Recently, we have discussed some topics about self-improvement.
No more self-improvement and self-change!
Instead, being yourself and accepting who you are as you are.
Session I: Self-Compassion
Overcoming Objections to Self-Compassion
[Questions]
1. Self-compassion is extending compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering. In your opinion, what is the difference between having compassion for yourself and others? Which one is easier for you and why?
2. Is comparing yourself to others important and needed? How do you feel about the idea that people need to feel better than others to feel good about themselves?
3. Is self-compassion a form of self-pity, self-indulgence or excuse-making? Do you think self-compassion can help your sense of self-worth?
4. How do you feel about the sentences with "Negative Energy" below?
- If life knocks you down, then just stay lying down.
- Sometimes you worry about your abilities is not good enough, don’t, because you are correct.
- People who are gifted are still working hard in life, there’s no point to try anymore.
- While you are still young, take more challenges so when you grow old, you will get used to it eventually.
Source: http://blog.etalkingonline.com/negativeenergy/
Session II: Maturity
25 Signs of Maturity: How Mature Are You?
Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/25-signs ... _b_6423960
[Questions]
1. In your opinion, what is maturity and how can the maturity of a person be defined?
2. Is maturity of people related to their age, their upbringing or their personality?
3. How do you know if someone or even your life partner is mature or not?
4. What did you learn as an adult that shocked you?
5. Do women really mature faster than men? Do you agree that girls are more mature than boys and men are more mature than women?
Agenda:
3:45 ~ 4:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
4:00 ~ 4:10pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
4:10 ~ 4:50pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
4:50 ~ 5:10pm Summarization (20 mins)
5:10 ~ 5:15pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 10 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
5:15 ~ 5:55pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
6:00 ~ 6:20pm Summarization (20 mins)
6:20 ~ 6:30pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements
Meeting Date: As shown on the Subject Line
Meeting Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Meeting Venue: 丹堤咖啡 Dante Coffee (Minimum Order $80)
Address: 台北市濟南路三段25號[MAP]-捷運忠孝新生站3號出口步行3分鐘
Important Notes:
1. We advise participants to print out the discussion questions and bring them to the meeting for reference. As for the supporting articles, feel free to print them out, as well, according to your preference.
2. We suggest that participants read the articles and think about the questions in advance.
3. Newcomers should prepare a two-to-three minute self-introduction in English to deliver when called upon by the host before the start of the discussion. The host may also ask you to give brief feedback about the meeting at the conclusion of the meeting.
4. We conduct the entire meeting in English. All participants should have at least moderate English-conversation skills and be able to articulate your ideas for each discussion question.
5. We welcome newcomers and other guests to attend the meetings and join the discussion freely for three times. After that, we hope you will consider becoming a YoYo English Club member. We charge a NT$1000 lifetime membership fee.
