (c) harsh self-blame (d) small daily wins
16. 16.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I give up on maths forever.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
17. 17.True or false: “a study buddy” keeps you motivated. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “comparing with toppers” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to feel ready (b) small daily wins (c) a too-big daily target (d) quitting after one miss
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) small daily wins (b) scrolling for hours (c) celebrating small steps (d) a smaller next step
21. 21.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “Let me ask my teacher about the hard part.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a study buddy (b) recalling your reason (c) a progress chart (d) a too-big daily target
23. 23.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: a progress chart? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
24. 24.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: celebrating small steps? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
25. 25.True or false: “I give up on maths forever.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: small daily wins? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
27. 27.Which of these drains your motivation? (a) celebrating small steps (b) waiting to feel ready (c) recalling your reason (d) a smaller next step
28. 28.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: harsh self-blame? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
29. 29.True or false: “I will start again tomorrow with a smaller step.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “comparing with toppers” keeps you motivated. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “It was all the teacher’s fault.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💪 A setback means… (a) you are a failure (b) the goal is silly (c) you should quit (d) a chance to learn
33. 33.True or false: “What will I do differently next time?” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “a study buddy” drains your motivation. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “a progress chart” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “waiting to feel ready” drains your motivation. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these drains your motivation? (a) a too-big daily target (b) a progress chart (c) a study buddy (d) small daily wins
38. 38.True or false: “small daily wins” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a too-big daily target (b) celebrating small steps (c) waiting to feel ready (d) scrolling for hours
40. 40.True or false: “I will never be good at studies.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True

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