Vocabulary
What does it mean when a person has to "build their life from scratch."
To build their life again, from the beginning, etc...
When you want your life to have a serious and important purpose? You want to have a _________ life
Meaningful life
A fork in the road
A decision point where one must choose between two or more options.
Don’t burn (your) bridges
You shouldn’t end relationships badly when your situation changes (e.g., if you move, change jobs, get married).
Synonym: Dependable Job/income
Steady Job/income
When people in their 40s or 50s sometimes feel unhappy with their lives or they want a change.
Mid-life crisis
A wake-up call
A moment of realization that something needs to change.
Cross that bridge when you come to it
Don’t worry about future problems before they arise.
When you want to change jobs, do you make a list of your skills and abilities
To take stock of your skills and abilities
Synonym: Overcome
Get over
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
It’s better to be happy with what you have than to risk losing everything by trying to get more.
The straw that broke the camel's back
The last in a series of small problems that causes a big change.
When companies want to make more money than they spend
Make a profit.
When you can’t sleep at night for days, you have __________ nights
sleepless nights
To turn over a new leaf
To start behaving in a better or more positive way.
The ball is in your court
It’s now your responsibility to take the next step or make a decision.
What is a Pivotal moment?
And use it in a sentence.
A critical point that causes a major change in direction or focus.
Ex: Graduating from university was a pivotal moment in my life.
What are "Crossroads"?
And use it in a sentence.
A moment where an important decision must be made.
Ex: After losing his job, he found himself at a crossroads in his career.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
You shouldn’t make plans that depend on something happening before you know it will happen.
Bite the bullet
To do something difficult or unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding.