English Inspired by TED Lesson #7 | Making stress your friend | Kelly McGonigal | TED
- Lisa Osgood
- Dec 4, 2015
- 2 min read
This talk really blew my mind. Is stress really bad for us? Is there a way to make stress actually good for us? See what health psychologist Kelly McGonigal (twin sister of Jane McGonigal from Lesson # 2!) has to say about this subject in the latest Inspired by TED lesson.
A. Warm-Up
How much stress would you say you have experienced in the last year or so? A little bit? A lot?
What has been stressing you out recently?
Do you know any methods to make stress less difficult or even good for us?
B. Vocabulary
prematurely
freaked out
stress out
impromptu
heart pounding
anxiety
energized
rethink
chronic
joy
courage
rise to a challenge
demonizing
hype
oxytocin
C. Viewing
After you have answered these questions and taken a look at the vocabulary and looked up any unfamiliar words, have a look at Kelly McGonigal's video above. Take notes on interesting points, new words, and questions you may have as you watch.
D. Your Thoughts
What new insights have you gained into the nature of stress?
Are there any changes you intend to make in your daily life after hearing her advice?
What moments in your life have been full of meaning? Give an example in more detail.
E. Vocabulary Review
Working overtime without pay really _______________ me _______________.
_______________ is also called the "cuddle hormone."
Your stress response is actually helping you _______________
This talk made me _______________ some things about how I respond to stress.
Kelly was _______________ by the findings about stress and health at first.
F. Wrap-Up
I hope this talk was enlightening for you as it was for me! I am going to rethink a lot of my reactions to stressful situations after watching this. Please leave your comments and questions below. See you soon!
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