每日口說挑戰動不動就緊張？造成緊張的原因 (Why Do We Get Nervous?)

By simply imagining themselves as focused, tough and having positive thoughts prior to competition, athletes are able to improve performance and overcome nerves.

[Introduction]
Hey wassup, VoiceTube friends! First order of business:

Let’s talk about some of your comments for the last two weeks - there have been people saying that bad habits die hard and that COVID-19 is making them depressed and I totally get it. Here’s me sending out some good vibes, we’re gonna pull through this so hang in there everyone! Stay safe!

A big thank you to everyone who participated in our comment section, your contributions are highly appreciated and y’all did a great job with the pronunciation challenge! So, give yourself a pat on the back and keep up the good work!

Okay, we’re now going to talk about how to deal with our nerves. Yes, our nerves act up from time to time, making our emotions and energy fray, usually at times where the stakes are high: exams, interviews, visiting your partner’s family, making a public speech, you name it. There are a ton of songs that surround this topic, too, so you know it’s an universal issue (I’ll be mentioning some of these songs so make sure to stick around till the end!).

I know I get nervous when I’m around crowds. It’s called social anxiety, I believe. A good thing is that there are resources out there to help us understand our nerves and how to cope with it better. This video I came across looks at how athletes deal with high-pressure situations, which brings us to our sentence of the day:

[Sentence]
By simply imagining themselves as focused, tough and having positive thoughts prior to competition, athletes are able to improve performance and overcome nerves.
同樣地，只要在比賽前想像自己是全神貫注且堅強的人，並有正面積極的想法，運動員就可以提升表現並克服緊張。

[Pronunciation tips]
positive (pos-i-tive)
prior (pry-or)
athletes (ath-lee-t-z)

[Vocabulary]

prior
adj. 在先的，在前的；居先的
synonymous: previous, preceding, former

Example:
The aircraft was examined prior to taking off to ensure safety measures were in place.
為了確保安全措施有到位，這架飛機在起飛前有先檢核。

overcome
v. 克服；戰勝；攻克；解決
synonymous: conquer, defeat

Example:
To overcome the obstacles that come your way in life, you must maintain a can-do attitude.
面對人生中的挑戰，你必須保持一個事在人為的精神。

nerves
n. 緊張不安；提心吊膽
synonymous: fretfulness, nervousness

Example:
Vincent could feel his nerves in his gut as he stepped onto the stage.
當他站上講台時，Vincent 可以感受到腸道因緊張而緊縮，

nervous system
n. 神經系統
the system of nerves and nerve centers in an animal or human, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia.

[Outro]
That’s it for today, peeps!
As promised, recommendations for today are:
Anxiety (single) - Julia Michaels
This one has one of the most relatable lyrics I’ve ever heard. You’ll understand once you give it a listen.

Nervous System (album) - Julia Michaels
I hope you still remember what your nervous system means, because you’re in for a ride with this debut album, also by Julia Michaels. Yes, you’re getting more of her awesomeness.

Nervous - Shawn Mendes
This one’s about crushes. It’s a cute one, trust me.

Hopefully, the playful flair of some of these songs would get you through tough times. And better yet, I hope a few of them are able to give you a little consolidation in the notion that, you know, you’re not alone and it’s completely normal to be nervous from time to time.

By creating a positive mindset, managing nerves might become just a tad bit easier. Check out the video for more deets on how it’s done! Let me know down below if you’ve got any tricks when it comes to dealing with your nerves and don’t remember to leave your recordings, too. As always, look out for the shoutout next time! Have a good one!

