Shadowing Practice: Micro habits That Make You Feel “Off” - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hey Psych2Goers, thanks so much for your ongoing support.
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Let's dive into today's topic.
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Ever have one of those weeks where nothing's technically wrong but something still feels off?
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You can't quite put your finger on it but your energy's low,
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your motivation's gone, and everything feels kind of meh.
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We like to think it's the big life changes that shape how we feel.
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A breakup, a new job,
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a major loss, but more often than not,
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it's the little things we do every day
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that quietly build our mental health and they can just as easily drain it too.
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Here are eight micro habits that might be secretly making you feel worse
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and what you can do to feel a little more like yourself again.
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Skipping emotional check-ins.
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When was the last time you actually asked yourself,
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how am I really feeling right now?
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Not just fine or okay but deeper than that.
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When we ignore our emotions, they don't go away.
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They just get buried deeper.
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Unchecked, those feelings can quietly intensify and lead to burnout or anxiety.
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Even if no one is around to talk to,
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you can still journal daily to reconnect with yourself.
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Apps like Dalio, Reflectly, or Notion are great tools to build emotional awareness.
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And if you can, try a weekly check-in with someone you trust.
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Being emotionally accountable can strengthen both both your mental health and your relationships.
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Doomscrolling first thing in the morning.
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Let's be real, most of us reach for our phones first thing in the morning,
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even though we know we shouldn't.
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Reading depressing news
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or seeing how marvelous everyone's lives look on social media can
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flood your brain with stress before you've even gotten out of bed.
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Try swapping the morning scroll for a calm start.
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Music, a stretch, or even silence.
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We've even made a video on this and a whole series on doom scrolling is coming this September.
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So if you struggle with this we've got you covered.
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Up next is saying I'm fine when you're not.
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We get it opening up can feel awkward but constantly pretending you're okay that takes a toll
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Studies have shown that repressing emotions raises your heart rate and can lead to depressive symptoms later on
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Suppressing how you feel might help you avoid awkwardness,
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but it can increase stress and isolation
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You don't have to tell everyone everything but being real even just with yourself is a form of healing Mindless eating.
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Similar to doom scrolling, mindless eating pulls you out of the present.
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And if we don't stop to enjoy the food we eat,
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what else in life are we rushing through?
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There's a Japanese term called Ichigo Ichi,
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which means one time, one meeting.
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It reminds us to savor the present moment,
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including each bite we take.
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Studies show that enjoying food mindfully is actually linked to better mental health.
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Saying yes when you really want to say no. People-pleasing might seem polite,
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but it often costs your peace of mind.
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You end up drained, guilty,
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and disconnected from your real needs.
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Boundaries aren't just walls, they're britches to a more honest and balanced version of you.
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So don't be afraid to set boundaries with others.
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It's not selfish.
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It's an act of emotional self-respect,
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letting small tasks pile up.
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Those small tasks you keep putting off?
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Your brain keeps track of them, even when you don't.
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Unfinished tasks sit in the back of your mind and become mental clutter,
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subconsciously causing you stress.
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This is called the Zakarnik effect,
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and it quietly drains your focus.
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Try the two-minute rule.
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If it takes less than two minutes, do it now.
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Tiny wins equal lighter mind.
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Comparing yourself online.
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Even if we know not to believe everything we see on social media,
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and that it's all curated,
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it still gets to us.
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And comparison can hit hard.
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Spending too much time online can trick you into thinking everyone else is thriving while you're falling behind.
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That their lives are more exciting,
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more successful, more put together than yours.
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It's a fast track to envy, insecurity, and low self-worth.
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So a few tips.
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Take breaks to detox from social media from time to time.
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And curate your feed.
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Follow people who inspire you, not pressure you.
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Make your online world a place that feels safe, uplifting, and real.
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And finally, forcing yourself to always be positive.
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Gratitude is powerful, but when it's forced, it becomes toxic.
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You're allowed to be sad,
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to be frustrated, to not be okay.
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You can be grateful and hurting.
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These things can coexist and often do.
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Real healing doesn't come from pretending.
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It comes from being honest with yourself.
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So if any of these habits hit close to home, you're not alone.
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There are so many other habits that can quietly wear us down without us even noticing.
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This list could go on and on and on.
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But the point isn't to overwhelm you,
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it's to help you start paying attention.
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Even something like excessive masturbation,
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while totally normal in moderation,
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can lead to feeling drained or emotionally flat over time,
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especially if it's used as a way to avoid emotions or cope with stress.
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And then there's exercising, not processing your feelings, skipping sleep.
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It all adds up.
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And when those little things pile on,
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day after day, it can feel like your mental health is slipping away without a clear reason.
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But the good news is,
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if small habits can push us down,
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then small habits can also help lift us back up.
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Therapy can help untangle those patterns and give you tools to move forward.
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We've partnered with BetterHelp, an online platform where you can match with licensed therapists.
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Using our link helps support the channel and supports your own growth too.
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Thanks for watching.
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Let us know in the comments what topics you'd like us to cover next.
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At Psych2Go, we don't just raise awareness about mental health.
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We're here to build a safe space where everyone from all walks of life can feel heard.
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Let's keep growing.
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Not alone, but together.
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And if you're curious about how habits like masturbation can affect mental health,
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we've made a full video on it.
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Check out what happens when you masturbate too much.
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It's linked in the description below.
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Stay curious and keep growing, Psych2Goers.
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Bu dersin kelimeleri ve konuşma notları

Bu B2 seviyesindeki konuşma dersi “Micro habits That Make You Feel “Off”” videosuna dayanıyor. En çok tekrarlanan kelimeler: mental, habits, quietly, stress, feeling. Bu videoda gölgeleme çalışması için 118 cümle ve 1072 kelime var. Konuşma bölümü 6:02 sürüyor. Konuşmacı dakikada yaklaşık 177 kelimeyle, günlük konuşmaya yakın doğal bir hızda konuşuyor. Kelimelerin %83’i İngilizcede en sık kullanılan 3.000 kelime arasında; geri kalanına başlamadan önce bakmakta fayda var.

