Scenarios
Every time you try to dance, you step on someone’s foot or lose the rhythm. People laugh because you’re really bad at it.
stink at doing sth
a treasure trove
a rich source of something valuable
blame yourself | be hard on yourself | self-criticize | give yourself a hard time
beat yourself up
A good ____ _ ____ is to drink water before every meal to stay hydrated.
rule of thumb
5 words/phrases from the course that mean RELAX
unwind, wind down, take a breather, a shutdown ritual, me-time, restorative, soothing, TLC, etc.
Your friend went to a new restaurant last night. Today she won’t stop talking about how amazing the food and atmosphere were.
rave about
in full swing
If something is in full swing, it is at the highest level of activity; it is operating fully or has already been happening for some time, rather than being in its early stages
stay under the covers | laze in bed | snooze longer | stay curled up
linger in bed
He did the ____ ______ on the project, just enough to get a passing grade.
bare minimum
5 words/phrases that mean being TIRED or LOW ENERGY
depleted, fatigued, sluggish, groggy, in a funk, energy drain, feel crappy/blah, sleep-deprived, etc.
You arrive at the airport three hours before your flight. You can eat, shop, or read without worrying about being late.
have ample time to / ample
a rabbit hole
a situation that takes you deeper and deeper into something, often making you spend more time on it than expected
pause | take a break | rest for a moment | step back
take a breather
Her desk was covered with a ___ of items, from old receipts to half-empty coffee cups.
hodgepodge
5 words/phrases that mean BOOST ENERGY
put some pep in your step, jumpstart, perk up, build momentum, well-rested, break a sweat, etc.
You and your friend agree to go to the gym together. On the days you don’t feel like going, she texts you to remind you of your plan.
keep you accountable
a nutritional powerhouse
food that is extremely healthy because it’s full of important nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber
rely on | count on | depend on | turn to for support
lean on
I put the cookies in the cupboard—___ _ ____, ___ __ ____.
out of sight, out of mind
5 words/phrases that mean CHANGE
a game-changer, glow up, enhance, tweak, swap ... for, make simple swaps, shift your mindset, reframe, recalibrate, etc.
At first, it’s hard to start cleaning your messy room. But once you finish one corner, you feel motivated to keep going and end up doing the whole place.
build momentum / momentum
follow through
to complete an activity, doing what was promised
stuck inside | shut in | trapped indoors | closed off
cooped up
To wake up early every day, you really need to ___ ____ your discipline.
tap into
5 words/phrases that mean PREVENT SOMETHING FROM HAPPENING SMOOTHLY
interfere with, disrupt, throw off, hold you back, slip up, derail, etc.