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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

Development Team

Writers: Annabelle B. Benoya and Marlon L. Lalaguna

Grade Level Coordinator: Marlon L. Lalaguna
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Rhodora B. Carillo Marlon L. Lalaguna
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- Bureau of Curriculum Development: Jocelyn DR. Andaya, Director IV, Ma. Isabel
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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
LIVE POSITIVELY
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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? – The picture tells us how hard
is life we still continue our journey.
2. How do you view the challenges and strife that you experience in life? – I
view it like a roller coaster, repetitive but challenging.
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? –
I must say that pandemic is not forever you can still work and do your
best.

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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? Briliant idea.
2. Is it still possible to count your blessings during this trying time? How? Yes,
by writing it, is a fantastic approach to become conscious of how many
positive things you have in your life. This action improves your life.
3. How can this graffiti activity help you to remain positive in life? It shows
and write a good quotes to stay 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
outlookin 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: 18

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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? 18
2. What is your initial reaction upon seeing the result? Are you satisfied with the
result? Why? Quite surprise of the result but I`m satisfied with it,
because I always think about my future and positive thoughts.
3. How can you improve or maintain your positivity in life? Always think positive.

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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 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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