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Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
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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
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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?
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