节目资讯
刊物:空中英语教室
日期:2012-01-24
难易度:High
关键字:dwell, grounded, trigger, at play, rumination, set off
Hello, friends.
Welcome back.
Today we are talking about the worry trap at work.
Now we know that worry is when we spend time thinking about problems or things
that could be problems.
We're... right now we're specifically talking about problems in the past.
Sometimes we dwell on them.
We ruminate about them, thinking: Oh, if only I had done something differently.
Well, the truth is you cannot change what has happened.
You have to deal with what is coming and what is right now.
So hopefully, we can learn some more tips on getting through that worry trap,
not letting us get stuck.
So join us on line 4.
Avoid the Worry Trap at Work.
You've already recognized that this isn't helpful, which is the first step to
changing your pattern.
Because this is a work-focused issue, it suggests that it's situational.
Take some time to identify the triggers.
Are there certain types of meetings or projects, or prospective interactions
with certain individuals that set off your thinking?
Also notice situations at work that don't lead to this ruminating, and put it
all together to understand the patterns that may be at play.
So "if only I could change something" is not really an option.
Exactly. You've already recognized that this isn't helpful, which is the first
step to changing your pattern.
The fact that you take the time to ask the question from the beginning of today
is important.
You recognize that there is a problem, and you see that you can't change the
past.
So we're looking for tips to help us get through that.
Exactly. Now because this is a work-focused issue, it suggests that it's
situational.
Now what exactly would that mean if it's only work-focused and situational?
Well, if it's work-focused, that means we're talking about things at work, not
things at home or things with family or friends.
We're talking about things at work only.
It's work-focused.
But these could be work situations.
Exactly. If something is situational, that means that it only happens in a
certain place or under a certain condition.
So in that case, this place is work.
That's right. And the conditions are then work as well.
Our author says: Take some time to identify the triggers.
Right. A "trigger" is something that starts something else to happen.
So if you identify triggers of work... at work, those triggers would start you
to become worried.
Well, the most common trigger we would talk about is the trigger on maybe a gun.
Now this could be a water gun or a paintball gun.
Really, any kind of gun has a trigger.
And that is the small part that we pull with our finger to shoot whenever we are
shooting out of the gun.
Now Ryan, have you ever used a trigger?
Yes, I have.
Um, I went hunting with my uncle once before.
And so I've pulled the trigger on a gun.
OK. Well, triggers aren't only for guns.
Here we see that this is a trigger for a situation.
Exactly.
And so you want to find out what are some things that could cause you to become
worried.
Are there certain types of meetings or projects, or prospective interactions
with certain individuals that set off your thinking?
Now I can answer this question; and the answer is yes.
There are definitely certain things that I can think of that cause me to worry,
to be stressed about something coming down the line in the future.
Right, especially a lot of the things that are listed here.
Most people don't like meetings, and they don't enjoy meeting prospective people
depending on what it is in the job.
And that could definitely set off your thinking to become worried.
That's right.
Or if you have a project that maybe you're not quite finished on, you don't know
how to continue.
You don't really like the direction it's headed.
And it makes you worry.
Things like that can get you caught in this worry trap.
So you need to be aware of these things.
Right. Now to "set off" means that it causes something to happen much in the
same way that a trigger would.
But I think the difference here, Kaylah, is that you can set off something good;
or as usually, if you "trigger" something, it's usually bad.
That's right.
Now once again, thinking of "set off" outside of just a situation - you might
set off a firework.
You set it off into the sky, and it creates beautiful displays.
So setting something off, as Ryan said, could be either good or bad.
OK. Now the next tip here is you should also notice situations at work that
don't lead to this ruminating,
and putting it all together to understand the patterns that may be at play.
So be aware.
Be aware in your life of situations of what is going on that can cause you to
get into this worry pattern.
Right. And also find out what causes you to not be worried.
Find the good things at work, the things you enjoy.
And use that knowledge of what causes you to be worried and what does not cause
you to be worried to help understand those patterns that could be at play.
That's right. Now we've talked about things that can set off negative reactions
that set off your thinking in a negative way.
Be aware of what can help you positively because these things that play in our
life are good.
Right. Now these patterns that are "at play," for example, is referring to
things that are happening or could also be causing things to happen as well.
That's right. Well, let's see what is at play going on in today's skit.
(Music).
Oh. I'm a worrier.
I dwell on what might happen.
What might happen?
Yes! What if I'm in a meeting and I spill my coffee?
What if I forget my speech?
Or... what if I...
Hey! Hey... Stop worrying.
It's not productive.
Last time I was in a meeting, I did spill my coffee all over the boss.
It was so embarrassing.
I keep thinking about that terrible moment.
I can't make it go away.
OK, OK. Hey, remain grounded in the present.
I can't!
I'm caught in a rumination cycle.
I keep thinking of the unknown.
I keep dwelling on the "if only" possibilities.
And it isn't helpful.
I know! But how can I avoid falling into this... this worry trap?
Well, the first step in overcoming this pattern is to recognize that worrying is
not helpful.
Well, I know that already.
Worrying doesn't help.
Next, remember that worrying is situational.
Identify the triggers.
Triggers? What?
Yes, yes. What sets off your thinking?
What situations lead to worrying?
Well, oh, that's easy.
Um, meetings, projects, people, work!
All right.
And what situations don't lead to worrying?
Oh. All situations lead to worrying.
Oh. This is bad.
How bad? Should I worry?
(Music).
Hi, everyone. I'm Michelle.
(Chinese).
And time really flies.
Make sure you come back tomorrow for more Language Tips.
Bye-bye.
Stress is a normal and unavoidable part of living.
And actually, some stress is good.
It can help you run away from danger or finish an important project at work.
But, if stress happens too often or for too long, it has the ability to harm
your body, your mind and your emotions.
That's why it's important to know how to deal with it.
Friends, if this high-level lesson is stressing you out, relax.
Simply take a moment and review today's vocabulary words.
After that, preview tomorrow's lesson.
This will help you reach what is called a "desirable outcome," something we'll
talk more about tomorrow.
Until then, everyone, I hope you have a greatday. Bye-bye.