Can You Be Too Productive?

Conversation - A1-A2 | Beginner Level

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Jan. 09 Fri , 13:00 USA

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Description

In this beginner level lesson, the students will discuss what it means to be productive and overproductive in daily life. They will talk about rest, hobbies, comparison with others, and feelings of guilt when not doing “enough.” By the end of the lesson, students will be able to reflect on their own productivity habits and decide whether they are doing too much, too little, or just enough.

Session Activities

Question 1: Do you feel busy today?

Question 2: When did you last sleep in? How did you feel?

Question 3: Do you ever feel guilty when you rest or do nothing?

Question 1: Do you think people respect rest in your culture?

Question 2: Have you ever compared your productivity to people around you (friends, coworkers, family)?

Question 3: What hobbies do you have? Do you truly enjoy them, or do they feel like “tasks”?

Question 4: When was the last time you did something just for pleasure, not for productivity?

Question 5: Do you think some hobbies are chosen to look productive (like exercising or learning skills)?

Question 6: What are the negative effects of being overproductive?

Question 7: How do you measure your productivity: by time, results, money, or effort?

Question 8: How can you be less overproductive in the future?

Question 9: Do you think you are overproductive, not productive enough, or just the right amount?

Burnout

feeling very tired and stressed for a long time

Guilt

a bad feeling when you think you did something wrong

Wear yourself out

to make yourself too tired

Burn the candle at both ends

work too much without rest

All work and no play

life without fun or relaxation

Performative

done to impress others, not genuine