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Being Perceived Is Exhausting

B1-B2 Listening - Speaking - Vocabulary - Critical thinking
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Lesson overview

The main objectives of this lesson are to:

  • explain the video's account of self-focused attention, imagined evaluation and the safety-behavior loop;
  • use self-conscious, self-focused attention, verdict, harsh guess, safety behavior and perfect impression accurately;
  • distinguish experimental support from universal claims and unsupported guarantees;
  • apply Notice - Connect - Experiment to a fictional, low-risk case using cautious language;

A practical exploration of self-monitoring, imagined judgment and the small connection-focused experiments that can loosen the cycle.

A 60-minute evidence-aware lesson on self-focused attention, safety behaviors and shifting from perfect performance toward connection.

🎓B1-B2 60 min Standard lesson 1 worksheet download