Work Success and Mental Health

工作成功與心理健康


Introduction

Patrick Marando is a psychologist. He talks about work and health for Global Wellness Day.

Patrick Marando 是一名心理學家。他為「全球健康日」談論關於工作與健康的話題。

Main Body

Many people think they will be happy only after they finish a big project. This is a problem. They work too much and forget to rest. They want other people to say they are good.

許多人認為只有在完成一個大項目後才會感到快樂。這是一個問題。他們工作過度而忘記休息,並希望他人稱讚他們很優秀。

Some people feel very tired and sad. This is called burnout. It happens because they work more than their body can take. They cannot sleep and they feel angry.

有些人會感到非常疲憊且憂鬱。這被稱為「職業倦怠」。這是因為他們的工作量超過了身體的負荷,導致他們無法入睡且感到憤怒。

Marando says we need to relax. You can breathe slowly or walk in nature. You can also think about light or do one thing at a time. These things help the mind and body.

Marando 表示我們需要放鬆。你可以嘗試深呼吸或在大自然中散步。你也可以思考輕鬆的事物,或者一次只做一件事。這些方法有助於身心健康。

Conclusion

You are important. Your work is not the only thing that matters. Use these simple steps to stay healthy.

你很重要。工作並非唯一重要的事情。請利用這些簡單的步驟來保持健康。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Can' Logic

In the text, we see how to talk about possibilities (things you are able to do). This is a key building block for A2 English.

The Pattern: Subject + can + action

Examples from the text:

  • You can breathe slowly.
  • You can walk in nature.
  • They cannot sleep.

Simple Rules:

  1. No 'to': We don't say can to walk. Just say can walk.
  2. No 's': Even for one person, it stays the same. (He can, She can, It can).
  3. The Opposite: To say something is impossible, just add 'not' \rightarrow cannot (or the short version: can't).

🧩 Word Pairings (Collocations)

Notice how these words always travel together in the article:

  • Finish \rightarrow a project
  • Feel \rightarrow tired / sad / angry
  • Stay \rightarrow healthy

Vocabulary Learning

psychologist (n.)
A person who studies the mind and behavior
Example:The psychologist helps people feel better.
wellness (n.)
The state of being in good health
Example:Eating fruit and exercise are good for your wellness.
project (n.)
A piece of work that takes time to complete
Example:I am working on a big project for school.
burnout (n.)
Feeling very tired and stressed because of too much work
Example:He had burnout because he worked every weekend.
nature (n.)
The outside world, like trees, rivers, and animals
Example:I like to walk in nature to relax.
Practice A2 words in a crossword