What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.

1. Habits are behaviors performed regularly and triggered subconsciously by environment, such as locations or emotional states.

2. Habit reversal is only effective for simple habits like nail-biting and hair-pulling, but not for more complex routines.

3. Understanding the basis of habits can help in creating effective plans for changing them.

4. Scientists have found that intention alone are sufficient for breaking bad habits.

One study estimated that on average, people spend more than 40% of their days performing regularly repeated behaviors while their minds are (1) other thoughts. A seemingly automated morning routine, for example, saves you both time and precious (2) . Still many people have habits that (3) serve them. Yet research shows that intentions alone often fail to lead to long-term behavior change. This isn't to say you can't break a habit. Rather, by understanding the (4) , you can create better plans for changing them. For example, we know habits are often cued by environments and routines. Lying in bed may cause you to (5) through your phone, or watching TV on the couch may lead you to grab a sugary snack. One of the most effective ways to manage behavior is to identify these locations or times of day. Then try to modify them by changing your routine or (6) that make it more difficult to perform the habit in that space. Moving, (7) , or even starting a new schedule, are particularly great times to break a habit or build a new one.

1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか？３つ挙げてください。