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Okay, we've all made New Year's resolutions.
Okay, we've all made New Year's resolutions.
Okay
we've
all
made
New
Year's
resolutions
Many
of
of
X
us, including myself,
Many of us, including myself,
Many
of
us
including
myself
probably haven't kept them. It's not
probably haven't
kept
kept
X
them. It's not
probably
haven't
kept
them
It's
not
always easy, right? Especially if you just
always easy, right? Especially if you just
always
easy
right
Especially
if
you
just
signed
up
up
X
for
for
X
a new gym membership,
for
for
X
signed up for a new gym membership, for
signed
up
for
a
new
gym
membership
for
example. So, what can we really do
to
to
X
example. So, what can we really do to
example
So
what
can
we
really
do
to
maintain those resolutions post-January?
maintain those resolutions post-January?
maintain
those
resolutions
post-January
Dr. Dion Mesker is here
to
to
X
help us. She is
Dr. Dion Mesker is here to help us. She is
Dr
Dion
Mesker
is
here
to
help
us
She
is
a board-certified psychiatrist. Thanks so
a
board-certified
board-certified
X
psychiatrist. Thanks so
a
board-certified
psychiatrist
Thanks
so
much
for
for
X
being
with
with
X
us. Hi, thank you
for
for
X
much for being with us. Hi, thank you for
much
for
being
with
us
Hi
thank
you
for
having me. So, I want
to
to
X
start
with
with
X
having me. So, I want to start with
having
me
So
I
want
to
start
with
talking
about
about
X
the psychological
talking about the
psychological
psychological
X
talking
about
the
psychological
motivation
behind
behind
X
really setting those
motivation behind really
setting
setting
X
those
motivation
behind
really
setting
those
New Year's resolutions. Why do so many
New Year's resolutions. Why do so many
New
Year's
resolutions
Why
do
so
many
people do this? And I think we want
to
to
X
people do this? And I think we want to
people
do
this
And
I
think
we
want
to
change. We want a "new year, new me". But
change. We want a "new year, new me". But
change
We
want
a
new
year
new
me
But
what happens is we tend
to
to
X
what happens is we
tend to
tend to
X
what
happens
is
we
tend
to
psych ourselves out. I think we try
to
to
X
set
psych ourselves out
psych ourselves out
X
. I think we try to set
psych
ourselves
out
I
think
we
try
to
set
these really lofty goals
over
over
X
this long
these really
lofty goals
lofty goals
X
over this long
these
really
lofty
goals
over
this
long
period
of
of
X
time, and when we don't reach
period of time, and when we don't reach
period
of
time
and
when
we
don't
reach
those kind
of
of
X
levels that we want
to
to
X
,
those kind of levels that we want to,
those
kind
of
levels
that
we
want
to
we're just quick
to
to
X
give
up
up
X
. Okay, yeah,
we're just
quick to give up
quick to give up
X
. Okay, yeah,
we're
just
quick
to
give
up
Okay
yeah
what are some
of
of
X
the big challenges? Why
what are some of the big
challenges
challenges
X
? Why
what
are
some
of
the
big
challenges
Why
is it so hard
to
to
X
keep those
is it so hard to keep those
is
it
so
hard
to
keep
those
resolutions? I think the first thing is
resolutions? I think the first thing is
resolutions
I
think
the
first
thing
is
we tend to take on too many resolutions
we
tend to
tend to
X
take on
take on
X
too many resolutions
we
tend
to
take
on
too
many
resolutions
at
at
X
once. So,
as
as
X
you saw earlier
in
in
X
this
at once. So, as you saw earlier in this
at
once
So
as
you
saw
earlier
in
this
segment, they were mentioning just
segment
segment
X
, they were mentioning just
segment
they
were
mentioning
just
physical health is one
of
of
X
the most
physical health is one of the most
physical
health
is
one
of
the
most
common ones.
common ones.
