{"id":9315,"date":"2026-06-18T10:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/?p=9315"},"modified":"2026-08-19T10:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:32:41","slug":"induction-programme-2-positive-thinking-goal-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/induction-programme-2-positive-thinking-goal-setting\/","title":{"rendered":"Induction Programme 2 \u2013 Positive Thinking &#038; Goal Setting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Date: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">18 June 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Organized by: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Institutional Induction Programme (Coordinator: HoD \/ EEE)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Venue: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">College Seminar Hall \/ Auditorium&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Year: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2026\u201327<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Objective<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To introduce first-year students to the importance of positive thinking; to help them set realistic goals using SMART principles; and to build self-confidence and a growth mindset.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brief Introduction<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The second induction session focused on Positive Thinking and Goal Setting to equip first-year learners with essential life skills for academic success and personal growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detailed Report<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soft skills trainer Dr. Naveen engaged students on self-belief, SMART goal setting, time management, and strategies to overcome negative thoughts and stress. Real-life examples and motivational dialogue created an energetic learning climate. Students reflected on short-term academic goals and long-term career aspirations. The session emphasized discipline, perseverance, and positivity as foundations for polytechnic education. Coordinator S. Satheeshkumar, HoD\/EEE, supervised arrangements and documentation. Outcomes indicated improved confidence and clearer planning habits among participants, supporting institutional induction goals for holistic development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cSetting SMART goals in the induction class helped me plan my first semester with confidence.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:300,&quot;335559737&quot;:300,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360,&quot;335572083&quot;:24,&quot;335572084&quot;:8,&quot;335572085&quot;:6240795,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student Participation Details<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">More than 280 students actively participated in the programme. The session strengthened motivation, self-discipline, and goal clarity. Students interacted with the trainer and shared personal learning reflections during the discussion segment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outcomes \/ Benefits<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understanding of positive attitude in academic and personal life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ability to apply SMART goal-setting techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improved confidence, motivation, and commitment toward future goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strong soft-skills foundation for first-year transition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coordinator Details<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Satheeshkumar, HOD \/ EEE<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chief Guest \/ Resource Person: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Naveen, Soft Skill Trainer, Excel Group Institutions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=&#8221;lg:30&#8243;][tm_gallery images=&#8221;9317,9318,9319&#8243; columns=&#8221;xs:1;sm:2;lg:3&#8243; column_gutter=&#8221;lg:20&#8243; row_gutter=&#8221;lg:20&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To introduce first-year students to the importance of positive thinking; to help them set realistic goals using SMART principles; and to build self-confidence and a growth mindset. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9318,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inauguration-day"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9315"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9315\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9321,"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9315\/revisions\/9321"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9315"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}