Write down positive experiences you’ve had throughout the week. It could be doing well in a group project, or having a fun chat with your friends in school. For a deeper reflection, ask yourself:

• How did this experience impact me?
• Why did it make me feel this way?

Reflecting on small wins regularly helps your brain notice the good parts of your week more often.

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Before your day starts, imagine how things could go well by telling yourself, “I can handle whatever comes my way today.” Then think about the steps to get there and visualise how it’ll feel to succeed. This helps build confidence and trains your mind to expect success.

When you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good at this” or “I don’t know what I’m doing”, pause and try to reframe the situation positively. For example: “This is difficult, but I’m still learning.” Doing this helps replace negative thoughts with positive ones and encourages you to think more positively, helping you turn feelings of defeat into motivation.

Find a jar or container and some slips of paper. Every day, write down 1 thing you're grateful for, big or small (e.g. “my friend lent me notes” or “the rain made the weather cooler today”). Over time, your jar will fill with little reminders of the good things in your life, helping you feel happier and more grateful.

Stroll through your neighbourhood and notice things around you. As you walk, think about what you're grateful for. It could be a bus driver who waited for you, or the mall you often visit with friends. This simple practice helps you connect with your surroundings while building a sense of gratitude.

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Every Friday, reflect on one thing that went well during the week. It could be finishing a tedious assignment, or winning a tough match. Celebrate it before heading into the weekend, because these little wins build up your happiness.

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Notice moments when you used a strength to handle a situation. For example, you might have shown patience when dealing with your siblings, or determination while managing school activities. Writing these moments down helps remind you of your strengths.

Choose an activity in your week that feels slightly challenging. It could be asking a question during class, speaking up in group discussions, or helping someone without being asked to. During or after the activity, notice which strengths show up (e.g. curiosity, teamwork, courage, or kindness). This helps you discover your strengths and understand what you can continue to build through real-life actions and practice.

Think of someone you look up to, like a classmate, senior, teacher, or public figure. Identify the strengths they have that inspire you. Then reflect on how you can develop those strengths through your own experiences.

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Look for small, simple ways to show kindness, like checking in with a classmate, helping your younger sibling with homework, or thanking your canteen auntie. Doing this regularly helps you build a more compassionate mindset.

Each week, write down up to 3 things you did that you appreciate about yourself and ask, “What character traits did I show when I did this?”

Examples:

• I appreciate myself for staying calm even though the presentation was stressful. – Composure
• I appreciate myself for being patient and listening to a friend who needed to talk. – Empathy

After writing, take a moment to reflect on how you handled the situation, not just the results. Doing this helps you see the good in yourself and builds self-worth.

Fill it with notes you’ve written as reminders to be kind and encouraging to yourself. On tough days, pick a note to remind yourself that you’re doing your best, and that things will get better.

You can colour-code your notes to help you in different situations, for example:

• Red paper notes – comfort notes to yourself when you're feeling stressed or anxious (e.g. “Deep breaths, you're doing well.” or “Your worth isn't a grade. You're doing great.”)
• Blue paper notes – comfort notes to yourself when you're feeling sad or down (e.g. “This too shall pass. Better things are coming!” or “Low battery day is real. Let's try again tomorrow.”)

This activity helps you practise self-kindness and better understand how to support others in challenging moments.

When someone shares their issues with you, avoid jumping straight to problem-solving or offering advice. Instead, give them your full attention, and listen without interrupting or judging. Sometimes, what they need is simply to feel heard and understood.

Volunteering can feel intimidating at first. Pick a cause you're passionate about, and begin giving back from there. Start small by checking with your school, nearby Community Centre (CC) or Residents’ Committee (RC) for opportunities. When you spend time helping others, you become more aware of their struggles and needs. This strengthens your ability to care for them and understand people on a deeper level.

If a friend seems quieter than usual, try reaching out to them instead of assuming how they feel. Start by gently asking, “You seem a little different today, do you want to talk about it?” This creates a space for them to open up and share their challenges with you. Small, regular check-ins help you build empathy and strengthen relationships.

Take a moment each day to share something good that happened to you. It could be as simple as telling a friend about a nice meal or having a fun and productive day at school. When you share these moments, and listen to others share theirs, the positive feelings grow stronger. It also helps build closer bonds and create memories you’ll both treasure.

Turn a daily activity, like visiting a cafe, or taking a quiet bus ride to school, into a mindful pause. By slowing down, you give yourself space to enjoy the moment. This slight shift of focus turns normal activities into something more meaningful.

It could be something or somewhere that made you happy or laugh that day (e.g. a sunset during your train ride or a cute stray cat). Don’t worry, the photo doesn’t have to be Instagram-worthy – the goal is to capture the moment and remember it. This helps you slow down and provides a visual reminder that even ordinary moments can hold something special.

Use these prompts to add a few notes to your photo. They’ll help you remember why it mattered:
Prompt 1: Where was this photo taken?
Prompt 2: How were you feeling when you took this photo?
Prompt 3: Why did this moment make you feel that way?

Take time to write down things that truly matter to you. These could be causes you care about, dreams you want to pursue, or things you believe in. Reflecting on them helps you understand what gives your life purpose, rather than what others expect of you.

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Think about 3 positive values that are important to you. Writing them down helps you reflect on how you live out these values today, and how you can carry them forward. This also helps you see yourself as part of a bigger story, whether these values were discovered through your own experiences or inspired by others. It can shape who you become, and remind you of what matters.

Create a vision board using pictures or words that reflect the person you want to be. List your dreams, values, hopes and goals within. This can be done using magazine cut-outs, artworks, prints, or digitally with images or words you find online. Doing this helps you understand what matters to you and motivates you to take steps to work towards that direction.

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