common
ones
So,
for
for
X
example, if you want
to
to
X
cut out
So, for example, if you want to
cut out
cut out
X
So
for
example
if
you
want
to
cut
out
fried foods and work out three days a
fried foods and
work out
work out
X
three days a
fried
foods
and
work
out
three
days
a
week, let's do one
at
at
X
a time. It's easier
week, let's do one at a time. It's easier
week
let's
do
one
at
a
time
It's
easier
for
for
X
the brain
to
to
X
be able
to
to
X
change one
for the brain to be able to change one
for
the
brain
to
be
able
to
change
one
habit at a time rather
than
than
X
trying
to
to
X
habit
habit
X
at a time rather than trying to
habit
at
a
time
rather
than
trying
to
take
on
on
X
two or three. So, just take it
take on
take on
X
two or three. So, just take it
take
on
two
or
three
So
just
take
it
breaking it
down
down
X
to
to
X
one
per
per
X
...
like
like
X
...
during
during
X
breaking it down
breaking it down
X
to one per ... like ... during
breaking
it
down
to
one
per
like
during
the time really makes a big
the time really makes a big
the
time
really
makes
a
big
difference. I wonder too if it's helpful
difference. I
wonder
wonder
X
too if it's helpful
difference
I
wonder
too
if
it's
helpful
to
to
X
have more specific goals. These are
to have more specific goals. These are
to
have
more
specific
goals
These
are
really big ideas, right? To improve
really big ideas, right? To improve
really
big
ideas
right
To
improve
fitness,
to
to
X
improve mental health. How can
fitness, to improve mental health. How can
fitness
to
improve
mental
health
How
can
we be more specific, and would that help
we be more specific, and would that help
we
be
more
specific
and
would
that
help
in actually sticking
to
to
X
those goals?
in actually
sticking to
sticking to
X
those goals?
in
actually
sticking
to
those
goals
Absolutely. So,
with
with
X
making goals,
Absolutely. So, with making goals,
Absolutely
So
with
making
goals
sometimes we try
to
to
X
go
from
from
X
zero
to
to
X
100,
sometimes we try to go from zero to 100,
sometimes
we
try
to
go
from
zero
to
100
like
like
X
... we go
from
from
X
not
from
from
X
walking
to
to
X
like ... we go from not from walking to
like
we
go
from
not
from
walking
to
doing a marathon too quickly. So, if
doing a marathon too quickly. So, if
doing
a
marathon
too
quickly
So
if
you're not somebody who's active,
but
but
X
you
you're not somebody who's active, but you
you're
not
somebody
who's
active
but
you
want
to
to
X
become more active
in
in
X
2024, I
want to become more active in 2024, I
want
to
become
more
active
in
2024
I
would suggest, okay, let's set one
to
to
X
two
would suggest, okay, let's set one to two
would
suggest
okay
let's
set
one
to
two
days
of
of
X
being physically active instead
days of being physically active instead
days
of
being
physically
active
instead
of
of
X
saying, okay, I'm gonna work out Monday
of saying, okay, I'm gonna
work out
work out
X
Monday
of
saying
okay
I'm
gonna
work
out
Monday
through
through
X
Friday. So, you're kind
of
of
X
setting
through Friday. So, you're kind of
setting
setting
X
through
Friday
So
you're
kind
of
setting
yourself
up
up
X
to
to
X
fail when you set those
yourself up to fail when you set those
yourself
up
to
fail
when
you
set
those
goals a little bit too high. So, every
goals a little bit too high. So, every
goals
a
little
bit
too
high
So
every
time I'm talking
to
to
X
my patients, I always
time I'm talking to my patients, I always
time
I'm
talking
to
my
patients
I
always
recommend, let's do the ... let's separate
recommend
recommend
X
, let's do the ... let's separate
recommend
let's
do
the
let's
separate
these goals
into
into
X
small bites that we can
these goals into small bites that we can
these
goals
into
small
bites
that
we
can
actually do. Yeah, that makes a lot
of
of
X
sense
actually do. Yeah, that makes a lot of sense
actually
do
Yeah
that
makes
a
lot
of
sense
you know, doctor, I've also heard
of
of
X
you know, doctor, I've also heard of
you
know
doctor
I've
also
heard
of
a lot
of
of
X
folks who are sharing their
a lot of
folks
folks
X
who are sharing their
a
lot
of
folks
who
are
sharing
their
resolutions, sharing their goals
with
with
X
a
resolutions, sharing their goals with a
resolutions
sharing
their
goals
with
a
friend, a partner, a family member, so
friend, a partner, a family member, so
friend
a
partner
a
family
member
so
there's someone sort
of
of
X
keeping them in check.
