B2 – Upper Intermediate
In this fast-paced, modern world, maintaining optimal energy is crucial. We are always on the go, juggling work, family, and personal time. Not managing our energy well can leave us feeling exhausted and drained all the time.
Read the article to learn the seven habits that will drastically improve your energy levels.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/habits-improve-energy-levels_l_6351a3a1e4b04cf8f381628e
Vocabulary Questions:
- Define “slump”. “Unable to overcome the afternoon slump?” / “When it’s not present, you can experience an energy slump.” Give 2 synonyms and use ‘slump‘ in a sentence.
- What does “to catch enough ZZZs” mean? “It goes without explaining that catching enough ZZZs is key to boosting your energy throughout the day.” Give a synonym and use this idiom in a sentence.
- What does “paradoxical effect” mean? “However, drinking too much caffeine can have a paradoxical effect, leaving you lethargic.” Make a sentence using this phrase.
Discussion Questions:
- Among the seven habits, which one do you find the most challenging to incorporate into your routine? Why is that?
- How exhausting is your current day-to-day life?
- How do you currently manage your energy levels in your daily life?
- How do you manage stress in your life, and do you think effective stress management can influence your energy levels?
- What is your opinion on this, “Stress has a huge impact on your physical well-being.”?