Bu videodaki önemli kelimeler

Videodaki en ileri düzey 15 kelime, telaffuzu ve anlamıyla:

KelimeTelaffuzAnlam
distress isim/dɪˈstɹɛs/bun, kaygı
drain isim/dɹiːn/gider, yağmur gideri
scroll isim/skɹoʊl/tomar
emotion isim/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/duygu, his
heal fiil/ˈhiːl/iyileştirmek
pile isim/paɪl/pil, yığmak
clutter isim/ˈklʌtɚ/dağınıklık, kargaşalık
excite fiil/ɪkˈsaɪt/heyecanlandırmak
intensify fiil/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/yoğunlaşmak, yoğunlaştırmak
moderation isim/ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/itidal
marvelous sıfat/ˈmɑɹvələs/harika, olağanüstü
symptom isim/ˈsɪm(p)təm/semptom, belgi
breakup isim/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/ayrılık
suppress fiil/səˈpɹɛs/bastırmak, durdurmak
thrive fiil/θɹajv/gelişmek, inkişaf etmek

Duyacağınız deyimsel fiiller

KelimeAnlam
add up fiilbirikmek
check out fiilgözden geçirmek
put together fiilbirleştirmek, bir araya getirmek

Tekrar etmeye değer cümleler

Videodan, günlük konuşmada yeniden kullanabileceğiniz kısa ve tam cümleler:

  • Let's dive into today's topic.
  • When we ignore our emotions, they don't go away.
  • Up next is saying I'm fine when you're not.
  • Those small tasks you keep putting off?

Bu videodaki dil bilgisi

Konuşmacının en çok kullandığı yapılar, videodaki sözcüklerin aynısıyla:

YapıVideoda
Present perfect have/has + fiilin üçüncü hâli — geçmişte olan ama şimdi de önemli olan bir eylemyou've even gotten · We've even made · have shown
Edilgen yapı be + fiilin üçüncü hâli — kimin yaptığı değil, ne olduğu önemliis actually linked · is called · be frustrated

Dikkat edilecek telaffuzlar

Konuşmacı don't, you're, we've gibi kısaltılmış biçimleri 26 kez kullanıyor. Bunları duyduğunuz gibi kısa söyleyin.

  • “th” sesleri: thrive /θɹajv/, therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/, strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/
  • “sh” ve “zh” sesleri: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/, moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/, unfinished /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/, isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
  • Uzun kelimeler — vurguyu doğru yere koyun: emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/, intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/, moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/, isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/, technically /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/

Türkçe konuşanların zorlandığı sesler:

  • /w/ — dudaklar yuvarlak, /v/ değil: quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/, overwhelm /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlm/, microwave /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/, swap /ˈswɑp/
  • Kelime başındaki ünsüz kümesi — araya ünlü eklemeyin: drain /dɹiːn/, quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/, scroll /skɹoʊl/, curate /ˈkjʊɹɪt/, britches /ˈbɹɪt͡ʃɪz/
  • /æ/ — “e”den daha açık: untangle /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/

Bu videoyla nasıl çalışılır

  1. Videonun tamamını konuşmadan bir kez dinleyin ve bilmediğiniz kelimeleri not edin.
  2. 0,75× hızla başlayın, cümle cümle tekrar edin ve kolaylaşınca normal hıza dönün.
  3. Kendinizi kaydedin ve orijinaliyle karşılaştırın; distress, drain, scroll gibi kelimelere özellikle dikkat edin.

Gölgeleme Tekniği Nedir?

Gölgeleme, başlangıçta profesyonel tercüman eğitimi için geliştirilen ve çok dilli Dr. Alexander Arguelles tarafından popüler hale getirilen, bilim destekli bir dil öğrenme tekniğidir. Yöntem basit ama güçlüdür: ana dili İngilizce olan bir sesi dinler ve hemen yüksek sesle tekrar edersiniz — konuşmacıyı 1-2 saniye gecikmeyle takip eden bir gölge gibi. Pasif dinleme veya dilbilgisi alıştırmalarının aksine, gölgeleme beyninizi ve ağız kaslarınızı gerçek konuşma kalıplarını eşzamanlı olarak işlemeye ve yeniden üretmeye zorlar. Araştırmalar, telaffuz doğruluğu, tonlama, ritim, bağlı konuşma, dinleme anlama ve konuşma akıcılığını önemli ölçüde geliştirdiğini göstermektedir — bu da onu IELTS Konuşma hazırlığı ve gerçek dünya İngilizce iletişimi için en etkili yöntemlerden biri yapar.

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