Hello listeners.

聽眾朋友們，你們好。

Welcome back to the Boost English podcast.

歡迎回到 "提升英語 "播客。

I'm Olivia, your host.

我是主持人奧利維亞

How's everyone doing out there?

大家在外面都好嗎？

I hope you're feeling great and ready to improve your English through our fun, natural conversations.

我希望您感覺良好，並準備好通過我們有趣、自然的對話來提高您的英語水平。

Hi, Olivia.

嗨，奧利維亞。

It's great to be here again.

很高興再次來到這裡。

I'm Billy and I'll be chiming in now and then.

我是比利，我會時不時地加入進來。

How's your day going so far?

今天過得怎麼樣？

Not too bad.

還不錯。

I tried a new morning routine, 10 minutes of quiet reflection before checking my phone.

我嘗試了一種新的晨練方式，在查看手機之前，先靜靜地思考 10 分鐘。

It felt surprisingly refreshing.

感覺出奇地清爽。

How about you, Billy?

你呢，比利？

I'm doing well.

我做得很好。

I took a quick jog at sunrise.

我在日出時快速慢跑。

It cleared my head, although I'm still waiting for my coffee to kick in.

它讓我頭腦清醒，儘管我還在等待咖啡的作用。

By the way, you look like you're glowing.

順便說一句，你看起來容光煥發。

Did that reflective time really help?

反思的時間真的有用嗎？

It did.

的確如此。

I often reach for my phone first thing in the morning and then my brain gets crowded with messages.

我經常早上一起床就拿起手機，然後我的大腦就被各種資訊擠滿了。

Today was different, but enough about that.

今天的情況不同，但已經足夠了。

We have a big topic.

我們有一個大話題。

How to understand yourself.

如何瞭解自己

It's a fascinating subject. It's something that can seriously boost your happiness, decision-making, and relationships.

這是一個引人入勝的話題。 它可以極大地提升你的幸福感、決策力和人際關係。

Before we dive in, though, how's our week been aside from new routines?

在我們開始之前，除了新的例行工作之外，我們這一週過得怎麼樣？

Pretty good.

相當不錯。

I got into a minor mix-up at the grocery store.

我在雜貨店遇到了一點小麻煩。

I was so focused on my shopping list that I nearly walked out without paying.

我只顧著看我的購物清單，差點沒付錢就走出去了。

The cashier had to call me back.

收銀員不得不給我回電話。

I was mortified.

我羞愧難當。

That's embarrassing, but kind of funny.

真尷尬，不過也挺有趣的。

At least you realized before you got too far.

至少你在走得太遠之前就意識到了。

I once left my keys in the fridge, along with the vegetables, so I totally get that distracted feeling.

我曾經把鑰匙和蔬菜一起放在冰箱裡，所以我完全理解那種心煩意亂的感覺。

That's hilarious.

太搞笑了

Well, at least we have entertaining stories for our listeners.

好吧，至少我們為聽眾準備了有趣的故事。

Anyway, let's shift gears to our main conversation.

言歸正傳，讓我們進入正題。

The idea of understanding yourself can sound vague, but it's essential for living an authentic life.

"瞭解自己 "這個概念聽起來很模糊，但卻是真實生活的關鍵。

Yes, it helps you see what you truly want.

是的，它能幫助你看清自己真正想要的是什麼。

Not just what society or other people expect.

而不僅僅是社會或他人的期望。

You learn about your core values, your strengths, and even your blind spots.

你會了解自己的核心價值、優勢，甚至盲點。

Right?

對不對？

One practical step is to pay attention to your emotions.

一個切實可行的步驟就是關注自己的情緒。

Instead of ignoring them, try to understand why you feel a certain way.

與其忽視它們，不如試著瞭解自己為什麼會有某種感覺。

Sometimes we're upset because we're not aligned with what we really need.

有時，我們會感到不安，因為我們與自己真正需要的東西不一致。

Good point.

說得好。

I often used to say yes to every request until I felt completely drained.

我常常對每一個請求都說 "好"，直到我覺得自己被完全榨乾。

Then I'd wonder, why am I so stressed?

然後我會想，我為什麼壓力這麼大？

Now I realize it's because I ignored my limits.

現在我意識到，這是因為我忽視了自己的極限。

Same here.

我也一樣。

We have to acknowledge that we can't please everyone and stay sane.

我們必須承認，我們無法取悅所有人，也無法保持理智。

Another thing is recognizing your preferences, like how you recharge.

另一件事是瞭解自己的喜好，比如如何充電。

Are you energized by social settings or do you prefer alone time?

