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The Magic of not giving a f*ck
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Look at this meme.��Have you ever been in a similar situation?
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Have you heard about Marie Kondo's method (aka KonMari)?
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Marie Kondo's method (aka KonMari):
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It’s a method of decluttering and organizing one's home. You need to keep only those items that 'bring you joy' and throw away everything else.
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Let’s discuss!
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1. What do you think about this method?
2. How can decluttering be connected to personal development?
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Let’s watch the video till 2:36 to check.
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Watch the video (2:36 - 6:08) and decide if the statements are TRUE or FALSE
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1. The speaker was a junior editor at a small publishing house.
2. The speaker achieved at corporate work everything she wanted but it didn't make her happy.
3. The speaker stopped working and moved to a tropical island.
4. To be happy, you need to just declutter your house and keep only the things that bring you joy.
5. The speaker created a method called the not sorry method for mental decluttering.
6. This method may seem like a recipe for becoming rude.
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
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1. The speaker was a junior editor at a small publishing house.�False - she was a senior editor at a major New York publishing house
2. The speaker achieved at corporate work everything she wanted but it didn't make her happy.
3. The speaker stopped working and moved to a tropical island.
4. To be happy, you need to just declutter your house and keep only the things that bring you joy.
5. The speaker created a method called the not sorry method for mental decluttering.
6. This method may seem like a recipe for becoming rude.
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
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1. The speaker was a junior editor at a small publishing house.�False - she was a senior editor at a major New York publishing house
2. The speaker achieved at corporate work everything she wanted but it didn't make her happy.
3. The speaker stopped working and moved to a tropical island.
4. To be happy, you need to just declutter your house and keep only the things that bring you joy.
5. The speaker created a method called the not sorry method for mental decluttering.
6. This method may seem like a recipe for becoming rude.
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
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1. The speaker was a junior editor at a small publishing house.�False - she was a senior editor at a major New York publishing house
2. The speaker achieved at corporate work everything she wanted but it didn't make her happy.
3. The speaker stopped working and moved to a tropical island.�False - she didn't stop working completely, she focused more on working for herself.
4. To be happy, you need to just declutter your house and keep only the things that bring you joy.
5. The speaker created a method called the not sorry method for mental decluttering.
6. This method may seem like a recipe for becoming rude.
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
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ANSWERS:
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1. The speaker was a junior editor at a small publishing house.�False - she was a senior editor at a major New York publishing house
2. The speaker achieved at corporate work everything she wanted but it didn't make her happy.
3. The speaker stopped working and moved to a tropical island.�False - she didn't stop working completely, she focused more on working for herself
4. To be happy, you need to just declutter your house and keep only the things that bring you joy.�False - it's not enough, you also need 'mental decluttering'
5. The speaker created a method called the not sorry method for mental decluttering.
6. This method may seem like a recipe for becoming rude.
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
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ANSWERS:
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1. The speaker was a junior editor at a small publishing house.�False - she was a senior editor at a major New York publishing house
2. The speaker achieved at corporate work everything she wanted but it didn't make her happy.
3. The speaker stopped working and moved to a tropical island.�False - she didn't stop working completely, she focused more on working for herself
4. To be happy, you need to just declutter your house and keep only the things that bring you joy.�False - it's not enough, you also need 'mental decluttering'
5. The speaker created a method called the not sorry method for mental decluttering.
6. This method may seem like a recipe for becoming rude.
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
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ANSWERS:
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1. The speaker was a junior editor at a small publishing house.�False - she was a senior editor at a major New York publishing house
2. The speaker achieved at corporate work everything she wanted but it didn't make her happy.
3. The speaker stopped working and moved to a tropical island.�False - she didn't stop working completely, she focused more on working for herself
4. To be happy, you need to just declutter your house and keep only the things that bring you joy.�False - it's not enough, you also need 'mental decluttering'
5. The speaker created a method called the not sorry method for mental decluttering.
6. This method may seem like a recipe for becoming rude.
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
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1. 'No thanks, can't make it to that dinner party'
You were ________, you were polite, and you don't have to be sorry about that.
2. You start by ________ of everything that's cluttering up your mental barn: all of the impositions on your time, energy, and money; the f*cks you're being asked ________.
�3. Step one: Decide what ________ you.
Step two: Stop giving your f*cks in the form of time, energy and money to those things. Then, ________ them ________ your list with a big black marker.
Watch 06:08 - 12:10 and fill in the gaps:
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4. Most people just don't think that ________ through. They say 'Yes' to things like that right away, then ________ wasting time, energy and money on an annoying, unenjoyable night out.
5. And honestly, if you do bail ________ the last minute, having never intended to go ________ the first place, then you are an asshole.
Watch 06:08 - 12:10 and fill in the gaps:
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1. 'No thanks, can't make it to that dinner party'
You were HONEST, you were polite, and you don't have to be sorry about that.
2. You start by ________ of everything that's cluttering up your mental barn: all of the impositions on your time, energy, and money; the f*cks you're being asked ________.
