Goal Setting Worksheet: Staying Motivated

Exam preparation lesson 7: Staying motivated after setbacks · Set 495 · 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.💪 A setback means… (a) you should quit (b) you are a failure (c) the goal is silly (d) a chance to learn
2. 2.True or false: “It was all the teacher’s fault.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎯 After a setback, it often helps to make the next step… (a) much bigger (b) secret (c) optional (d) smaller
4. 4.🌟 Which thought keeps you going after a low mark? (a) “I am hopeless.” (b) “Others are smarter.” (c) “Why try at all?” (d) “I can improve this.”
5. 5.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I will never be good at studies.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) recalling your reason (b) small daily wins (c) quitting after one miss (d) a smaller next step
7. 7.True or false: “I am just bad at this.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these keeps you motivated? (a) comparing with toppers (b) celebrating small steps (c) quitting after one miss (d) waiting to feel ready
9. 9.True or false: “I can learn from this.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.💬 Who can you talk to when you feel low about studies? (a) keep it all inside (b) nobody ever (c) only strangers online (d) a parent or teacher
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a progress chart (b) recalling your reason (c) a study buddy (d) harsh self-blame
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) waiting to feel ready (b) a progress chart (c) celebrating small steps (d) small daily wins
13. 13.True or false: “I will never be good at studies.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: scrolling for hours? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
15. 15.True or false: “Why bother? I will fail anyway.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a smaller next step (b) comparing with toppers (c) celebrating small steps (d) a progress chart
17. 17.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “Let me ask my teacher about the hard part.” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
18. 18.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I am just bad at this.” (a) a helpful thought (b) an unhelpful thought
19. 19.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: quitting after one miss? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
20. 20.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: a too-big daily target? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
21. 21.True or false: “Everyone is better than me.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: recalling your reason? (a) drains your drive (b) keeps you going
23. 23.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “What will I do differently next time?” (a) an unhelpful thought (b) a helpful thought
24. 24.Which of these drains your motivation? (a) a smaller next step (b) a study buddy (c) scrolling for hours (d) a progress chart
25. 25.True or false: “recalling your reason” drains your motivation. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) quitting after one miss (b) waiting to feel ready (c) a too-big daily target (d) recalling your reason
27. 27.🤝 You feel stuck on a topic for days. What helps? (a) hide it (b) skip it forever (c) copy answers (d) ask a teacher or friend
28. 28.Which of these drains your motivation? (a) harsh self-blame (b) a smaller next step (c) recalling your reason (d) a study buddy
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a too-big daily target (b) small daily wins (c) waiting to feel ready (d) quitting after one miss
30. 30.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “Why bother? I will fail anyway.” (a) a helpful thought (b) an unhelpful thought
31. 31.True or false: “Everyone is better than me.” is an unhelpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.💪 Helpful or unhelpful thought after a setback? “I improved in two topics — good.” (a) a helpful thought (b) an unhelpful thought
33. 33.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: celebrating small steps? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
34. 34.True or false: “I can learn from this.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: a progress chart? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
36. 36.Which of these drains your motivation? (a) quitting after one miss (b) celebrating small steps (c) a progress chart (d) recalling your reason
37. 37.Which of these keeps you motivated? (a) small daily wins (b) a too-big daily target (c) waiting to feel ready (d) comparing with toppers
38. 38.True or false: “recalling your reason” keeps you motivated. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🌟 Does this keep you going, or drain your drive: comparing with toppers? (a) keeps you going (b) drains your drive
40. 40.True or false: “I will never be good at studies.” is a helpful thought after a setback. (a) True (b) False

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