B2 – Upper Intermediate
There are many reasons to feel as if you are operating on autopilot. Being mentally stuck can cause one to lack motivation and happiness. However, stress no more. One thing to know about mental rut is that it is momentary and there are ways to deal with it.
Watch this video about mental rut and how to get out of it if you find yourself in this state.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “mental rut” mean? “What happened is you’ve entered a mental rut.” Give one (1) synonym or similar expression and use ‘mental rut’ in your own sentence.
- What does “something feels like a chore” mean? “Just going through your daily routine is a struggle and it feels like a chore.”Give one (1) synonym or similar expression and use ‘something feels like a chore’ in your own sentence.
- What does “ebb and flow” mean? “Our moods are in constant ebb and flow.” Give one (1) synonym or similar expression and use ‘ebb and flow’ in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Which advice from the video resonates to you and why?
- What other ways can you think of on how an individual can get out of a mental rut?
- Talk about a moment of being stuck and talk about the ways you were able to overcome it.
- “Often, mental rut happens to the most ambitious people.” Talk about your thoughts on this statement.