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Today, we're going to dive into an inspiring TED Talk by Matt Cutts, titled Try Something New for 30 Days. It's the perfect video to kickstart the new year and give you that little push to start a new habit or break an old one. If you’ve been feeling stuck or unmotivated, this could be just the inspiration you need to make a change in your life – like improving your English!
Vocabulary and Key Takeaways
Stuck in a rut Matt begins by explaining how he was stuck in a rut—feeling bored and unmotivated. If you've ever felt like this, it's a sign that maybe it's time to try something new. Being "stuck in a rut" means you’re in a repetitive, unchanging situation. If you’re stuck, it’s hard to move forward and get excited about life. You might feel trapped, which can lead to frustration. On the flip side, when you’re excited, you’re motivated to try new things.
Memorable of the things Matt noticed during his 30-day challenges was that time became more memorable. Doing something new every day made his experiences unforgettable. Memorable means something worth remembering, something that sticks with you. For example, you might remember your last birthday or a trip with friends because it was a memorable moment.
Dwelling Another interesting point Matt brought up was how he went from being a "desk dwelling computer nerd" to a guy who bikes to work. The term dwelling refers to thinking or worrying about something over and over again. For instance, if you make a mistake at work and keep thinking about it instead of moving on, you’re dwelling on it. Let go of those worries, and focus on making positive changes in your life!
Sleep Deprived Matt shares how during a writing challenge, he was "sleep deprived" because he stayed up to write his daily word count. To be sleep deprived means you didn’t get enough sleep, which can make you feel sluggish or tired the next day. You can also be deprived of food, time, or other necessities.
Sustainable One of the key things Matt learned was that small, sustainable changes work better than big, overwhelming ones. Sustainable means something that you can do over a long period of time without it being too difficult or harmful. A good example would be walking every day instead of attempting to go to the gym seven days a week, which might not be sustainable.
Try Your Own 30-Day Challenge! So, what are you waiting for? The next 30 days are going to pass no matter what. Why not start today and try something new? It could be as simple as learning a new language, exercising more, or making a small lifestyle change. Remember, these small, sustainable changes will have a lasting impact on your life.
What’s something you’ve always wanted to try? Share your thoughts in the comments or set your own 30-day challenge!
Conclusion Thanks for watching the video with me! I hope it gave you the motivation to try something new this month. Don't forget to download your vocabulary tracker to keep up with all the new words you learned today.
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