쉐도잉 연습: Thinking Too Much About The Past? This One Strategy Can Help - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기

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There are two things that can stop you from enjoying the present moment.
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Ruminating about your past and worrying about your future.
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Do you find yourself thinking about things you could have done differently or things that could go wrong?
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Staying present isn't easy, especially when you've been through trauma or struggle with anxiety.
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Practicing mindfulness can help you live a more fulfilled, happy life by being totally in the moment and stopping your mind from wondering.
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Now I know what you're thinking.
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Sigh, you can't just rewire your brain.
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Actually, according to researchers Davis and Hayes, your brain can rewire itself when you have a new experience.
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Because of something known as neuroplasticity, you can change the structure of your brain by practicing new habits, like mindfulness, regularly.
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So why should you worry about being present and mindful?
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Here are four reasons why mindfulness can be your superpower.
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Let's go!
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1. Psychological Flexibility According to Davis and Hayes, when you take a step back and notice your thoughts in an objective way,
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you can temporarily deactivate neural pathways that were formed from your past experiences.
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As a result, you'll have more psychological flexibility
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and can respond based on what is happening in the moment
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instead of automatically reacting the same way you have in the past.
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By using mindfulness, you can adapt to the situation you're in.
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In fact, according to an article published in the Journal of Psychotherapy,
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mindfulness mediation activates parts of the brain that helps with adapting to high stress situations.
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Let's use an example.
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Sarah is having a disagreement with her partner.
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Her first instinct is to get angry and defensive because in the past, arguments with her ex always got heated quickly.
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Instead of automatically reacting, she takes a few deep breaths, becomes aware of her thoughts, and notices how they are affecting her emotions.
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She brings her attention back to a partner to focus on what they're saying.
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This time, Sarah listens intently and responds calmly.
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Because Sarah is practicing mindfulness, she can communicate better, remain present, and regulate her emotions.
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Sarah's situation is just one example of how mindfulness can improve communication in relationships.
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According to an article published in the academic journal Psychotherapy, people who scored higher in mindfulness are more satisfied with their relationships,
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better at dealing with conflict, and more empathetic.
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They also have less anxiety and anger doing an argument, allowing them to respond compassionately instead of getting caught up in their emotions.
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Number two, stopping the avoidance cycle.
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If you've ever been through a traumatic experience, you might be familiar with the rebound effect.
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This is when you try to suppress a thought or avoid a situation, but the thought comes back frequently and more intrusively.
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The rebound effect leads to a behavioral loop where you try harder and harder to avoid the thought or situation and BAM!
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It comes back stronger each time.
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A study by Follett and colleagues suggest that mindfulness is beneficial in trauma therapy
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because it helps clients let go of fear and acknowledge their thoughts instead of suppressing them, which stops the avoidance behavioral loop.
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According to researchers Goodman and Calderon, one technique that is suggested for clients in trauma therapy is repeatedly thinking about an image
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that brings them comfort as they go about their day like your pet
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or the sun Whatever comforts you by continuously focusing on an image that relaxes them in a traumatic scenario
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They can increase feelings of safety and decrease negative arousal number three Hakuna Matata
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Raise your hand if you've ever been insanely anxious while sitting around doing absolutely nothing.
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Oh Wow a lot of us According to a paper published in the Akhomatic Journal Mindfulness,
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practicing mindfulness has been shown to reduce habitual worrying and test anxiety.
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There are two main characteristics of mindfulness, accepting and observing the thought without judgment and redirecting your attention from the thoughts.
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When we practice mindfulness, it can address habitual worrying by stopping thoughts about the past or future, which leaves us in the present.
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James is sitting at his desk about to take an exam.
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He's feeling extremely nervous and has all sorts of anxious thoughts running through his mind.
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What if I fail?
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I won't get a good mark in this course.
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I won't be able to get into the college I want.
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And I'll never be able to have a successful career.
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He notices these thoughts
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and decides to do a mindfulness exercise from psychologist Dr. Lillian Najad called Thoughts as Clouds in the Sky.
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He imagines all his negative thoughts as clouds floating in the sky, just passing by.
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He doesn't react or judge them at all.
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He just observes them and accepts that they are there without believing them or taking them to heart.
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He doesn't try to control or change them.
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He puts a distance between himself and his anxious thoughts instead of trying to identify with them.
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Then, he focuses on his immediate surroundings the desk in front of him, the feeling of his chair against his back, and the sound of his classmates talking.
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After a few moments, James feels relaxed, present, and ready to tackle the exam.
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Could this technique help you in an anxious situation in your life?
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Let us know in the comments.
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Number 4.
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Mindful Relating in Relationships.
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Have you ever had a partner do something that, in your opinion, is weird.
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Sai had a partner that would keep their batteries in the fridge.
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The first time he saw this, Sai was stunned.
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But this was normal to the partner.
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Mindful relating is a technique you can use to form deeper relationships and understand where your partner is coming from.
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To practice, therapist Lee Tremaine recommends that you try to remain focused on the conversation
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and keep bringing your attention back to it when your mind wanders.
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You might notice yourself getting distracted by self-conscious thoughts.
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Do they like me?
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Am I saying the right thing?
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Maybe your attention drifts to all the things on your to-do list for that day.
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Notice when this happens so you can direct all your attention back to the present moment.
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Focus on the person's body language, the emotions they're expressing, and the connection you feel to them.
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The more you practice mindfulness, the better you will get at it, and the more you will benefit.
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It's okay if it's hard at first.
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Do you struggle with staying present?
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How do you practice mindfulness in your own life?
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Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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If you want to learn more about techniques that improve mental health, don't forget to subscribe to Psych2Go and hit the like button.
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Thanks for watching!
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Until next time!