there's someone sort of
keeping them in check
keeping them in check
X
.
there's
someone
sort
of
keeping
them
in
check
Is that a good way
to
to
X
make sure
Is that a good way to make sure
Is
that
a
good
way
to
make
sure
you're staying the course, especially
you're staying the course, especially
you're
staying
the
course
especially
months
down
down
X
the road? Oh, I absolutely
months down the road? Oh, I absolutely
months
down
the
road
Oh
I
absolutely
love the buddy system. It makes such a
love the
buddy system
buddy system
X
. It makes such a
love
the
buddy
system
It
makes
such
a
big difference in having that
big difference in having that
big
difference
in
having
that
accountability. So, if you're having a
accountability
accountability
X
. So, if you're having a
accountability
So
if
you're
having
a
resolution, especially if you have a
resolution, especially if you have a
resolution
especially
if
you
have
a
similar resolution
with
with
X
a friend or
similar resolution with a friend or
similar
resolution
with
a
friend
or
spouse, or you know, family member, just
spouse
spouse
X
, or you know, family member, just
spouse
or
you
know
family
member
just
checking in
with
with
X
each other, it could be
checking in with each other, it could be
checking
in
with
each
other
it
could
be
once a week just
to
to
X
see how you're doing
once a week just to see how you're doing
once
a
week
just
to
see
how
you're
doing
can make a really big difference, just
can make a really big difference, just
can
make
a
really
big
difference
just
knowing that you're being held
knowing that you're being held
knowing
that
you're
being
held
accountable. Love this, so many great
accountable. Love this, so many great
accountable
Love
this
so
many
great
pieces
of
of
X
advice there, Dr. Dion Mesker.
pieces of advice there, Dr. Dion Mesker.
pieces
of
advice
there
Dr
Dion
Mesker
Thanks so much
for
for
X
your time. Thanks
for
for
X
Thanks so much for your time. Thanks for
Thanks
so
much
for
your
time
Thanks
for
having me.
having me.
having
me
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saɪk ɔːrˈsɛlvz aʊt
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________(________v________e________r________b________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________T________o________ ________m________e________n________t________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________t________i________m________i________d________a________t________e________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________c________o________u________r________a________g________e________ ________o________n________e________s________e________l________f________
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________(________n________o________u________n________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________A________m________b________i________t________i________o________u________s________ ________o________r________ ________h________i________g________h________-________r________e________a________c________h________i________n________g________ ________o________b________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________s________ ________o________r________ ________a________i________m________s________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Lofty means "high" or "really tall". When combined with goals it creates a context where maybe the objectives that have been set are possibly unrealistic.
ˈbreɪkɪŋ ɪt daʊn
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________T________o________ ________a________n________a________l________y________z________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________m________p________l________i________f________y________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________c________o________m________p________l________e________x________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________s________m________a________l________l________e________r________,________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________m________a________n________a________g________e________a________b________l________e________ ________p________a________r________t________s________.________
/spaʊs/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________h________u________s________b________a________n________d________ ________o________r________ ________w________i________f________e________,________ ________c________o________n________s________i________d________e________r________e________d________ ________i________n________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________o________n________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________p________a________r________t________n________e________r________.________
setting
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) to put (something) in a place or position
kept
kept (kɛpt)
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Definition
(verb) to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)
Example
She kept the old photographs in a box.
take on
teyk on
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To assume or accept a responsibility, task, or challenge.