Thanks, Wen! 今天學到nerve, nerves, nervous的意思很多元。

First order of business(首先), let’s talk about some of your comments from the last two weeks. There have been people saying that bad habits die hard and that Covid-19 is making them depressed, and I totally get it. Here’s me sending out some good vibes(n.氣氛), we’re gonna pull through this(恢復健康), so, hang in there, friends! And stay safe! A big thank you to everyone who participated(v.參與) in our comment section, and your contributions(n.貢獻) are highly appreciated! And you all did a great job with the pronunciation challenge. So, give yourself a pat on the back(讚賞), and keep up the good work.
Okay, now we’re gonna talk about how to deal with our nerves(n.緊張). Yes, our nerves act up(搗亂) from time to time(偶爾), making {our emotions} and energy fray([fre]v.磨損), {usually at times where the stakes(n.風險)} are high. So, exams, interviews, visiting {your partner’s} family, making a public speech, you name it(凡是你說得出的). There’re tons of songs around the topic though, so you know it’s amuniversal thing and that you’re not alone(a.孤單的). I’ll be mentioning some of these songs, so make sure to stick (around) till the end. So I know I get nervous(a.緊張的) when I’m around crowds, it’s call social anxiety, I believe. Well, a good thing is that there are resources out there to help us understand our nerves and how to cope with them better. This video I came across looks at how athletes([ˋæθlit]n.運動員) deal with high pressure situations which we can definitely learn from, and that brings us to our sentence of the day:
By simply imagining themselves as focused, tough and having positive thoughts prior to competition, athletes are able to improve performance and overcome nerves. (以下翻譯取自unickname) 運動員光是在比賽前想像自己是很專注、很強悍的，並且抱持著正面積極的想法，就可以提升自己在比賽時的表現並且克服緊張。

+ pull through (sth) （尤指從致命的重病中）恢復健康
They said the operation had been successful and they expected his wife to pull through.

+ pat sb on the back 稱讚，讚揚（某人）
I got a pat on the back from my boss.

+ act up （尤指孩子）搗亂，表現不好；（機器）運轉不正常；（身體部位）出毛病
My car always acts up in cold weather.

1. prior [praɪr] (adj.)= previous = preceding [priˋsidɪŋ] = former = 在先的，在前的；居先的
Ex. The aircraft was examined(v.檢查) prior to taking off to ensure safety measures {were} in place(到位).

2. overcome [ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʌm] (v.)= conquer [͵kɑŋkɚ] = defeat = 克服；戰勝；攻克；解決
Ex. To overcome the obstacles(n.障礙) that come your way in life, you must maintain a can-do attitude.

can-do attitude：事在人為的態度 “Yes, I can do it!”

3. nerves [nɝːvz] (n.) = fretfulness [ˋfrɛtf!nɪs] = nervousness = 緊張不安；提心吊膽
Ex. Vincent could feel his nerves {in} his gut(n.消化道) as he stepped onto the stage.

+ nervous [ˋnɝvəs] a. 緊張不安的；神經的，神經系統的
*nervous system：神經系統
*He suffers from a nervous (a.神經的) disorder.
*Do you feel/get nervous(a.緊張的) during exams?

+ nerve [nɝv] n. 神經；勇氣，膽量，魄力
*Every nerve(n.神經) in her body was tense(a.繃緊的).
*It takes a lot of nerve(n.勇氣) to be a bomb disposal(拆彈) expert(n.專家).

☺By simply imagining themselves as focused, tough and having positive thoughts prior to competition, athletes are able to improve performance and overcome nerves.
運動員光是在比賽前想像自己是很專注、很強悍的，並且抱持著正面積極的想法，就可以提升自己在比賽時的表現並且克服緊張。
【心得】緊張會讓我的膀胱無力:p
■prior [ˋpraɪɚ] 先前的、在前的；居先的；更重要的；優先的
在前、居先[(+to)]
小修道院院長；大修道院副院長
■overcome [͵ovɚˋkʌm]克服；戰勝；攻克；解決
使受不了、使無法行動(或思考) [(+by/with)]
■nerve (常後接反身代名詞)鼓足勇氣、鼓勵、激勵[(+up/for)] [e.g.]nerve oneself (up) to do something
神經；{植物}葉脈；{昆蟲}翅脈
勇氣；膽量；魄力
緊張不安、憂慮、焦躁
厚顏無恥、厚臉皮
■nervous system 神經系統

【a bag of nerves】焦躁的人；緊張不安的人
- Someone who is very nervous, anxious, or uneasy. (Primarily heard in UK.)
■ Sorry for shouting - I'm a bundle of nerves these days.
很抱歉對你大叫大嚷——這些天我很焦躁。

By simply imagining themselves as focused, tough and having positive thoughts prior to competition, athletes are able to improve performance and overcome nerves.

今天主持人的聲音忽大忽小，嚇死我了～

Thank Wen and every friend who listens to my recordings.

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我覺得克服上台緊張前提是非常充裕的練習,放鬆心情+Red Bull XDD

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