이 레슨의 어휘와 말하기 포인트

이 B2 수준 말하기 레슨은 영상 “Thinking Too Much About The Past? This One Strategy Can Help”을(를) 바탕으로 합니다. 가장 자주 반복되는 단어는 다음과 같습니다: mindfulness, present, partner, situation, notice. 이 영상에는 섀도잉할 문장 87개와 단어 1127개가 있습니다. 말하는 구간의 길이는 6:42입니다. 화자는 분당 약 168단어로, 일상 대화에 가까운 자연스러운 속도로 말합니다. 영어에서 가장 많이 쓰이는 3,000단어에 속하는 단어가 81%뿐이라 어휘가 어려운 편입니다.

이 영상의 핵심 어휘

영상에서 가장 어려운 단어 15개를 발음, 뜻과 함께 정리했습니다.

단어발음뜻
emotion 명사/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/감정
trauma 명사/ˈtɹɔm.ə/외상, 손상
react 동사/ɹiːˈækt/반응하다
researcher 명사/ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/연구원, 연구자
adapt 동사/əˈdæpt/적응하다
flexibility 명사/ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/유연성
observe 동사/əbˈzɜːv/관찰하다
classmate 명사/ˈklæs.meɪt/동급생, 급우
neuroplasticity 명사신경가소성
superpower 명사초강대국, 초대국
wander 동사/ˈwɑndɚ/돌아다니다, 헤매다
surroundings 명사/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/주위
psychologist 명사/ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/심리학자
instinct 명사/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/본능
fulfill 동사/fʊlˈfɪl/수행하다

영상에 나오는 구동사

단어뜻
come back 동사돌아오다

따라 말해 볼 만한 문장

영상에 나오는 짧고 완결된 문장으로, 일상 대화에서 그대로 쓸 수 있습니다:

  • Sigh, you can't just rewire your brain.
  • What if I fail?
  • Am I saying the right thing?
  • Do you struggle with staying present?
  • How do you practice mindfulness in your own life?

이 영상의 문법

화자가 가장 많이 쓰는 문형을 영상 속 실제 표현과 함께 정리했습니다.

문형영상 속 표현
현재완료 have/has + 과거분사 — 과거의 일이 지금도 관련이 있을 때you've been · you've ever been · has been shown
수동태 be + 과거분사 — 누가 하는지보다 무슨 일이 일어나는지에 초점were formed · is suggested · has been shown

주의할 발음

화자는 you've, doesn't, they're 같은 축약형과 약화된 형태를 16번 사용합니다. 들리는 대로 짧게 발음하세요.

  • “th” 소리: empathetic /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/, pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/, therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/
  • “sh”와 “zh” 소리: anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, mediation /ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/, beneficial /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/, conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/
  • 긴 단어 — 강세 위치에 주의: habitual /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃʊ.əl/, behavioral /bɪˈheɪvjəɹəl/, flexibility /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/, deactivate /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/, empathetic /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/

한국어 화자가 어려워하는 소리:

  • /f/ — ㅍ(/p/)으로 바꾸지 말고 윗니를 아랫입술에 대기: mindfulness /ˈmaɪn(d)fʊlnəs/, mindful /ˈmaɪnd.fl̩/, flexibility /ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/, drift /dɹɪft/, fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/
  • /v/ — ㅂ(/b/)과 구별하기: avoidance /əˈvɔɪdəns/, behavioral /bɪˈheɪvjəɹəl/, observe /əbˈzɜːv/, deactivate /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/, activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
  • /z/ — ㅈ이 아니라 성대를 울리는 /s/: observe /əbˈzɜːv/, arousal /əˈɹaʊzəl/, surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/

이 영상으로 연습하는 방법

  1. 먼저 말하지 않고 영상을 끝까지 듣고 모르는 단어를 적어 둡니다.
  2. 0.75배속으로 한 문장씩 섀도잉을 시작하고, 익숙해지면 보통 속도로 돌아갑니다.
  3. 자신의 목소리를 녹음해 원본과 비교하고, emotion, trauma, react 같은 단어에 특히 주의합니다.

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