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.