你是喜歡社交場合還是喜歡獨處？

Exactly.

沒錯。

I learned I need pockets of silence during the day.

我學會了在一天中需要安靜。

Without that, I get cranky.

沒有這些，我就會變得暴躁。

Once I accepted that part of me, I stopped feeling guilty about declining some invitations.

一旦我接受了自己的這一部分，我就不再為拒絕一些邀請而感到內疚。

It's a big relief when you honor your true nature.

當你尊重自己的本性時，就會感到無比輕鬆。

Another angle is discovering your personal values.

另一個角度是發現自己的個人價值觀。

For example, if you value creativity, yet your job stifles it, you'll feel unfulfilled.

例如，如果你重視創造力，但你的工作卻扼殺了創造力，你就會感到沒有成就感。

Recognizing that can lead you to a better path.

認識到這一點，你就能走上更好的道路。

Absolutely.

當然。

You can also reflect on what tasks or interactions feel meaningful.

您還可以反思哪些任務或互動讓您覺得有意義。

If you lose track of time when working on art or coding or teaching, that might hint at a deeper passion. And self-understanding isn't about perfection.

如果你在從事藝術、編碼或教學工作時忘記了時間，這可能暗示著你有更深的熱情。 自我瞭解並不意味著完美。

It's about noticing patterns.

這就是注意模式。

For instance, I realized I tend to overthink.

例如，我意識到自己往往想得太多。

Knowing that helps me set boundaries on how much I ruminate.

瞭解這一點有助於我設定反芻的限度。

That's healthy.

這樣才健康。

We can't always change our innate traits, but we can adapt.

我們無法永遠改變自己與生俱來的特質，但我們可以適應。

I realized I'm competitive, and that can be good for motivation.

我意識到自己很好勝，這對激勵自己很有好處。

But it can also make me push too hard.

但它也會讓我用力過猛。

So I try to balance that.

是以，我努力平衡這一點。

Good example.

很好的例子。

Another aspect is learning to handle criticism.

另一個方面是學會應對責備。

If you know you're sensitive, you might prepare yourself mentally or work on responding calmly.

如果你知道自己很敏感，你可以在心理上做好準備，或者努力做出冷靜的反應。

This self-awareness helps you grow.

這種自我意識有助於你的成長。

Agreed.

同意。

And sometimes we discover parts of ourselves we're not proud of.

有時，我們會發現自己並不引以為豪的部分。

Maybe we get jealous or defensive.

也許我們會嫉妒或防衛。

Acknowledging these flaws is the first step to improving.

承認這些缺陷是改進的第一步。

Exactly.

沒錯。

Ignoring them won't make them disappear.

忽視它們不會讓它們消失。

Self-awareness allows us to face them and do better.

自我意識讓我們能夠面對它們，並做得更好。

One method I like is journaling.

我喜歡的一種方法是寫日記。

Writing out my thoughts clarifies them in a way that just thinking doesn't.

寫出來能讓我的想法更加清晰，而光是思考是不行的。

Me too.

我也是。

It's like a mirror for the mind.

它就像一面心靈的鏡子。

Another approach is talking to a friend or mentor who can give honest feedback.

另一種方法是與朋友或導師交談，讓他們給予誠實的反饋。

Sometimes we're blind to our own habits.

有時，我們對自己的習慣視而不見。

So true.

說得太對了。

That honest reflection can highlight issues you never noticed.

這種誠實的反思會凸顯出你從未注意到的問題。

And there's nothing wrong with seeking professional help, like a counselor, if you need deeper guidance.

如果你需要更深層次的指導，尋求專業人士的幫助（比如諮詢師）也無可厚非。

Definitely.

當然。

Therapy or counseling isn't just for crisis mode.

治療或諮詢並不只是為了應對危機模式。

It can also help you understand your motivations and emotional patterns in everyday life.

它還能幫助你瞭解日常生活中的動機和情緒模式。

It's a sign of strength to proactively work on yourself.

積極主動地鍛鍊自己是一種力量的體現。

If we deny or avoid self-reflection, we might feel stuck or keep repeating the same mistakes.

如果我們否認或迴避自我檢討，就可能會感到困頓或不斷重複同樣的錯誤。

Yes.

是的。

And by getting to know ourselves, we become more compassionate toward others too.

通過了解自己，我們也會對他人更有同情心。

We realize everyone has their own quirks and struggles.

我們意識到每個人都有自己的怪癖和掙扎。

Absolutely.

當然。

Now, in practical terms, how do we handle negative emotions that come up when we look inward?

現在，在實際生活中，我們該如何處理向內看時出現的負面情緒呢？

First, accept them.

