B2 – Upper Intermediate
Having a positive mindset at work is beneficial. It can improve one’s mood, boost confidence, help focus on future goals, and thereby, increase productivity in the workplace. By maintaining a positive outlook, one can focus on areas of improvement rather than work challenges. Make daily tasks at work enjoyable as positivity can influence not only you but also your co-workers.
Watch the video to explore how you start incorporating more positivity in your work life.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the idiom “cut someone some slack” mean? “Cutting yourself some slack will be an aid in finding motivation to learn and grow from your mistakes.” Use it in your own sentence.
- Give 1-2 synonyms of the “drawback“. Use them in sentences. “If you focus on the drawbacks of your role, it’s going to seem impossible to stay positive at work.“
- What is the meaning of the phrase “to reap the rewards of something“? “Use these strategies to reap the rewards of staying positive at work.” Use this idiom in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What’s your attitude towards your work? Are you usually positive or the opposite? Why or why not?
- How do you stay positive and motivated to get things done at work?
- Which strategies mentioned in the video that you think are helpful in your work life?