Question

Write your thoughts about various people in the appropriate columns in the table given below.

Questions

On the basis of your thinking, as given in the above table, answer the following questions:

• Find out which type of thoughts — positive or negative — were dominating you today?
• Do you feel that you need to change your thoughts? If yes, why?

Answer 1

Person	Positive thoughts	Negative thoughts
Parents	They care about me and want me to do well.	Sometimes I feel they do not understand my point of view.
Teacher	My teacher helps me learn and improve.	I may feel worried when given difficult work.
Friend	My friend is kind and makes me feel supported.	I sometimes feel upset when we disagree.
Myself	I can learn from mistakes and work towards my goals.	At times, I doubt my abilities.

• Positive thoughts were dominating me today, although a few negative thoughts arose when I felt worried.
• I should try to replace unhelpful negative thoughts with realistic, positive ones. Positive thinking can improve my mood, guide appropriate behaviour and help me manage stress.