Idioms about happiness by Lucy
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12 RULES FOR LIFE by Jordan Peterson
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12 RULES FOR LIFE by Jordan Peterson
THE BLUE TREE
Personal
Productivity
CEFR B2
Upper
Intermediate
warm up
Answer the questions below.
| Do you sometimes compare yourself to others? How does it make you feel? |
TRANSCRIPT
Yeah, I definitely compare myself to others sometimes, especially when I see people around me achieving things faster or doing things I wish I could. It can make me feel a bit insecure or like I’m not doing enough. But I’ve been trying to focus more on my own progress, like how far I’ve come compared to where I was a year ago. It’s tough, but I feel better when I focus on myself instead of everyone else.
| Which is worse, lying to yourself or others? Why? |
TRANSCRIPT
I think lying to yourself is worse. When you lie to others, it’s bad, but at least you can try to repair the damage. But when you lie to yourself, you’re distorting your own reality, and that can lead to much bigger problems down the road. Being honest with yourself, even when it’s hard, is crucial if you want to grow and improve. Without that honesty, you can’t fix what needs fixing.
| What would be your main rules for life? Think about 2 or 3 at least. |
TRANSCRIPT
My main rules for life would be, first, always seek to improve yourself—just like the rule about comparing yourself to who you were yesterday. Second, stay honest, with yourself and others. That’s important for building trust and staying grounded. And third, keep things simple. I’ve found that life is easier when you cut out the unnecessary and focus on what really matters.
part one
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the first part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 0:18 What are the all 12 rules meant to help us with?
- ⌚ 0:39 What motivated Natan to read Jordan Peterson’s book?
part two
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the second part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 0:55 What was the first rule?
- ⌚ 1:12 Why do people compare themselves to others?
- ⌚ 1:30 What are the disadvantages of comparing yourself to others?
- ⌚ 2:18 Is social media good for our self-confidence and health? Why?
- ⌚2:27 Who should we be comparing ourselves to?
- ⌚2:52 What 4 questions can you ask yourself regarding your progress?
- ⌚ 3:27 What are the benefits or comparing yourself to your past self rather than others?
part three
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the third part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 3:33 What is the second rule and what makes it so difficult?
- ⌚ 3:45 What can lying to ourselves do to our progress?
- ⌚ 4:47 Why is it so important to know and admit to yourself what you really want from life?
- ⌚ 4:47 What is another way of telling the truth?
- ⌚ 5:22 Why did Peterson avoid an uncomfortable conversation with his neghbour?
- ⌚ 5:50 How did the man react at first and what happened later?
- ⌚ 6:43 What question we might ask ourselves at the end of each day?
DISCUSSION
Answer the questions below. Throw some newly learned words and phrases
- Which of those two rules do you think is harder to follow?
- Which is worse, lying to yourself or others? Why?
- Do you have a working strategy for dealing with uncomfortable situations?
- Do you think you could stand your ground like Jordan Peterson while confronting the ex-con biker?
- What do you think might have happened if Jordan had shown any sign of weakness to the ex-con?
- What do you think of the idea of giving ourselves scores like Natan does for himself?
POLL
Cast your vote in the poll.
lesson glossary
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Do zobaczenia na większym ekranie 🙂
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
THE BLUE TREE
Personal
Productivity
CEFR B2
Upper
Intermediate
warm up
Answer the questions below.
| Are you interested in personal development? |
TRANSCRIPT
eah, I’m definitely interested in personal development. I love learning new things and finding ways to improve myself, whether it’s through work or in my personal life. I feel like I’m always trying to grow, but I admit I could be better about sticking to new habits. That’s something I’m working on!
| Have you ever set yourself any goals and achieved them? How did it feel? |
TRANSCRIPT
I’ve set a few goals for myself, and when I achieve them, it feels incredible. One of the best examples was when I committed to meditating daily. At first, it was hard to keep up with, but after a few weeks, it became part of my routine. Seeing how far I’d come made me feel more in control and proud of myself. Reaching a goal reinforces the idea that I can push through challenges and succeed.
| What is the benefit of having clearly defined habits? |
TRANSCRIPT
Having clearly defined habits helps create structure and predictability. For me, it’s about efficiency—when my habits are well-established, I don’t waste time thinking about what to do next. It frees up mental energy for more important tasks, and I stay consistent with the things that matter most. Plus, knowing exactly what I need to do makes it easier to stay disciplined.
part one
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the first part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 00:34 What are the Four Laws of Behaviour Change?
- ⌚ 01:30 How do these four factors work in the context of going to a gym?
- ⌚ 01:45 What are the benefits of adopting these Four Laws of Behaviour Change?
part two
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the second part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 1:49 What is the first strategy for developing a new habit?
- ⌚ 2:13 How does Habit Stacking work?
- ⌚ 2:35 How did Natan build a habit of flossing his teeth?
- ⌚ 2:57 How is Habit Stacking like riding a bike downhill?
part three
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the third part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 3:01 What do we need if the initial effort for the new habit is too daunting?
