Shadowing Practice: How To Practice Self Love - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey Psych2Goers, welcome back to another video.
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Do you know what self -love is?
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It's more than changing your hair, getting a new wardrobe, or attempting to redefine yourself.
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Self -love is gaining an appreciation for yourself through the physical, emotional, and spiritual support you provide yourself with.
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It's not a fixed state, but can grow over time through actions that lead to maturity.
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Establishing self -love can be a long journey, but it's a vital step to improving your mental health and overall happiness.
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So here are a few tips that may help you along the way.
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Number one, forgive yourself.
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Are you incredibly tough on yourself?
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Sometimes when you're struggling for perfection, you end up overlooking the fact that you're only human.
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Although you may tell yourself that you're just holding yourself accountable, too much self -deprecation can be harmful to your mental health.
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Instead, learning to forgive yourself for the mistakes you make
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and treating them as opportunities to grow is a step towards practicing self -love.
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Number two, be mindful.
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Are the goals you set for yourself really what you want or are they pushed onto you by society?
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Being introspective or mindful can give you a sense of clarity into who you are, how you think, and what you want.
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It arms you with self -knowledge that you can use to move forward.
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Some ways to practice mindfulness include keeping a journal, meditating, or just taking some time to self -reflect.
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Number three, act on what you need.
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Do you know what gives you energy?
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What makes you happy?
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Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed with needing to spend so much time with your friends or colleagues, but feel bad for wanting to step away.
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Choosing to go anyways may end up draining your energy and leaving you exhausted.
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That's why it's so important to identify the things that make you feel better versus the things that make you feel worse.
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Knowing what you need and acting on those needs is a form of self -love,
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and it can go a long way for your mental and emotional well -being.
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Which brings us to number four, set boundaries.
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Are there certain behaviors that you're not willing to put up with?
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The purpose of setting boundaries is not to kick people out of your life,
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but rather to help you identify what is acceptable or welcomed in your life and what's not.
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Healthy boundaries help you filter out things that drain your energy, harm you emotionally, physically, or spiritually.
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A way to set boundaries is by starting with Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
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Figure out what you need to feel loved or accepted, and then work from there.
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Number five, protect yourself.
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What type of people do you surround yourself with?
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Another way to practice self -love is to protect yourself.
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This may mean bringing people into your life who will be supportive and who contribute to your emotional,
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mental, and spiritual health instead of tearing it apart.
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Getting rid of fake friends or anyone who takes pleasure in your misery is important for your self -esteem and self -confidence.
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Number six, live intentionally.
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What makes your eyes light up?
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What inspires you?
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Sometimes it's easy to just follow a routine in your
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day -to -day life to the point where you stop giving it much thought.
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But it's important to live life with intention and to make choices that help you move towards your goals.
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For example, if you intend to live a peaceful and healthy life, you need to make choices that support that goal.
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That may include learning how to meditate or starting to change your diet for the better.
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Number seven, show up for yourself.
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Do you scold yourself when you don't finish everything you set out to do?
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There will be times where you don't accomplish everything you plan to do,
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but acknowledging the effort you've given and the amount you have done is important.
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It's easy to focus on only your faults, but showing yourself kindness and compassion, even in how you talk to yourself,
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can help overwrite some of the negative mental patterns you may have and help you feel loved and supported.
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And number eight, practice self -care.
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Do you tend to ignore your needs sometimes?
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Taking care of your basic needs is an act of love.
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Even taking a few minutes out of your day to check in
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and provide yourself with what you need can help you feel a lot better.
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Whether it's soaking in a hot bath, eating something healthy, or even working out,
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practicing self -care can go a long way for your mental health and your happiness.
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Have you practiced any of these types of self -love?
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Let us know in the comments below.
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The references and studies used in this video are added in the description below.
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Thanks for watching, and we'll see you in the next one.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “How To Practice Self Love”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: self, mental, boundaries, emotional, healthy. This video has 66 sentences and 865 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:46. The speaker talks fast, about 181 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 12 of its 66 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| boundary noun | /ˈbaʊndɹi/ | The dividing line or location between two areas. |
| happiness noun | /ˈhæpinɪs/ | The emotion of being happy; joy; elation. |
| spiritual adjective | /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ | Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| drain noun | /dɹiːn/ | A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK) |
| ignore verb | /ɪɡˈnɔː/ | To deliberately not listen or pay attention to. |
| harm noun | /hɑːm/ | Physical injury; hurt; damage. |
| establish verb | /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ | To make stable or firm; to confirm. |
| bath noun | /bɑːθ/ | A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| reflect verb | /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ | To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface. |
| incredibly adverb | /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ | In an incredible manner; not to be believed. |
| vital adjective | /ˈvaɪtəl/ | Relating to or characteristic of life. |
| routine noun | /ɹuˈtin/ | A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. |
| tear verb | /tɛɹ/ | To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| end up verb | To bring to a conclusion. | |
| figure out verb | To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. | |
| light up verb | To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. | |
| move forward verb | To cause to make progress. | |
| put up with verb | To endure, tolerate, suffer through, or allow, especially something annoying. | |
| work out verb | /ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/ | To calculate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you know what self -love is?
- Are you incredibly tough on yourself?
- Do you know what gives you energy?
- Are there certain behaviors that you're not willing to put up with?
- What type of people do you surround yourself with?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've given · Have you practiced |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | anyone who takes · those who may |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may help · may tell · may end |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is gaining · you're struggling · you're just holding |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, don't, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/, intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/, appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
- Long words — get the stress right: incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, acceptable /əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/, appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like boundary, happiness, spiritual.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.