Example
She decided to take on the role of project manager.
segment
/ˈsɛɡmənt/
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Definition
(noun) a part or section of something
Example
Each segment of the presentation focused on a different aspect of the topic.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This word is a typical way to refer to a news report, or part of a news report.
accountability
əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti
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Definition
(adjective) required to explain actions or decisions to someone—usually + to
Example
lack of accountability has corroded public respect for business and political leaders
tend to
tɛnd tu
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Definition
(verb) to have a tendency or inclination to do something
Example
I tend to procrastinate when I have a lot of work to do.
wonder
ˈwʌndə
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Definition
(verb) to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity
Example
I wonder if she will come to the party.
sticking to
ˈstɪkɪŋ tu
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Definition
(verb phrase) adhering or remaining committed to
Example
Are you actually sticking to those goals?
challenges
ˈtʃalɪndʒɪz
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Definition
(noun) a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do
Example
One of the big challenges in this project is the lack of funding.
cut out
kʌt aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To remove or eliminate something or someone
Example
She decided to cut out sugar from her diet.
folks
fəʊks
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Definition
(noun) people in general
Example
The folks in my neighborhood are very friendly.
work out
wɜːrk aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To engage in physical exercise or fitness activities
Example
She works out at the gym for an hour every day.
keeping them in check
ˈkiːpɪŋ ðəm ɪn tʃɛk
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Definition
(phrase) To control someone or something.
Example
The teacher is keeping the students in check during the class.
habit
ˈhæbɪt
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Definition
(noun) a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up
Example
She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
recommend
ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd
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Definition
(verb) to say that (someone or something) is good and deserves to be chosen
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
psychological
ˌsʌɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl
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ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒək(ə)l
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Definition
relating to the study of the mind and behavior; connected to the mental or emotional state of a person
Example
She is undergoing psychological therapy to overcome her anxiety.
quick to give up
kwɪk tuː ɡɪv ʌp
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Definition
(phrase) tending to easily surrender or abandon something without putting in much effort or perseverance
Example
He's always quick to give up whenever he faces a challenge.
buddy system
ˈbʌdi ˈsɪstəm
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Definition
(noun) A system in which two people work together or support each other, especially for safety or mutual assistance.
Example
The buddy system is commonly used in scuba diving to ensure the safety of divers.
board-certified
bɔːd səˈtɪfʌɪd
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Definition
(adjective) having met the official requirements that are needed to do a particular type of work
psych ourselves out
saɪk ɔːrˈsɛlvz aʊt
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Definition
(verb phrase) To mentally intimidate or discourage oneself
Example
We psych ourselves out by overthinking the situation.
lofty goals
Definition
(noun phrase) Ambitious or high-reaching objectives or aims.
Example
Despite facing numerous challenges, she never gave up on her lofty goals of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Lofty means "high" or "really tall". When combined with goals it creates a context where maybe the objectives that have been set are possibly unrealistic.
breaking it down
ˈbreɪkɪŋ ɪt daʊn
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Definition
(phrase) To analyze or simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
Example
Let me break it down for you. We need to divide the project into smaller tasks.
spouse
/spaʊs/
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Definition
(noun) A husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.
Example
She introduced her spouse to the guests at the party.
setting
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) to put (something) in a place or position
kept
kept (kɛpt)
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Definition
(verb) to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)
Example
She kept the old photographs in a box.
take on
teyk on
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To assume or accept a responsibility, task, or challenge.
Example
She decided to take on the role of project manager.
segment
/ˈsɛɡmənt/
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Definition
(noun) a part or section of something
Example
Each segment of the presentation focused on a different aspect of the topic.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This word is a typical way to refer to a news report, or part of a news report.
accountability
əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti
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Definition
(adjective) required to explain actions or decisions to someone—usually + to
Example
lack of accountability has corroded public respect for business and political leaders
tend to
tɛnd tu
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Definition
(verb) to have a tendency or inclination to do something
Example
I tend to procrastinate when I have a lot of work to do.
wonder
ˈwʌndə
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Definition
(verb) to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity
Example
I wonder if she will come to the party.
sticking to
ˈstɪkɪŋ tu
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Definition
(verb phrase) adhering or remaining committed to
Example
Are you actually sticking to those goals?
challenges
ˈtʃalɪndʒɪz
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Definition
(noun) a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do
Example
One of the big challenges in this project is the lack of funding.
cut out
kʌt aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To remove or eliminate something or someone
Example
She decided to cut out sugar from her diet.
folks
fəʊks
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Definition
(noun) people in general
Example
The folks in my neighborhood are very friendly.
work out
wɜːrk aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To engage in physical exercise or fitness activities
Example
She works out at the gym for an hour every day.
keeping them in check
ˈkiːpɪŋ ðəm ɪn tʃɛk
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Definition
(phrase) To control someone or something.