- ⌚ 3:30 How did Twyla Tharp adopt the Starting Ritual?
- ⌚ 3:48 Why was it a good strategy?
- ⌚ 4:03 What should we focus on when we are creating the Starting Ritual?
part four
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the fourth part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 5:17 What two strategies will help us make our habits attractive and satisfying?
- ⌚ 5:48 How did Ronan Byrne adopt the Sync strategy to exercise more?
- ⌚ 5:59 When will we look forward to doing our new habit?
- ⌚ 6:31 What will the craving for the reward counteract?
part five
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the fifth part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 6:43 What is the final strategy that will help us make the new habit satisfying?
- ⌚ 7:00 How do such visual proofs reinforce our habits?
- ⌚ 7:32 How important is tracking our progress?
- ⌚ 8:06 How will adopting these strategies help us stick to out goals?
POLL
Cast your vote in the poll.
lesson glossary
COMMENTS
What do you think of the ideas presented in this lesson? Have you got your own strategy for setting and meeting goals and targets? What has been your biggest achievement in this regard so far?
Share your views and experience here.
Idioms about progress with Lucy
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Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time
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Do zobaczenia na większym ekranie 🙂
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Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time
THE BLUE TREE
Personal
Productivity
CEFR B2
Upper
Intermediate
warm up
Answer the questions below.
| What can you do to make your routines more enjoyable? |
TRANSCRIPT
To make my routines more enjoyable, I try to mix in things I love, like listening to music or turning a task into something more creative. For example, I make my morning routine fun by playing upbeat music while I get ready. It’s the small things that can turn boring tasks into something I look forward to!
| What are some bad habits you’ve fallen into/gotten out of? |
TRANSCRIPT
I’ve definitely had my share of bad habits. One that I’m glad I got out of is checking my phone first thing in the morning. It used to set a rushed, distracted tone for the whole day. Instead, I’ve replaced it with meditation, which helps me stay grounded. Breaking that habit took time, but the switch has made a big difference in how I start my day.
| Do you find creating habits easy? |
TRANSCRIPT
Creating habits isn’t always easy for me. I need structure and consistency to really make a habit stick. I’ve found that breaking things down into smaller steps helps. For example, if I want to work on a coding skill, I’ll commit to just 10 minutes a day. Keeping it simple and manageable makes it less overwhelming, and eventually, it becomes part of my routine.
part one
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the first part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 0:22 What are some popular goals people often set themselves?
- ⌚ 0:34 What qualities are necessary to achieve our goals?
- ⌚ 0:52 How do some people feel when they slip back into old (bad) habits?
- ⌚ 1:09 Do you agree that change is hard?
part two
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the second part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 1:32 In what sense our brain is like a jungle?
- ⌚ 1:41 What trick has our brain come up with?
- ⌚ 2:10 What happens to this rough trail after some time?
- ⌚ 2:27 Why is change particularly difficult for adults?
part three
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the third part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 2:48 What is a routine? Give some examples.
- ⌚ 3:26 What are the characteristics of a ‘wise planner’ who executes routines?
- ⌚ 3:35 How are habits different from routines?
- ⌚ 3:45 In what sense does a habit make us feel like being on an autopilot?
- ⌚ 4:06 What are triggers? Give some examples.
- ⌚ 4:45 What are the characteristics of a ‘toddler’ who executes habits?
- ⌚ 5:43 How are the planner and the toddler helping us going through life?
part four
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the sixth part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 6:02 Why is it better to improve your life alittle than aiming high?
- ⌚ 6:18 What is a better way to form a habit than forcing it with willpower?
- ⌚ 6:30 How are the planner and the toddler helpful in creating new habits?
- ⌚ 6:41 What is the first step in creating a new habit? Why is this step important?
- ⌚ 7:52 What is the next step after setting your trigger and action? What outcome will it bring?
part five
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the fifth part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚ 8:27 What can we do to make the action more likely to be picked up by the ‘toddler’?
- ⌚ 9:06 Is it possible to know how long it will take us to form a new habit?
- ⌚ 9:26 Which part of forming a new habit is the most difficult?
- ⌚ 9:45 Are there any silver bullets for effecting change?
- ⌚ 9:56 Is change a direction or a destination? How do you understand it?
DISCUSSION
Answer the questions below. Throw newly learned words and phrases into your answers.
- What do you think of the idea of the planner and the toddler presented in this lesson?
- What do you think of the difference between a habit and a routine? Does it make sense to you?
- What happens when you put aside instant gratification and prioritise delayed gratification?
- What happens when we aim too high?
- How can we design our environments to help us trigger more good habits?
- What is your method of forming a habit and sticking to it long-term?
lesson glossary
COMMENTS
What do you think of the ideas presented in this lesson?
Share your views and experience here.
COMMENTS
What do you think of the ideas presented in this lesson? Do you think the Rules for Life are practical and relevant for you? Do you have your own Rules for Life?
Share your views and experience here.