B2 – Upper Intermediate
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our daily lives. From work deadlines to family responsibilities, the pressures we face can often feel overwhelming. However, there is a secret sauce that can help us cope with stress and navigate through life’s challenges with ease.
Read this article and learn how to deal with stress so that you may grow and achieve your goals.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to lose one’s cool” mean? “One thing most business leaders can learn from Richard Branson, the multi-billionaire founder of the Virgin Group, is that he virtually never loses his cool.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to lose one’s cool’ in your own sentence.
- What does “high-flying” mean? “In my entire business experience, this is rarely the case for a lot of high-flying CEOs and wealthy business owners.” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘high-flying’ in your own sentence.
- What does “under one’s wing” mean? “One of our clients, a wealthy business owner in the US with a billion-dollar conglomerate under his wings, has one guy whose sole purpose is to keep his alcohol blood level constant.” Use this in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are some key takeaways you got from this article?
- Which tip did you find the most helpful and why?
- The article provided practical advice on how to manage stress and maintain healthy mental health. How do you maintain your mental well-being?
- Share your thoughts on this, “Many business leaders turn to alcohol or substance abuse to get things done and reduce their stress.“.
- Walt Disney said, “Everyone needs pressure to perform at their best. The best way to get many things done is to be under much pressure to pull them off.” Do you concur or disagree? Explain your answer.