Goal Setting Worksheet: Staying Motivated

Exam preparation lesson 7: Staying motivated after setbacks · Set 352 · 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: “Let me ask my teacher about the hard part.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a progress chart (b) harsh self-blame (c) recalling your reason (d) a study buddy
3. 3.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I can learn from this.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
4. 4.🤝 You feel stuck on a topic for days. What helps? (a) skip it forever (b) ask a teacher or friend (c) copy answers (d) hide it
5. 5.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “Let me ask my teacher about the hard part.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
6. 6.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: recalling your reason? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a too-big daily target (b) quitting after one miss (c) celebrating small steps (d) scrolling for hours
8. 8.True or false: “I give up on maths forever.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I am just bad at this.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
10. 10.True or false: “Everyone is better than me.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: quitting after one miss? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
12. 12.True or false: “a progress chart” keeps you motivated. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a progress chart (b) recalling your reason (c) a smaller next step (d) comparing with toppers
14. 14.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “Everyone is better than me.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
15. 15.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: a too-big daily target? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
16. 16.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: harsh self-blame? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
17. 17.💪 A setback means… (a) the goal is silly (b) you should quit (c) a chance to learn (d) you are a failure
18. 18.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: celebrating small steps? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a progress chart (b) a study buddy (c) recalling your reason (d) waiting to feel ready
20. 20.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “Why bother? I will fail anyway.” (a) a helpful thought (b) an unhelpful thought
21. 21.🎯 After a setback, it often helps to make the next step… (a) smaller (b) optional (c) much bigger (d) secret
22. 22.True or false: “a smaller next step” drains your motivation. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: small daily wins? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
24. 24.True or false: “celebrating small steps” drains your motivation. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these keeps you motivated? (a) waiting to feel ready (b) small daily wins (c) comparing with toppers (d) scrolling for hours
26. 26.True or false: “What will I do differently next time?” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: a progress chart? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) small daily wins (b) celebrating small steps (c) a smaller next step (d) scrolling for hours
29. 29.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I give up on maths forever.” (a) a helpful thought (b) an unhelpful thought
30. 30.True or false: “harsh self-blame” drains your motivation. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.💬 Who can you talk to when you feel low about studies? (a) nobody ever (b) keep it all inside (c) a parent or teacher (d) only strangers online
32. 32.True or false: “celebrating small steps” keeps you motivated. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I will start again tomorrow with a smaller step.” (a) a helpful thought (b) an unhelpful thought
34. 34.True or false: “a study buddy” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) harsh self-blame (b) a smaller next step (c) comparing with toppers (d) scrolling for hours
36. 36.True or false: “One low mark does not define me.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “What will I do differently next time?” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) recalling your reason (b) a study buddy (c) celebrating small steps (d) quitting after one miss
39. 39.True or false: “a too-big daily target” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “a progress chart” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False

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