Are most people working in survival mode?

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

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Oct. 23 Thu , 09:00 USA

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Description

In this lesson, you’ll talk about the emotional and physical effects of being “in survival mode.” You’ll learn useful vocabulary to describe stress, burnout, and coping mechanisms, and reflect on how modern work environments can push people beyond their limits.

Session Activities

Question 1: What do you think the phrase “working in survival mode” means?

Question 2: Have you ever felt like you were just trying to “get through the day”?

Question 3: Why do you think so many people feel exhausted by their jobs nowadays?

Question 1: What causes people to work in survival mode?

Question 2: How can companies help employees avoid burnout?

Question 3: Do you think people glorify being busy? Why or why not?

Question 4: What’s the difference between being productive and being overworked?

Question 5: How can you recognize when you are in survival mode?

Question 6: What small changes could help someone feel more balanced or calm?

Question 7: Do you think society pushes people too hard to succeed? Explain.

survival mode

a mental state focused only on getting through immediate stress, not long-term goals

burnout

emotional and physical exhaustion from overwork

overwhelmed

feeling unable to cope with too many demands

emotional exhaustion

feeling drained and emotionally tired

coping mechanism

a way of dealing with stress