Personal Strengths & Power Words
What is positivity?
A mindset that focuses on the good aspects of any situation
This phrasal verb means "to become less close to someone over time.
to drift apart
The concept of dividing your time and energy between your job and your personal life.
work-life balance
The final episode of a season, which often has major story developments
season finale
A common Russian condiment for pancakes, pelmeni, and soups
sour cream
What is integrity?
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
This phrase means you have changed and no longer share the same interests as a friend from an earlier life stage.
to outgrow someone
A period when you stop using smartphones and computers to reduce stress.
digital detox
A sudden and unexpected change in the story's direction
What is a plot twist
A popular autumn activity that involves walking in the forest to look for them.
mushroom foraging
The ability to bounce back quickly from difficulties.
resilience
If you need to do this to maintain a friendship
to put effort into a friendship
self-care
Deliberate activities you do to look after your mental and physical health
The practice of watching many episodes of a show one after another
binge-watch
dacha life
The Russian tradition of spending summers gardening and relaxing at a country house.
The ability to remain peaceful and composed, especially when under pressure.
calmness
This is a more formal term for someone you know, but who is not a close friend.
acquaintance
A job you do in addition to your main job to earn extra money.
side hustle
A new TV series that is based on a character or idea from an existing show
What is a spin-off
It's a common house rule in Russia to take off your shoes and put these on indoors.
slippers
This quality describes someone who can find clever ways to solve problems with what they have.
resourcefulness
Synonym to "cherish"
nurture
Differences in opinions and values between older and younger generations.
generation gap
An ending to an episode that is very exciting and makes you want to watch the next one immediately.
cliffhanger
tea with sweets for hours
A long Russian social ritual that involves a hot drink and something sweet, like cookies or candy.