Pratique du Shadowing: Why does motivation disappear so quickly | A2 Shadowing Practice - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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Hello, everyone.
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Thank you for joining me today.
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In this video, we will talk about a very important question.
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Why does motivation disappear so quickly?
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This is something many people feel, and it happens to students, workers, parents, and almost everyone.
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At first, we feel strong,
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ready and happy to start something new maybe we want to learn english exercise more read a book
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or finish a project in the beginning everything feels fresh
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and exciting we have energy we believe we can do it
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but after a few days
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or maybe a few weeks the strong feeling goes away we wake up
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and feel tired we look at our goal and feel bored
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or lazy we say i don't feel like doing this today
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then one day becomes two days and soon we stop this can make us feel sad or even angry at ourselves
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we start to think something is wrong with us but the truth is losing motivation is normal
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It is not because we are lazy or weak.
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It is because motivation is like a wave.
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It comes and goes.
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To understand why this happens, we need to look at how motivation works.
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Motivation is the feeling that makes us want to do something.
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It can come from inside us,
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like when we want to be healthy, happy, or successful or it can come from outside us like when we get praise,
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money, or a reward.
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At first, these reasons are strong.
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They help us move forward.
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But over time, our brain gets used to the feeling.
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The goal is no longer new.
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The reward is not enough.
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Our brain starts to say, this is not fun anymore, so the feeling goes away.
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Also, we face problems.
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Life gets busy.
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We are tired.
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We have stress.
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We have too many things to do.
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When life is hard, it is difficult to stay motivated.
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We tell ourselves we will try tomorrow, but many tomorrows pass, and we stop completely this is normal
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and it happens to everyone another reason we lose motivation is
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because we want fast results we start something and expect to see big changes very quickly
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but most goals need time and hard work when we don't see results fast we feel like our work is not helping.
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So we stop.
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We think, why try if nothing changes?
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But the truth is, small steps each day bring big results over time.
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We just need to keep going.
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Also, sometimes we follow goals that are not truly ours.
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Maybe we want to make someone else happy.
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Or maybe we follow what we see on social media.
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We do it because others do it.
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But deep inside, we do not feel connected to the goal.
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When the goal is not from our heart, we lose motivation faster.
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It is important to ask, why do I want this?
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If the reason is strong and personal, it is easier to stay motivated.
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Another problem is doing too much at once.
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We try to change many things in a short time.
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For example, we say, I will wake up early, eat healthy, exercise, and study two hours every day.
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This is too much.
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After a few days, we feel tired and give up.
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It is better to start small.
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One good habit is better than ten big plans we do not follow.
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When we do one thing well, we feel proud.
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That pride gives us more motivation.
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Slowly, we can add more goals.
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Also, we forget to rest.
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Rest is very important.
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When we don't sleep enough or take breaks, our body and mind feel tired.
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A tired mind cannot feel strong motivation.
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So it is important to sleep well, eat well, and take care of our health.
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Motivation lives in a healthy body
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if we want to keep going we need energy rest gives us
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that energy another tip is to celebrate small wins many people
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only look at the big goal they say i will be happy when i finish everything but big goals take time.
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If we wait too long to feel good, we lose motivation.
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Instead, we should be happy with small wins.
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If we study for 15 minutes, that is a win.
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If we eat one healthy meal, that is a win.
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If we wake up a little earlier, that is a win.
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Every small step is a success.
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When we feel happy with small wins, we want to do more.
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This keeps motivation strong.
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We also need support from other people.
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When we try to do something alone, it is easy to stop.
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But when we have friends, family, or a group to help us, we feel stronger.
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We can share our goals, our problems, and our feelings.
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Other people can give us advice, love, and hope.
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This helps us stay on the path
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if we fall someone is there to help us stand again
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motivation grows with connection it is also helpful to write things
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down we can keep a simple notebook each day we write our goal what we did today
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and how we feel writing helps us see progress it helps us understand what works and what is not.
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It is like a mirror for our mind.
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When we write, we think more clearly.
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We can find new ways to keep going.
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And when we feel low, we can read old notes to remember how far we have come.
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This brings new motivation.
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Another useful idea is to make things easy.
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If we want to read more, we can put a book near our bed.
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If we want to exercise, we can prepare our clothes the night before.
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If we want to eat better, we can buy healthy food and keep it where we can see it.
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When things are easy to start, we do them more.
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We remove the wall between us and the goal.
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A small action can open the door to motivation.
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Now let's talk about mindset.
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Mindset is how we think.
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A good mindset helps motivation stay strong.
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If we think, I can learn, I can grow, I will try again, then we do not give up.
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But if we think, I am not good enough, I will fail, then we stop trying.
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So we must be kind to ourselves.
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We must say good things to ourselves, even when we make mistakes.
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A kind voice inside us is the best friend of motivation.
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Mistakes are normal.
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They are not the end.
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They are a part of the journey.
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When we see mistakes as lessons, we keep moving.
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This keeps motivation alive.
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It is also important to remember that motivation is not always a big feeling.
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Sometimes motivation is small.
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It is quiet.
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It does not shout.
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It is just a small voice that says, try again.
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When we wait for a big feeling, we wait too long.
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We do not need to feel excited every day.
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We just need to do small things each day.
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That is real motivation.
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It is not about how strong we feel.
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It is about how we act, even when we do not feel strong.
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This is called discipline.
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Discipline is doing something even when we do not feel like it.
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It helps us move forward when motivation is low.
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Discipline is like a friend who stays with us when others leave
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if we want to reach our goals we must build discipline this takes time
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but it is possible we just need to start
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and keep going one more thing we can do is remember
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our why this means we ask why do i want this goal
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if we have a strong reason we will keep going maybe
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we want to be healthy to play with our children maybe we want to learn English to get a job.
