Part 3

和他人一起计划活动

6. Why can’t people always follow their plans?

答案:

People often struggle to follow their plans due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances and internal factors. One primary reason is the presence of unpredictability in life; unexpected events such as emergencies, changes in priorities, or new opportunities can disrupt even the most meticulously crafted plans.

Additionally, personal factors such as procrastination, lack of motivation, or even burnout can hinder an individual's ability to adhere to their schedule. Emotional states, such as stress or anxiety, may also interfere, leading people to abandon their plans in favor of more immediate or comforting activities. Ultimately, while planning is essential, the dynamic nature of life requires flexibility and adaptability, allowing individuals to reassess their goals and adjust their plans as necessary.

助记: struggle, unforeseen, unpredictability, emergencies, priorities, opportunities, procrastination, motivation, burnout, emotional states, stress, flexibility, adaptability

翻译:

人们通常难以遵循他们的计划，原因有多种不可预见的情况和内部因素。一个主要原因是生活中的不可预测性；意外事件，例如紧急情况、优先事项的变化或新机会，可能会打乱即使是最精心制定的计划。

此外，个人因素，例如拖延、缺乏动力，甚至倦怠，可能会阻碍个人遵循时间表的能力。情绪状态，如压力或焦虑，可能也会干扰，导致人们放弃计划而选择更直接或舒适的活动。归根结底，尽管计划是必要的，但生活的动态性质要求灵活性和适应能力，使个人能够重新评估目标并在必要时调整计划。

笔记:

  1. unpredictability (/ˌʌn.prɪˈdɪk.tə.bɪl.ɪ.ti/) - the quality of being unpredictable, 不可预测性
  2. emergencies (/ɪˈmɜːr.dʒən.siz/) - unexpected and urgent situations, 紧急情况
  3. priorities (/praɪˈɔːr.ɪ.tiz/) - things that are regarded as more important than others, 优先事项
  4. opportunities (/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/) - favorable circumstances for achieving something, 机会
  5. procrastination (/prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/) - the action of delaying or postponing something, 拖延
  6. motivation (/ˌmoʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/) - the reason one has for acting in a certain way, 动力
  7. burnout (/ˈbɜːrn.aʊt/) - physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress, 倦怠
  8. emotional states (/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl steɪts/) - the feelings or moods that affect one's behavior, 情绪状态
  9. stress (/strɛs/) - a state of mental or emotional strain, 压力
  10. flexibility (/ˌflɛk.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/) - the quality of being able to adapt to new circumstances, 灵活性
  11. adaptability (/əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/) - the ability to adjust to changing conditions, 适应能力