Gratitude and Positivity: Cultivating a Positive Mindset

Rosalinda Estrada

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Gratitude and Positivity: Cultivating a Positive Mindset

Promote mental health through gratitude

This lesson helps students understand the importance of gratitude and positivity for mental health. Students will engage in gratitude journaling, followed by sharing and discussion sessions to reinforce the concepts.

Audience

Grade 12 Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Promote mental health through gratitude

Materials

Gratitude Journal Worksheet, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Greet the students and introduce the topic of gratitude and positivity.
Briefly explain how having a positive mindset and practicing gratitude can benefit mental health.

Step 2

Gratitude Journaling

20 mins

Distribute the Gratitude Journal Worksheet to the students.
Ask students to spend 20 minutes writing down things they are grateful for in their lives.
Encourage them to be as detailed as possible and to focus on both big and small things.

Step 3

Sharing Session

15 mins

Invite students to share their gratitude entries with the class.
Encourage a few volunteers to read out loud what they have written.
Ensure a supportive and respectful environment for sharing.

Step 4

Discussion on Positivity

15 mins

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the benefits of positivity and gratitude.
Discuss the impact of these practices on mental health and personal well-being.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
Encourage students to continue practicing gratitude journaling at home.
Thank the students for their participation and sharing.

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Worksheet

Gratitude Journal Worksheet

Students will reflect on and write about things they are grateful for to enhance their positive mindset.

List three things you are grateful for today.

Think about people, experiences, or simple pleasures in life.

Describe a recent positive experience and how it made you feel.

It could be something big or small that brightened your day.

Write about a person in your life you appreciate and why.

Consider someone who has had a positive impact on you.

Discussion

Discussion on Positivity

Facilitates a class conversation on the benefits of gratitude and positivity for mental health.

How did writing in the gratitude journal make you feel?

Encourage students to share their experiences and how focusing on gratitude impacted their mood.

What are some challenges you face in maintaining a positive mindset?

Discuss any obstacles students face and explore strategies to overcome them.

How can practicing gratitude regularly improve your mental health?

Highlight the long-term benefits of consistent gratitude practices on mental well-being.