Depression Depression (noun) /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/ a mental condition or psychiatric disorder of being sad, dejected and hopeless – melancholy – despair – economic slump – recession: She’s suffering from chronic depression. Depression is a complex mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. …
Downbeat Downbeat /ˈdaʊn.biːt/ (adj) hopeless, pessimistic and gloomy – desperate – depressing and negative, somber Downbeat in context Life has so many downbeat and upbeat moments which are ephemeral. After hearing the unexpected news of the company’s major restructuring, the office atmosphere turned distinctly downbeat. The once lively chatter around the water cooler was replaced …
Morose Morose /məˈrəʊs/ (adj) gloomy and bad-tempered, unhappy and depressed, downbeat, down in the dumps, miserable, pessimistic, dejected, doleful: Jack seems very morose and gloomy ever since he lost his wife in a car accident. After hearing the news of his friend’s departure, John became morose, his usual cheerful demeanor replaced by a deep sadness. …
Free English Webinar on Positive Thinking Free English Webinar on Positive Thinking Shifting mental focus Our perception of the world is defined by our mind’s interpretation of the events. Every single event has ups and downs. Therefore we can train our mind to focus on the bright side and avoid sticking to the negative side. …
Intelligence IELTS Listening Reading Practice Intelligence IELTS Listening Reading Practice Lecturer, author or publisher: Bright Side Intelligence IELTS Reading Practice Watch this video on YouTube 10 reasons why it’s hard for a smart person to be happy Number 1: They tend to over-analyze things. Do you often find yourself thinking deeply about the details of your past? Well, …
Sleep IELTS Listening Reading Practice Sleep IELTS Listening Reading Practice IELTS Reading Practice Source: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/sleep-paralysis#1: Video of Sleep Paralysis Watch this video on YouTube What is sleep paralysis? Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may …
Physical Health IELTS Listening and Reading Practice Physical Health IELTS Listening and Reading Practice Selected Text (below 500 words) Source: https://www.medicaldaily.com/ Benefits of Cold Shower Improves Immunity and Circulation Cold water can improve circulation by encouraging blood to surround our organs, which can then help combat some problems of the skin and heart. As cold water hits the …
High Stress IELTS Listening and Reading Practice High Stress IELTS Listening and Reading Practice Lecturer, author or publisher: Sharon Horesh Bergquist on TED-Ed Selected Text (below 500 words) Source: American Psychological Association Stress is often described as a feeling of being overwhelmed, worried or run-down. Stress can affect people of all ages, genders and circumstances and can …
Isolation | IELTS Listening Practice Isolation | IELTS Listening Practice About this activity This activity is labeled round table by Dr. Hariri, the creator and administrator of LELB Society. This activity is on the premise of Flipped Learning, according to which the students watch a video before the class, carry out research into the selected theme, and prepare themselves for an informed discussion in the class. This activity is …
English Negotiation | Future Years English Negotiation | Future Years Topic for Negotiation: 100 years from now will be a better time to live. Watch this video on YouTube Mohammad agrees. Dr. Hariri disagrees. About Negotiation of Meaning: Negotiation of meaning is a useful and practical activity based on skill integration to practice the 4 …