A Midlife Crisis

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A Midlife Crisis

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Updated: 2025.01.31

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A Midlife Crisis

중년의 위기

Articles

Dissecting the midlife crisis: disentangling social, personality and demographic determinants in social brain anatomy Midlife Crisis: Signs, Causes, and Coping Tips

Videos

Navigating a mid-life crisis | Saliha Afridi | TEDxAlQuoz What is a Midlife Crisis? Therapist explains the behavioural and psychological impacts.

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you heard of the term "midlife crisis" before? Can you explain what it means in your own words?

“중년의 위기"라는 용어를 들어본 적이 있나요? 이 용어의 의미를 직접 설명해 주시겠어요?

What are some things that people might do when they are going through a midlife crisis?

중년의 위기를 겪을 때 사람들이 할 수 있는 일에는 어떤 것들이 있나요?

Imagine you're in your 40s and feeling a bit stuck in life. What's one adventurous thing you might try to do to feel better?

여러분이 40대이고 인생에 막막함을 느낀다고 상상해 보세요. 기분을 나아지게 하기 위해 시도할 수 있는 모험적인 일에는 어떤 것이 있을까요?

Instead of calling it a "midlife crisis," what could we call this phase of life? Any creative ideas?

인생의 이 시기를 '중년의 위기'라고 부르는 대신에 뭐라고 부를 수 있을까요? 창의적인 아이디어가 있나요?

If you had a friend who you thought was experiencing a midlife crisis, how would you try to support them?

중년의 위기를 겪고 있다고 생각되는 친구가 있다면 어떻게 도와줄 수 있을까요?

Can a midlife crisis be a positive thing in the end? How might someone grow or change because of it?

중년의 위기는 결국 긍정적인 것이 될 수 있을까요? 그 위기로 인해 어떻게 성장하거나 변화할 수 있을까요?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

plug away at

to work diligently and persistently

Ví dụ

She decided to plug away at her studies to improve her grades.

Ví dụ

Despite the challenges, he continued to plug away at his dream of becoming a musician.

drudgery

hard, dull, or monotonous work

Ví dụ

Cleaning the entire house was a drudgery that she disliked.

Ví dụ

The repetitive drudgery of data entry made the job less enjoyable.

idiosyncratic

peculiar to an individual; unique in a particular way

Ví dụ

His idiosyncratic taste in fashion always caught people's attention.

Ví dụ

The artist's idiosyncratic painting style made his work stand out in the art gallery.

pit bottom

the lowest point or level

Ví dụ

After a steep hike, they finally reached the pit bottom of the valley.

Ví dụ

The company's stock price hit rock bottom, reaching the pit bottom of its decline.

emotional outlet

a way to express one's emotions or feelings

Ví dụ

Painting became her emotional outlet, allowing her to express her inner feelings.

Ví dụ

Writing in her journal served as an emotional outlet for her thoughts and struggles.

confrontation

a direct and often adversarial meeting or conflict

Ví dụ

The confrontation between the two rivals escalated into a heated argument.

Ví dụ

Instead of avoiding the issue, they decided to have an open confrontation to resolve their differences.

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