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Maybe we want to feel proud of ourselves.
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When we remember our why, we feel strong again.
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Our why gives power to our steps.
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It brings back our focus.
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So when motivation is low, we can close our eyes and think about our why.
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This helps us try again.
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It is also good to make a plan.
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A plan helps us know what to do each day.
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When we know our next step, it is easier to take it We do not need to
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plan everything Just the next step is enough A simple plan
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makes a big goal easier We can write our plan on paper
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and look at it each day This helps our mind stay clear It helps us stay on the path
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And when we follow our plan,
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we feel proud this feeling gives us more motivation another helpful idea is to change our space
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our space can affect our mind if our room is messy we feel lazy
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if our room is clean we feel ready
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if we want to stay motivated we can make our space
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nice we can put up a picture a kind word or a goal on the wall.
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We can let in light.
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We can play soft music.
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A nice space helps us feel better.
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It makes it easier to do our work.
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When our space feels good, we feel good too.
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This brings back motivation.
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Let's also talk about how to talk to ourselves.
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Many times, we are not kind to ourselves.
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We say, I am not good.
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I cannot do this.
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I always fail.
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These words hurt our heart.
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They take away our motivation.
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So, we must change our words.
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We can say, I am learning.
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I am growing.
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I am trying.
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These words are simple but strong.
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They help us feel hope.
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They help us move.
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When we speak kindly to ourselves, we feel better.
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This feeling helps motivation stay So be your own friend Use words that help, not hurt Another thing
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that helps is to take breaks We do not need to work all the time Our mind
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and body need rest When we rest, we get new energy Then we can work better A short walk,
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a deep breath, or a cup of tea can help These small breaks are not lazy They're smart.
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They help us do more with less stress.
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When we feel tired, we can stop, rest, and then start again.
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Rest is a part of success.
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Let's not forget that every person is different.
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What works for one person may not work for another.
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So we must listen to ourselves.
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We must learn what helps us.
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We can try many things and keep what works.
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Maybe we need music Maybe we need silence Maybe we need
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to work in the morning Maybe we do better at night When we know ourselves,
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we find our way There is no one right way There is only the way
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that works for you And that is enough We also must be patient
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Motivation does not grow in one day It takes time Like a tree,
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it starts small We must water it each day We must
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wait We must care for it Then it will grow strong Many people want fast results But good things take time So,
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we must not give up too soon We must keep going, step by step Even slow steps take us far And with time,
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we will reach our goal It is okay to feel low sometimes It is okay to stop
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and rest but we must not quit we must believe in ourselves we must remember
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that every day is a new chance
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if today is hard tomorrow can be better we are stronger
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than we think we can do more than we believe and
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when we fall we can rise again that is what matters most not being perfect but being willing to try again.
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Motivation will come and go, but if we keep going, we will reach our dream.
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So, let us take care of our mind, body, and heart.
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Let's stay close to our why.
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Let us be kind to ourselves.
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Let's take small steps, one at a time.
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This is how we keep motivation.
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This is how we grow thank you for listening to this message i hope it helps you feel stronger
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and more hopeful
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you are not alone we all lose motivation sometimes
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but we can find it again and
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when we do we can do great things keep going believe in yourself
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and never stop trying see you in the next video bye Bye for now!
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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale de niveau A2 s’appuie sur la vidéo « Why does motivation disappear so quickly ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : motivation, goal, strong, ourselves, step. Cette vidéo contient 211 phrases et 2084 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 14:22. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 145 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. 93 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc facile à suivre.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
15 mots de la vidéo à retenir, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| motivation nom | /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ | motivation |
| lazy adjectif | /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ | paresseux, fainéant |
| discipline nom | /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ | discipline |
| mindset nom | /ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/ | état d'esprit, disposition d'esprit |
| motivate verbe | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | motiver |
| helpful adjectif | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | utile, serviable |
| reward nom | /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ | récompense, salaire |
| distress nom | /dɪˈstɹɛs/ | détresse |
| meal nom | /ˈmiːl/ | repas |
| lesson nom | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | leçon |
| mirror nom | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | glace, miroir |
| silence nom | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | silence |
| worker nom | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | travailleur, travailleuse |
| connect verbe | /kəˈnɛkt/ | accoupler, connecter |
| praise verbe | /pɹeɪz/ | louer, féliciter |
Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| give up verbe | se rendre | |
| wake up verbe | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | se réveiller |
| bring back verbe | /ˈbɹɪŋ bæk/ | ramener, rapporter |
| go away verbe | partir, s'en aller | |
| put up verbe | placer | |
| take away verbe | /ˌteɪk əˈweɪ/ | retirer |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- We think, why try if nothing changes?
- It is important to ask, why do I want this?
- Let's also talk about how to talk to ourselves.
- Let's not forget that every person is different.
- Let's stay close to our why.
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Phrases conditionnelles if + proposition, will/would + verbe — une condition et son résultat | if we keep going, we will reach |
| Verbe + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — les verbes suivis de la forme en -ing | start something · finish everything · stop trying |
| Futur avec « will » will + verbe — une décision, une promesse ou une prédiction | will talk · will try · will wake |
| Obligation : must / have to / need to dire qu’une chose est nécessaire | need to look · need to keep · must say |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 4 contractions et formes réduites, comme don't, they're. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « th »: breathe /bɹiːð/, cloth /klɒθ/
- Les sons « sh » et « zh »: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, shout /ʃaʊt/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /h/ — il se souffle, il n’est pas muet: helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/, habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, hopeful /ˈhoʊpfl̩/
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/, distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/, mirror /ˈmiɹɚ/, praise /pɹeɪz/, breathe /bɹiːð/
Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo
- Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
- Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
- Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme motivation, lazy, discipline.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.