F2F Class Notes (Vicki)
Homework
Write about a workplace cultural trend that you don’t like and how you think we can fix it
Vocabulary
tick over – begin
i.e. when the new year ticks over = when the new year begins
willpower – mind power
i.e. I have the willpower to lose weight.
frame – kuang jia
i.e. I don’t like things in a frame.
unconsciously – without knowing
i.e. We breath unconsciously.
autopilot – self drive
routine – schedule
form (v.) – to create
i.e. We need to form a new group for this project.
determination – willpower
i.e. If you want to study well, you need to have determination.
official – zheng shi de
develop – fa zhan
norm – something that normal and common
i.e. Saying “good morning” to your coworker is a social norm.
resolve – solve the problem
i.e. I really want this problem resolved.
procrastinator – someone who pushes work off until the last minute
i.e. Are you a procrastinator?
sustainable practice – something that can last for a long time
admire – xin shang
i.e. I really admire those people.
self- discipline – zi lv
i.e. I really like it when people have self-discipline.
it’s a shame – it’s a pity
persevere – jian chi
Reading
Have you everĀ made a promiseĀ to yourself that you didnāt keep? Commonly, when the new year ticks over, we makeĀ resolutions: going to the gym, studying harder orĀ giving upĀ a bad habit. Sadly, not long after weāve made the promise, we often end upĀ breakingĀ them. But what if you want to create a new good habit? Well, itās possible, butĀ willpowerĀ might not be the only thing you need.
The basic idea of a habit is something we do almostĀ unconsciously,Ā as if youāreĀ onĀ autopilot. An example of this would be having breakfast or saying āpleaseā and āthank youā. Good habits can be part of yourĀ daily routine. But if we donāt have those habits, how can we create them? According to a study published by the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes an average of 66 days toĀ formĀ a new habit. However, relying only onĀ determinationĀ may not be the answer.
Questioning why you want something to be theĀ normĀ rather than relying on yourĀ resolveĀ could be the key. Do you want to lose weight because you want to be healthier or feel more attractive? The issue is, willpower could be subject to your mood ā a bad mood may mean you donāt want to do something.
You should also avoid trying to change too much at once ā remember that itās a case ofĀ baby steps. Giving up all your favourite foods, going to the gym, and stopping drinking at the same time will probably result in failure rather thanĀ sustainable practice. And donāt worry about failing ā just start again!
Finally, donāt do things outside yourĀ comfort zone. If you hate mushrooms, donātĀ persevereĀ and try to add them to your diet just to be healthier. Eat something you like! It might not be quick, but if you follow these tips, you may be able toĀ change something for the betterĀ orĀ kickĀ a bad habit.
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