首先，接受它們。

It's okay to feel upset or worried.

感到不安或擔心是正常的。

Then, figure out why.

然後，找出原因。

Maybe it's an unmet need, a fear, or some old belief about yourself.

也許是未滿足的需求，也許是恐懼，也許是對自己的某種舊觀念。

Understanding that root cause can guide you.

瞭解根本原因可以為您提供指導。

Perfectly said.

說得好

Also, try not to judge yourself harshly for having those emotions.

此外，儘量不要因為有這些情緒而苛責自己。

They're signals, not final verdicts.

它們是信號，不是最終判決。

Once you see them as information, it's less scary.

一旦你把它們視為資訊，就不那麼可怕了。

Right.

對

And from a more proactive standpoint, you can test out changes.

從更積極主動的角度來看，您可以測試變化。

If you suspect you're an introvert, try scheduling a weekend alone and see how you feel afterward.

如果你懷疑自己性格內向，那就試著安排一個週末獨處，看看之後的感覺如何。

Gather data about yourself.

收集有關自己的數據。

That's a good idea.

這是個好主意。

Experimentation leads to clarity.

實驗使人明晰。

You don't have to figure everything out in your head.

你不必把所有事情都想在腦子裡。

Doing something different often reveals truths about what works for you. And it's an ongoing process.

做一些與眾不同的事情往往能揭示適合自己的真理。 這是一個持續的過程。

You might change over time, so it's wise to periodically reassess.

隨著時間的推移，您可能會發生變化，是以定期重新評估是明智之舉。

Something that was perfect for you five years ago might not fit now.

五年前很適合你的東西，現在可能不適合了。

Yes, we evolve.

是的，我們在進化。

That's part of being human.

這就是人類的一部分。

And it keeps life interesting.

這讓生活充滿樂趣。

So, Billy, do you remember a time when you had a breakthrough in understanding yourself?

那麼，比利，你還記得你在瞭解自己方面有什麼突破嗎？

Sure.

當然。

In college, I forced myself to party almost every night because I thought that was the fun thing to do.

大學時，我幾乎每晚都強迫自己參加派對，因為我覺得這樣做很有趣。

Then I realized I actually enjoy reading in a quiet spot.

後來我意識到，我其實很喜歡在安靜的地方閱讀。

I didn't hate parties, but they drained me.

我並不討厭派對，但派對讓我精疲力竭。

Recognizing that was huge.

認識到這一點非常重要。

That's a classic.

這是經典之作。

Peer pressure can mask what we really enjoy.

同伴的壓力會掩蓋我們真正喜歡的東西。

For me, I discovered I thrive with a balance of social and private time.

對我來說，我發現自己在社交和私人時間的平衡中茁壯成長。

Too much of either side throws me off.

兩邊都太多，我就不喜歡了。

Right.

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Let's mention the benefits of understanding yourself.

讓我們來談談了解自己的好處。

Clarity in decisions, better boundaries, healthier relationships, less burnout, more genuine happiness.

清晰的決策、更好的界限、更健康的人際關係、更少的職業倦怠、更多真正的快樂。

It really impacts everything.

它真的會影響一切。

Exactly.

沒錯。

You're kinder to yourself and more at peace.

你對自己更友善，也更平和。

Plus, you attract people and opportunities that align with who you truly are, rather than those that just fill space in your life.

此外，你還能吸引那些與你真正的身份相符的人和機會，而不是那些只是填補你生活空間的人和機會。

That's well put.

說得好。

Now, should we move toward explaining some terms that might have popped up in our chat?

現在，我們是否應該解釋一下哈拉中可能出現的一些術語？

We want to ensure our listeners fully grasp them.

我們要確保聽眾充分理解這些內容。

Great idea.

好主意。

Let's start with authentic.

讓我們從真實開始。

This word means genuine or real.

這個詞的意思是真誠或真實。

Being true to who you are instead of pretending to be someone else.

做真實的自己，而不是偽裝成別人。

Right.

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We also used self-awareness, which is the ability to see and understand your own emotions, behaviors, and thoughts, and how they affect you and others.

我們還使用了自我意識，即看到並理解自己的情緒、行為和想法，以及它們如何影響自己和他人的能力。

Then we said alignment or aligned.

然後我們說對齊或對準。

It refers to matching or fitting well with something, like your actions matching your values.

它指的是與某種事物相匹配或相適應，比如你的行為與你的價值觀相匹配。

If you're aligned with your principles, you feel more peaceful and focused.

如果你與自己的原則保持一致，你就會感到更加平靜和專注。

Exactly.

