LEMONADING
What is lemonading?
Lemonading is a mindset that involves turning challenges into opportunities for growth. It's based on the idea of: "making lemonade out of lemons".
What phrase means to continuously improve and sharpen your abilities through practice?
to hone skills
What expression means “something annoys me extremely”?
it drives me crazy
What word describes perseverance and determination over a long period of time?
Grit
Your coworker keeps messaging you at midnight, so you clearly say you will only reply during work hours. What two phrases could describe this action?
to draw the line
A student fails an exam but studies harder and succeeds the next time. What adjective describes this person?
Watching TV for 8 hours to avoid thinking about your problems is an example of what?
escapism
A customer complains dramatically about a tiny mistake in their coffee order. What phrase describes their behavior?
to make a fuss
Small failures or problems that slow your progress are called what?
Setbacks
What phrase describes boundaries that are too weak and allow other people to invade your emotional space?
porous boundaries
What word means serious difficulties or tough life situations that test a person?
Adversity
What phrase means savings that protect you during difficult times, like losing a job?
a financial cushion
someone never talks about their anger or sadness and keeps everything inside. What phrase describes this habit?
to bottle feelings up
What noun means a strong dream or ambition for the future?
aspiration
If people constantly use your kindness for their own benefit, what happens to you?
to be taken advantage of
Instead of saying “This is a disaster,” you say “This is a chance to learn something useful.” What psychological strategy is this?
practical reframing
What adjective describes someone who absolutely refuses to change their opinion?
adamant
After hearing the bad news, I suddenly started shouting and lost control of my emotions.
I flew off the handle
What psychological term describes motivation that comes from internal enjoyment or personal values rather than rewards?
intrinsic motivation
What adjective describes the feeling you get when people repeatedly treat you unfairly?
resentful
A business stops selling clothes and starts making eco-friendly bags because customers’ interests changed. What verb describes this change in direction?
pivot
Your teacher notices a conflict starting and solves it immediately before it becomes serious. What phrase describes this action?
to nip in the bud
A manager notices employees breaking rules but pretends not to see it. What phrase describes this?
to turn a blind eye to
You must choose between two very difficult options. What idiom describes this situation?
between a rock and a hard place
Your friends pressure you to change your decision, but you refuse. What phrase describes your behavior?
to stand your ground