Listening Task: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

You will hear Dean Furness talking about comparing oneself with others. For questions 1-9, complete the notes on the talk with a word or short phrase (no more than two words) from the talk. You will hear it twice. Listen from 0:15 until 5:15.

Extra discussion questions:

• In what ways can comparing oneself with others be a positive thing? Explain your answer.

• In your experience, do young people tend to compare themselves more with people they know in real life or with celebrities they have never met? Explain your opinion.

• Is it healthier to compete against ourselves or against others? Explain your opinion.