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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laziness has always been considered negative. However, from a totally different perspective, being lazy isn’t necessarily a bad thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having lazy bones can, in fact, foster efficiency, creativity, and prioritization. Embracing occasional laziness promotes rest, mindfulness, and quality over quantity, preventing burnout, and encouraging adaptability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Striking a balance allows for a more thoughtful and effective approach to life’s demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article below and have a better understanding as to why being lazy isn’t always bad and be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/05\/19\/stop-being-busy-psychology-behind-why-being-lazy-is-actually-good-for-your-brain.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does the idiom “on the brink of”<\/strong> mean? “Many might even feel like they\u2019re on the brink of<\/strong> madness, partly because they\u2019re worried they\u2019re not doing as much as they think they should be.”<\/em> Use it in your sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “idleness<\/strong>” mean? “Now more than ever, we need idleness<\/strong> and the calmness that it brings.<\/em>” Use this word in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does the word “eschew”<\/strong> mean? “We try to cram even more tasks into the day, thus eschewing<\/strong> slower (and healthier) activities that make us happy, such as\u00a0taking a walk\u00a0or\u00a0reading a good book.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Can laziness be seen as a form of self-preservation, especially in today’s world where burnout is a prevalent concern? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How does the connection between laziness and poverty impact the understanding of an individual’s work ethic?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How do psychological factors like fear and hopelessness contribute to the manifestation of laziness in individuals?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How does the modern concept of busyness, even when imposed, affect our perception of self-worth and happiness?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Can laziness, in certain cases, be a manifestation of a deeper existential dilemma? Share your opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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