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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Hi there.
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I hope you're doing well today.
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Let's talk about something many people feel but don't always talk about.
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It's about comparing ourselves to others.
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Have you ever looked at someone and thought, they are better than me?
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Maybe they have nicer clothes, a bigger house, or more friends.
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Maybe they speak English better than you.
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When we think like this, We feel sad.
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We feel small.
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But today, I want to help you stop doing that.
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You're good enough.
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And I will tell you how you can feel better.
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First, remember something very important.
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We are all different.
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No two people are the same.
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You are different from your best friend.
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You are different from your favorite actor or singer.
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And that is okay.
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Everyone has their own story.
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Everyone has their own time to grow.
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Some people learn fast.
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Some people take more time.
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It does not mean one is better than the other.
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Let me give you an example.
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Imagine two flowers in a garden.
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One flower is a rose.
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The other is a sunflower.
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They look different.
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They grow at different times.
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But both are beautiful.
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Just like people.
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You don't have to be the same as someone else to be great.
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Now, let's talk about social media.
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This is a big reason why people compare.
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We go on Instagram or Facebook and we see happy pictures.
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People smiling, traveling.
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Eating great food.
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We think their life is perfect.
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But remember, people only show the best parts of their life online.
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They don't show the hard days.
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They don't post when they are crying or feeling lost.
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So don't believe everything you see.
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Another way to stop comparing is to be thankful.
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Take a moment each day to say thank you for what you have.
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It can be small things like, "I'm happy I have clean water." Or, I'm glad I have a friend to talk to.
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Being thankful makes your heart feel light.
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It helps you see your own life in a better way.
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Also, compare yourself only to your past self, not to others.
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Ask yourself, "What did I learn this year?" Maybe now you can cook better.
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Maybe you are kinder to people.
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Maybe you speak more English than before.
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That is progress.
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That is your journey.
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Be proud of it.
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Let's not forget the power of kind words.
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We say nice things to our friends, right?
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So let's say nice things to ourselves, too.
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Try saying, I am trying my best.
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or "I am enough." These words are small but strong.
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They help us feel better every day.
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And if you find yourself comparing too much, take a break.
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Step away from your phone.
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Go for a walk.
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Listen to music.
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Talk to someone you love.
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Do something that makes you feel happy and relaxed.
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You deserve peace.
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So, my friend, Remember this.
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You are not behind.
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You are not less.
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You are walking your own path.
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And you're doing just fine.
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Stop looking at others so much.
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Start looking at yourself.
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You're growing.
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You're learning.
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You are doing your best.
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And that is enough.
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Thank you for listening.
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I hope you smile today.
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You are special, and the world needs someone just like you.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau A1 is gebaseerd op de video “How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others”. Deze video bevat 81 zinnen en 551 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 4:23. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 126 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 93% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
14 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| compare werkwoord | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | vergelijken |
| flower zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | bloem |
| thankful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈθæŋkfəl/ | dankbaar |
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| cloth zelfstandig naamwoord | /klɒθ/ | doek, kleed |
| sunflower zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.əɹ/ | zonnebloem |
| smile werkwoord | /ˈsmaɪl/ | glimlachen, smuilen |
| actor zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈæk.tɚ/ | doener |
| cook werkwoord | /kʊk/ | koken |
| journey zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ | trip, trektocht |
| cry werkwoord | /kɹaɪ/ | huilen |
| deserve werkwoord | /dɪˈzɝv/ | verdienen |
| favourite bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ | favoriet, lievelings- |
| singer zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈsɪŋ.ɚ/ | zanger, zangeres |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | Stop Comparing · stop doing · Stop looking |
| Vergrotende trap -er than / more … than — twee dingen vergelijken | better than · more English than |
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | your best · the best · my best |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurt | you're doing · are crying · am trying |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 12 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, you're, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/, cloth /klɒθ/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: ourselves /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/, deserve /dɪˈzɝv/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, actor /ˈæk.tɚ/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als compare, flower, thankful.
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