Como Construir y Mantener Una Actitud Positiva Ante La Vida

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6 questions

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Como Construir y Mantener Una Actitud Positiva Ante La Vida

Last updated about 5 years ago

6 questions

Note from the author:

Spanish Listening

Escucha y contesta las preguntas.

Question 1

Acccording to the author, what should you do to clarify your ideas and goals?

Study all the time so you get really smart.

Make a list of what YOU want in life and write down what needs to be done to accomplish each goal.

Don't worry and let everything fall into place over time.

Ask others what they do to reach their goals.

Question 2

According to the author, how can you maintain a positive attitude when you have setbacks or problems when trying to accomplish your goals.

Compare yourself to others and see what problems they have.  That way you won't feel bad when you have your own problems.

Always have several different goals and when problems creep up, change your goals to something easier.

Each time you encounter problems, write them down and keep track of how many times the problems repeat.

Question 3

The author says to always focus on the positive side of things. Which of the following might be an example?

You get clumsy and stub your toe on the scale in the bathroom.  You blame the scale and keep swearing to a minimum.

You take a test and get a failing grade because you never studied.  You don't beat yourself up and you know you can do better.  You take steps to not let it happen again.  

On your birthday you get several gifts you don't want.  You smile, say thank you and later throw everything in the garbage.

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT mentioned by the author in the section about maintaining an equilibrium in your life?

Dedicate at least 10% of your time each day to yourself and what you like.

Do something fun each day.

Find time each day to relax.

Don't overwork yourself at the expense of everything else.

Question 5

According to the author, what should you do when a friend starts getting negative?

Think of something positive and take control of the conversation by changing the topic.

Just walk away.

Slap them in the face and tell them life is good and to stop complaining.

Listen attentively because your friend needs to let off steam.

Question 6

According to the author, what should you avoid if you want to be a positive person?

Avoid any challenges because lazy people are the happiest.

Avoid getting out of bed because then nothing bad ever happens.

Avoid criticizing yourself and learn from your mistakes.

Avoid getting down by talking about your problems with your friends all the time.

Escucha y contesta las preguntas.

Question 1

Acccording to the author, what should you do to clarify your ideas and goals?

Study all the time so you get really smart.

Make a list of what YOU want in life and write down what needs to be done to accomplish each goal.

Don't worry and let everything fall into place over time.

Ask others what they do to reach their goals.

Question 2

According to the author, how can you maintain a positive attitude when you have setbacks or problems when trying to accomplish your goals.

Compare yourself to others and see what problems they have.  That way you won't feel bad when you have your own problems.

Always have several different goals and when problems creep up, change your goals to something easier.

Each time you encounter problems, write them down and keep track of how many times the problems repeat.

Recognise that problems will always exists but don't lose sight of what you want and keep moving in the direction of your goals, even if slowly, so you feel a constant progress,

Question 3

The author says to always focus on the positive side of things. Which of the following might be an example?

You get clumsy and stub your toe on the scale in the bathroom.  You blame the scale and keep swearing to a minimum.

You take a test and get a failing grade because you never studied.  You don't beat yourself up and you know you can do better.  You take steps to not let it happen again.  

On your birthday you get several gifts you don't want.  You smile, say thank you and later throw everything in the garbage.

Your car breaks down and you're late for work.  Your boss complains and the rest of the night you hate on your boss in your imagination and you feel good about it.

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT mentioned by the author in the section about maintaining an equilibrium in your life?

Dedicate at least 10% of your time each day to yourself and what you like.

Do something fun each day.

Find time each day to relax.

Don't overwork yourself at the expense of everything else.

Question 5

According to the author, what should you do when a friend starts getting negative?

Think of something positive and take control of the conversation by changing the topic.

Just walk away.

Slap them in the face and tell them life is good and to stop complaining.

Listen attentively because your friend needs to let off steam.

Question 6

According to the author, what should you avoid if you want to be a positive person?

Avoid any challenges because lazy people are the happiest.

Avoid getting out of bed because then nothing bad ever happens.

Avoid criticizing yourself and learn from your mistakes.

Avoid getting down by talking about your problems with your friends all the time.

Recognise that problems will always exists but don't lose sight of what you want and keep moving in the direction of your goals, even if slowly, so you feel a constant progress,

Your car breaks down and you're late for work.  Your boss complains and the rest of the night you hate on your boss in your imagination and you feel good about it.