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Why Positive Thinking is Bad for You
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nao posted on 2022/01/20Ever feel like positive thinking isn't cutting it? This video dives into why, exploring concepts like defensive pessimism and mental contrasting, and even gives a reality check on popular self-help trends! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while getting a fresh perspective on goal setting.
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stuff
US /stʌf/
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UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
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US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
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UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
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US /ˈɛfət/
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UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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