stress

Lesson plans

a woman in a sensory deprivation tank doing floatation therapy

Speaking: brainstorming vocabulary related to the senses, conversation questions
Video: How sensory deprivation and floating impacts the brain
Vocabulary: verbs related to the different senses (stare, gaze, eavesdrop, overhear, nibble, devour)

6:15

a photo of a woman in a field conveying feelings of calmness and relaxation

Vocabulary: collocations with the verbs alleviate, boost, soak in, brighten up, and soothe
Vocabulary: nature sounds
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming

3:00

a person drawing a mandala symbol

Vocabulary: art supplies
Video: the mental health benefits of art
Idioms: colors (tickled pink, see red, in a dark place)

1:35

Present moment mindful meditation

Vocabulary: ways to relax (cuddle, pamper yourself, take a stroll)
Synonyms: relax (unwind, chill out, recharge your batteries)
Video: Hack your brain’s default mode with meditation

3:43

A man concentrates in front of a computer

Vocabulary: distractions (clutter, gossip, multitasking, micromanagement)
Video: How to smash distractions
Collocations: attention (undivided attention, scant attention, unwelcome attention)

4:27

Idiom and phrasal verb boosters