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Homeroom Guidance
Quarter 3 – Module 7:
Live Positively
Homeroom Guidance Self-learning Module – Grade 12
Quarter 3 Module 7: Live Positively
2020 Edition

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Department of Education. Homeroom Guidance Self-learning Module 7: Live

Positively. Manila: Department of Education Central Office, 2020.

Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

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 Homeroom Guidance Grade 12
Quarter 3 – Module 7:
Live Positively

Gabay sa Magulang/Tagapag-alaga

Isinulat ang modyul na ito upang gabayan ang mag-aaral na linangin ang
kanyang aspetong personal at sosyal, akademiko, at karera. Dinisenyo ito para
sa distance learning o alternatibong pamamaraan ng pagkatuto na hindi
nangangailangan ng pisikal na presensya sa paaralan, bilang tugon sa direktiba
na pagkansela ng face-to-face class dulot ng pandemyang COVID-19.
Maaaring may mga pagkakataon na hingin ng mag-aaral ang inyong
patnubay sa pagsunod sa mga tagubilin at pagsagot sa mga tanong sa bawat
bahagi ng mga gawain. Hinihiling ng Kagawaran ang inyong suporta upang
matagumpay niyang maisakatuparan ang mga gawaing ito. Layon ng araling ito
na gabayan ang magaaral na magkaroon ng positibong pananaw sa buhay at
maging matatag sa lahat ng pagkakataon, upang malagpasan ang mga
pagsubok, sistematikong matugunan ang mga suliranin, at tuluyang maging
matagumpay.
Tiyaking sasagutin niya ang bawat bahagi ng modyul nang tapat.
Mahalaga ito upang masukat ang kaniyang mga angking kakayahan sa
pagtugon sa mga pagsubok at suliranin ng buhay. Gabayan siya at siguraduhin
na maipapasa niya ang kaniyang sagutang papel sa petsa at oras na itinakda
ng kaniyang gurong-tagapayo.
Introductory Message

For the learner:

As a young adult with dreams and aspirations, always remain positive even
amidst difficult situations like the current pandemic situation.

This module is designed to help you show your unwavering optimism despite
the difficulties and challenges that you will encounter in your life. You will also be
challenged to express this positivity in addressing your personal issues on yourself
and others, and in demonstraing problem-solving skills.

Do your best to work on the tasks assigned to you and you are on your way in
making positivity as a way of living, leading you to a successful and happy life!

This self-learning module has six interactive tasks, which are as follows:

Let’s Try This helps you to get ready to learn;

Let’s Explore This guides you towards what you need to learn;

Keep in Mind gives you the lessons that you need to learn and understand;

You Can Do It helps you apply the lessons learned in daily activities

What I Have Learned tests and evaluates your learning; and

Share Your Thoughts and Feelings helps you express your thoughts,
opinions and feelings about the lesson.

Make sure to read, think, follow, and enjoy every task that you are asked to do.
Have fun! Stay safe and healthy!

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 MODULE

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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.

Total Time Allotment: 120 minutes

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!

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 Let’s Try This

Activity 1: Look on the Brighter Side

Suggested Time Allotment: 20 minutes

Study the picture below and answer the following processing questions:

Processing Questions:
1. What do you think is the picture telling us?
2. How do you view the challenges and strife that you experience in life?
3. Why do you think it is important to look on the brighter side of life? How can
you stay positive despite the new normal situation brought by COVID-19?

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 Let’s Explore This

Activity 2: Gratitude Graffiti

Suggested Time Allotment: 30 minutes
Procedure:

1. With some recyclable materials that can be found inside your home like old
magazines, newspapers, drawing and coloring materials, you will create a
gratitude graffiti to be posted in the most visible area in your home.
2. Add borders and other decorations to make it visually appealing.
3. Using the sticky notes, write the things that you consider as blessings in your
life that you should be thankful for (if sticky notes are not available, you may
improvise by cutting some colored papers in meta-strips).
4. You may also ask a family member to participate to write the things they are
thankful for in the sticky notes or meta-strips.
5. Organize the things you are thankful into the following categories: physical,
mental, social, and spiritual.

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Processing Questions:
1. How do you find this "Gratitude Graffiti” activity?
2. Is it still possible to count your blessings during this trying time? How?
3. How can this graffiti activity help you to remain positive in life?

Activity No. 3: Positivity Gauge

Suggested Time Allotment: 10 minutes
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:

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 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:
1. What is your positivity score?
2. What is your initial reaction upon seeing the result? Are you satisfied with the
result? Why?
3. 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.

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 • 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 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.

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 You Can Do It

Activity No. 4: The Dr. Positivity Show

Suggested Time Allotment: 30 minutes

Procedure:
1. Visualize that you are the host of a prime-time TV show about giving advices,
suggestions, and helping people who are experiencing problems or difficulties
in life.
2. The following are your guests for today:

Guest 1: A Senior High School student, who would like to stop from school
because of bullying.
Guest 2: A young woman, who is pregnant but has difficulty disclosing her
situation to her parents.

3. Write a script on how you would uplift the spirit of these people and encourage
to stay positive and address their issues objectively.
4. You may enact a scene with more mature family members acting as your guest
as you discussed your well thought alternatives and options. You may also
record the scene and upload the video in your social media account.

Processing Questions:
1. How do you find this activity?
2. As Dr. Positivity, what scenario did you find to be the most difficult to deal
with?
3. What alternatives and options did you give your guest?
4. How can positivity change your life’s perspectives in dealing with the strife of
life?

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 What I have Learned

Suggested Time Allotment: 5 minutes

Show how much you have learned from this module by copying this 3-2-1 Table
below and fill it out with your responses in your answer sheet:

3 things I learned from 2 reasons why being 1 thing I still want to

this lesson positive is important explore

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 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:

1. How do you feel after going through with this module?

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2. How can you deal with life’s challenges positively?

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3. Do you think your attitude and behavior have a big impact in living with
positivity? Why or why not?

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4. How can you encourage your family to stay positive amidst this COVID-19
pandemic?

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Reference

“8-Step Problem Solving Process.” University Human Resources - The

University of Iowa. Accessed January 27, 2021.
https://hr.uiowa.edu/development/organizational-development/lean/8-
step-problem-solving-process.
Gavin, Mary L., ed. “Optimism (for Teens) - Nemours KidsHealth.” KidsHealth.
The Nemours Foundation. Accessed July 25, 2020.
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/optimism.html.
Seetubtim, Mo. “10 Rules Positive People Live By.” HuffPost. December 7,
2017. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/10-rules-to-live-by-for-those-who-
want-to-live-a-positive-life_b_6692440.

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