沒錯。

Boundaries came up too.

界限也出現了。

These are the limits you set for what's acceptable in your life.

這是你為生活中可接受的事物設定的界限。

How much time, energy, or emotional capacity you can give before feeling overwhelmed.

在感到力不從心之前，你能付出多少時間、精力或情感。

Another term is reflect.

另一個術語是反映。

In this context, it means to think carefully about something, especially your feelings or actions, to gain insight and understanding.

在這裡，它指的是仔細思考某事，尤其是你的感受或行為，以獲得洞察力和理解力。

Yes, and journaling is the act of writing down your thoughts, experiences, and feelings regularly.

是的，日記就是定期寫下自己的想法、經歷和感受。

It helps organize your mind and spot patterns you might miss otherwise.

它有助於整理你的思緒，發現你可能會忽略的模式。

Also, we mentioned trigger.

此外，我們還提到了觸發器。

This is something that causes a strong emotional response.

這會引起強烈的情緒反應。

It can be a situation, word, or even a memory that sets off anxiety, anger, or sadness.

引發焦慮、憤怒或悲傷的可能是一種情況、一個詞，甚至是一段記憶。

Definitely.

當然。

We also talked about burnout.

我們還談到了職業倦怠。

That's a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion from prolonged stress or feeling overworked.

這是一種因長期壓力或工作過度而導致的情緒、身體和精神疲憊狀態。

Right.

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Another one is counseling, which is professional guidance to help you deal with personal or emotional problems.

另一種是心理諮詢，即通過專業指導幫助您解決個人或情感問題。

It's often provided by therapists, psychologists, or other mental health experts.

通常由治療師、心理學家或其他心理健康專家提供。

Precisely.

正是如此。

Finally, core values.

最後是核心價值觀。

These are the fundamental beliefs or standards that guide how you live and make decisions, like honesty, creativity, family, or freedom.

這些是指導你如何生活和做決定的基本信念或標準，比如誠實、創造力、家庭或自由。

Excellent.

好極了

I think that covers the key words.

我想這就涵蓋了關鍵詞。

If you, as a listener, come across unfamiliar terms, remember to pause, think about the context, and if needed, look them up or replay that section of the podcast.

如果作為聽眾，您遇到不熟悉的術語，請記住暫停一下，思考一下上下文，如果需要，可以查找或重播播客的該部分內容。

Yes, repetition is a fantastic way to improve your English, as well as deepen your understanding of a topic.

是的，重複是提高英語水平和加深對話題理解的絕佳方法。

Don't worry if it feels challenging at first.

如果一開始覺得有挑戰性，也不用擔心。

It becomes easier with practice.

多練習就會變得更容易。

Exactly.

沒錯。

We hope this discussion not only helps you improve your language skills, but also inspires you to explore who you are on a deeper level.

我們希望這次討論不僅能幫助你提高語言技能，還能激發你在更深層次上探索自己是誰。

That's our goal.

這就是我們的目標。

We're all about combining meaningful content with language development.

我們致力於將有意義的內容與語言發展相結合。

It's a win-win situation, right?

這是一個雙贏的局面，不是嗎？

Totally.

完全是

Before we wrap up, let's offer a quick recap.

在結束之前，讓我們來簡單回顧一下。

It's important to notice your feelings, strengths, and weaknesses.

注意自己的感受、優點和缺點非常重要。

Keep track of your preferences and values.

記錄自己的喜好和價值觀。

Try journaling or talking with someone.

嘗試寫日記或與人交談。

Respect your boundaries and stay open to change as you grow.

尊重自己的底線，並在成長過程中保持開放的態度。

Perfect summary.

完美總結。

Self-knowledge is a journey, not a final destination.

自知是一段旅程，而不是最終目的地。

So take it step by step and don't forget to enjoy the process.

是以，要循序漸進，不要忘記享受過程。

Absolutely.

當然。

All right, it's time for us to say goodbye.

好了，我們該說再見了。

Thank you, Billy, for joining me today.

謝謝你，比利，謝謝你今天來參加我的節目。

And thank you, listeners, for tuning in to the Boost English podcast.

感謝各位聽眾收聽 "提升英語 "播客。

Always a pleasure, Olivia.

很高興見到你，奧利維亞。

Thanks for having me.

謝謝你邀請我。

And to everyone out there, keep discovering who you are and keep practicing your English.

對在座的各位，請繼續發掘自己，繼續練習英語。

Well said.

說得好

Take care, everyone, and we'll catch you next time on Boost English.

大家保重，我們下次在 Boost English 上再見。