Why is it so hard to break a bad habit?

Ted talk с разработанными упражнениями для B1+, который отлично подойдет к темам Health & Lifestyle. Это видео мы смотрели в Unit 3, SpeakOut B1+ со взрослым учеником

Before watching

Match the words to the definitions:

1. habit a. a strong feeling that you want to do something
2. routine b. something that makes it more difficult to do something
3. urge c. something you do regularly, often without thinking
4. obstacle d. the things you usually do in the same order every day
5. replace e. useful, good for you
6. beneficial f. to put something new in the place of something else
7. patience g. the ability to wait calmly for something

Ссылка на видео: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-it-so-hard-to-break-a-bad-habit

While watching

Choose the best summary.

a) Bad habits are impossible to change.

b) Habits are useful, and we can change them if we understand how they work.

c) Everyone has the same bad habits.

True or false?

1. Only a few people bite their nails.
2. Habits are often triggered by a place, a time of day, or an emotion.
3. Dopamine helps the brain connect a behavior with a reward.
4. All habits are bad.
5. Good intentions are usually enough to change a habit for a long time.
6. Students’ habits changed after they moved to a new school.

After watching

• Which tip from the video would work best for you? Why?
• What is a good habit you’d like to build? What is the cue? What could be the reward?
• Do you agree that moving or changing jobs makes it easier to change habits?

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