Working Too Much and Feeling Sad
工作過量與內心的憂傷
Introduction
Some people work very hard. They look happy and successful. But inside, they feel very sad and stressed.
有些人工作非常努力。他們看起來快樂且成功,但在內心深處,其實感到非常憂傷且壓力沉重。
Main Body
Some people love to finish tasks. Their brain gives them a happy feeling when they work. Because of this, they feel bad when they stop. They think they are only good if they work a lot.
有些人熱衷於完成任務。當他們工作時,大腦會給予他們一種快樂的感覺。正因如此,當他們停止工作時會感到不適。他們認為只有在大量工作時,自己才有價值。
These people do not like to be still. They use work to hide their sad feelings. But the brain needs rest. If they do not stop, they get very tired and cannot sleep.
這些人不喜歡靜止狀態。他們利用工作來掩飾憂傷的情緒。但大腦需要休息。如果他們不停止,會變得非常疲憊且無法入眠。
Some people have a special kind of depression. They go to work and talk to friends. They look okay to other people. But they feel empty and alone inside.
有些人患有一種特殊的憂鬱症。他們照常上班並與朋友交談,在他人眼中看起來狀態良好。但他們內心卻感到空虛且孤單。
This is dangerous. They do not ask for help because they look successful. Over time, they can get sick or hurt themselves.
這是危險的。因為他們看起來很成功,因此不會尋求幫助。久而久之,他們可能會生病或傷害自己。
Conclusion
We must remember that rest is important. Your value is not just your work.
我們必須記得休息非常重要。你的價值並不僅僅在於你的工作。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Opposite' Trick
To move to A2, you need to describe feelings and states. Look at how the text uses opposites to show a problem:
- Happy Sad
- Successful Empty
- Still (Rest) Work
How to use this pattern: When you talk about your life, don't just say one thing. Use "But" to show the opposite side.
Example from text: "They look happy... But inside, they feel sad."
Try this logic: [Positive Appearance] But [Negative Reality]
- I look okay But I am tired.
- The job is good But I am stressed.