Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time

Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time

Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time
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THE BLUE TREE

Personal
Productivity

CEF B1

CEFR B2

Upper
Intermediate

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warm up

  • What can you do to make your routines more enjoyable?
  • What are some bad habits you’ve fallen into/gotten out of?
  • Do you find creating habits easy?
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part one

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key language

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 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?
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part two

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key language

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 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?
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part three

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key language

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 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?
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part four

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key language

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 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?
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part five

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key language

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 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?
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DISCUSSION

  • 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?
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lesson glossary

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COMMENTS

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The quiet power of introverts

The quiet power of introverts

The quiet power of introverts
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THE BLUE TREE

Man & Society

CEF B1

CEFR B1

Intermediate

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warm up

Answer the questions below. Listen to Bella and report back what you heard.

Are you an introvert, extrovert or an ambivert?
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Yeah, I think I’m an introvert. For a long time, I felt a bit worried about being shy and quiet. I used to think it was a bad thing, you know? But then, I started learning more about psychology and how being an introvert is actually pretty cool. It’s like having a superpower for deep thinking and being creative. So now, I’m totally okay with it. I guess understanding yourself really helps.

Is it easier to be an extrovert or an introvert in the modern world?
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“Well, when I’m feeling a bit down, I usually try to do something that cheers me up. Sometimes, it’s as simple as listening to my favorite music or watching a funny movie. Other times, I call a good friend to chat, or I go for a walk. I think getting some fresh air and a bit of exercise can really help lift my spirits. Oh, and I love baking too! There’s something about making cookies or a cake that just makes me happier.”

 How could introverts and extroverts improve the way they interact with each other?
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I think the key is understanding and respect. Like, introverts and extroverts are different, right? Extroverts should know that introverts might need some quiet time and might not always want to be in the middle of a big crowd. And us introverts, we should try to step out of our comfort zone sometimes and join in the fun. It’s all about balance and not pushing each other too much. If we try to see things from each other’s perspective, we can totally get along better.

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key language

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watch the video

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COMPREHENSION

Answer these questions using information from the video and your own experience.

  • In what sense is the world designed for extroverts?
  • Why is this a problem for introverts?
  • What do people think of introvert children and why is it a misconception?
  • How does science explain being introvert or extrovert?
  • Who is an ambivert?
  • What strategies can introvert people use to cope with the noisy world?
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POLL

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Should the society value introversion more?
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PRACTICE

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lesson glossary

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The quiet power of introverts

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follow up

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