B2 – Upper Intermediate
Jumping from one activity to another usually hinders our ability to pay attention. According to research, the attention span of an average human is just 8.25 seconds. It is too short. For employees, such a phenomenon might result in stress and even burnout. How can individuals be fully present and immersed in any task they are doing?
Read the article about deep work to find out.
https://www.optimistdaily.com/2022/07/the-benefits-of-deep-work-and-how-you-can-practice-it/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “frazzled” mean, “If you can relate to these frazzled feelings and want to learn how to avoid them while still getting tasks done, perhaps deep work is for you.”? Use it in a sentence.
- What does the phrase “in the zone” mean, “Sometimes, people who practice deep work refer to it as being “in the zone” or a “flow state.”? Use it in your own sentence.
- What does “lose yourself” mean here, “You can “lose yourself” in any activity you do.”? Use this phrase in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- The article suggests that monotasking is better than multitasking. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?
- Tell about a time when you were in a flow state? Describe the experience by giving details.
- Aside from the five suggestions in the article, how else can we practice deep work? Explain your ideas.