Question
Describe a change that you think was positive in your life.
Sample answer
The positive change that I would like to talk about is ‘I started playing outdoor games instead of playing computer games’. After I got my first personal computer when I was only 9 years old or so, I started learning many things. Besides that I started playing the computer games. As computer games are addictive I found that I was playing the games whenever I had spare times. This addiction barred me from playing outdoor games like cricket, football etc.
I found myself very much attracted to the computer games and I preferred to play the games at home instead of going to open spaces or fields to participate in outdoor games that involve physical exercises. Not that computer games are all so bad, but playing them all the time someone has got is not a good thing especially for kids. I found that I was spending more times at home than being outside. After my parents noticed that, they discussed with me about that and explained me the importance of outdoor activities. They gave me strict restriction that I would only be able to play computer games for an hour daily and in the evening I’d have to go outside to play with my friends.
This was obviously a very positive change for me. I’m not against computer games but I feel that if there are more important things to do, then we should not spend time on computer games only.
This change affected me very positively. I became a good cricket player later on, I started maintaining my times more prudently and I am sure this change has affected me positively in terms of physical and mental health.
Tips for answering this cue card topic:
Talk about a changed which has brought something positive to you. You would need to describe how this change has positively affected you life so talk about something which has later on proved to be very helpful for you. You can talk about a decision or action of yours which later on have been proved to be positive. You can also mention about a bad habit you abandoned, a decision you took or an advice you took which brought positive things in your life. This would vary from person to person and following are of the ideas to talk about this topic:
You abandoned one of your bad habits like smoking.
You started doing exercises and that has made changes in your health.
You have decided to study on a subject rather than what your parents wanted you to study on.
You took a training or diploma course and that has helped you to get a good job.
You have started being more social and thus you now have some good friends.
You abandoned your grudge or ego against a relative or friend and now you have good relations.
You took a part time job and that helped you.
You started doing more outdoor activities than spending times at home.
You started learning a language and that has helped you.
You started exploring some skills in you and thus have focused on those skill set.
Some experience or conversation has changed your perspective on an issue.
You have moved to a city from a rural area.
You have started helping people after you realized it from one of the incident in your life.
You started helping your family members on their tasks.
You became more dedicated to something.
You started participating extra curricular activities like debating, reading, blogging, cycling, swimming etc.