�3. Step one: Decide what ________ you.
Step two: Stop giving your f*cks in the form of time, energy and money to those things. Then, ________ them ________ your list with a big black marker.
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1. 'No thanks, can't make it to that dinner party'
You were HONEST, you were polite, and you don't have to be sorry about that.
2. You start by MAKING A LIST of everything that's cluttering up your mental barn: all of the impositions on your time, energy, and money; the f*cks you're being asked ________.
�3. Step one: Decide what ________ you.
Step two: Stop giving your f*cks in the form of time, energy and money to those things. Then, ________ them ________ your list with a big black marker.
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1. 'No thanks, can't make it to that dinner party'
You were HONEST, you were polite, and you don't have to be sorry about that.
2. You start by MAKING A LIST of everything that's cluttering up your mental barn: all of the impositions on your time, energy, and money; the f*cks you're being asked TO GIVE.
�3. Step one: Decide what ________ you.
Step two: Stop giving your f*cks in the form of time, energy and money to those things. Then, ________ them ________ your list with a big black marker.
ANSWERS:
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1. 'No thanks, can't make it to that dinner party'
You were HONEST, you were polite, and you don't have to be sorry about that.
2. You start by MAKING A LIST of everything that's cluttering up your mental barn: all of the impositions on your time, energy, and money; the f*cks you're being asked TO GIVE.
�3. Step one: Decide what ANNOYS you.
Step two: Stop giving your f*cks in the form of time, energy and money to those things. Then, ________ them ________ your list with a big black marker.
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1. 'No thanks, can't make it to that dinner party'
You were HONEST, you were polite, and you don't have to be sorry about that.
2. You start by MAKING A LIST of everything that's cluttering up your mental barn: all of the impositions on your time, energy, and money; the f*cks you're being asked TO GIVE.
�3. Step one: Decide what ANNOYS you.
Step two: Stop giving your f*cks in the form of time, energy and money to those things. Then, CROSS them OFF your list with a big black marker.
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4. Most people just don't think that STUFF through. They say 'Yes' to things like that right away, then ________ wasting time, energy and money on an annoying, unenjoyable night out.
5. And honestly, if you do bail ________ the last minute, having never intended to go ________ the first place, then you are an asshole.
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4. Most people just don't think that STUFF through. They say 'Yes' to things like that right away, then WIND UP wasting time, energy and money on an annoying, unenjoyable night out.
5. And honestly, if you do bail ________ the last minute, having never intended to go ________ the first place, then you are an asshole.
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4. Most people just don't think that STUFF through. They say 'Yes' to things like that right away, then WIND UP wasting time, energy and money on an annoying, unenjoyable night out.
5. And honestly, if you do bail AT the last minute, having never intended to go ________ the first place, then you are an asshole.
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4. Most people just don't think that STUFF through. They say 'Yes' to things like that right away, then WIND UP wasting time, energy and money on an annoying, unenjoyable night out.
5. And honestly, if you do bail AT the last minute, having never intended to go IN the first place, then you are an asshole.
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Extra task ‘Your F*uck-berg’
�Think about what sucks your time, energy, and money the most and make a list by categories
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WORK
HOME
REST
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Extra task ‘Your F*uck-berg’
�Think about what sucks your time, energy, and money the most and make a list by categories
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HOME
REST
'NotSorry Method':�
1) Decide what you don't give a f*ck about
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Extra task ‘Your F*uck-berg’
�Think about what sucks your time, energy, and money the most and make a list by categories
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WORK
HOME
REST
'NotSorry Method':�
1) Decide what you don't give a f*ck about
2) Don't give a f*ck about those things
1. Do you think decluttering your physical space can lead to a happier life?
2. How do you prioritize where to focus your time, energy, and money in your life?
3. What are some things that you currently give your time, energy, and money to that you could stop caring about?
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Let’s speak!
Discuss the questions below:
4. Why do you think it's hard for a lot of people to say 'no' to the stuff they don't like?
5. How do you feel about the concept of mental decluttering and learning to say no without feeling guilty?
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Let’s speak!
Discuss the questions below:
I don't care what it is in life: listen to your heart. If you do, no matter what, you win!
�- Paul Walker
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Extra ideas:
1. Here you'll find an article titled '9 Lessons Learned from the book Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck’ by Mark Manson. Scroll down to locate the infographic. You can assign the article and/or infographic as homework or discuss them in class.�
2. For role-play scenarios, generate situations inspired by the video, such as declining social invitations, setting boundaries with friends or family, or practicing self-care. Pair or group students and have them act out these scenarios.�
3. For additional vocabulary practice, encourage students to rewatch the video at home and create a list of 8-10 new words they encounter.��4. Additionally, you can assign the video 'The Simple Trick to Stop Caring What People Think' (from the author of the book) for extra listening practice. Instruct students to watch the video and write down 3 insights they gained from it. Alternatively, they can focus on vocabulary by creating a list of 8-10 new words encountered in the video.
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