Example
The teacher is keeping the students in check during the class.
habit
ˈhæbɪt
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Definition
(noun) a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up
Example
She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
recommend
ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd
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Definition
(verb) to say that (someone or something) is good and deserves to be chosen
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
psychological
ˌsʌɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl
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ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒək(ə)l
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Definition
relating to the study of the mind and behavior; connected to the mental or emotional state of a person
Example
She is undergoing psychological therapy to overcome her anxiety.
quick to give up
kwɪk tuː ɡɪv ʌp
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Definition
(phrase) tending to easily surrender or abandon something without putting in much effort or perseverance
Example
He's always quick to give up whenever he faces a challenge.
buddy system
ˈbʌdi ˈsɪstəm
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Definition
(noun) A system in which two people work together or support each other, especially for safety or mutual assistance.
Example
The buddy system is commonly used in scuba diving to ensure the safety of divers.
board-certified
bɔːd səˈtɪfʌɪd
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Definition
(adjective) having met the official requirements that are needed to do a particular type of work
psych ourselves out
saɪk ɔːrˈsɛlvz aʊt
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Definition
(verb phrase) To mentally intimidate or discourage oneself
Example
We psych ourselves out by overthinking the situation.
lofty goals
Definition
(noun phrase) Ambitious or high-reaching objectives or aims.
Example
Despite facing numerous challenges, she never gave up on her lofty goals of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Lofty means "high" or "really tall". When combined with goals it creates a context where maybe the objectives that have been set are possibly unrealistic.
breaking it down
ˈbreɪkɪŋ ɪt daʊn
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Definition
(phrase) To analyze or simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
Example
Let me break it down for you. We need to divide the project into smaller tasks.
spouse
/spaʊs/
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Definition
(noun) A husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.
Example
She introduced her spouse to the guests at the party.
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breaking it down
ˈbreɪkɪŋ ɪt daʊn
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Definition
(phrase) To analyze or simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
Example
Let me break it down for you. We need to divide the project into smaller tasks.
psych ourselves out
saɪk ɔːrˈsɛlvz aʊt
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Definition
(verb phrase) To mentally intimidate or discourage oneself
Example
We psych ourselves out by overthinking the situation.
habit
ˈhæbɪt
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Definition
(noun) a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up
Example
She has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
folks
fəʊks
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Definition
(noun) people in general
Example
The folks in my neighborhood are very friendly.
cut out
kʌt aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To remove or eliminate something or someone
Example
She decided to cut out sugar from her diet.
recommend
ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd
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Definition
(verb) to say that (someone or something) is good and deserves to be chosen
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
tend to
tɛnd tu
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Definition
(verb) to have a tendency or inclination to do something
Example
I tend to procrastinate when I have a lot of work to do.
take on
teyk on
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To assume or accept a responsibility, task, or challenge.
Example
She decided to take on the role of project manager.
buddy system
ˈbʌdi ˈsɪstəm
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Definition
(noun) A system in which two people work together or support each other, especially for safety or mutual assistance.
Example
The buddy system is commonly used in scuba diving to ensure the safety of divers.
spouse
/spaʊs/
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Definition
(noun) A husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.
Example
She introduced her spouse to the guests at the party.
keeping them in check
ˈkiːpɪŋ ðəm ɪn tʃɛk
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Definition
(phrase) To control someone or something.
Example
The teacher is keeping the students in check during the class.
kept
kept (kɛpt)
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Definition
(verb) to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)
Example
She kept the old photographs in a box.
quick to give up
kwɪk tuː ɡɪv ʌp
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Definition
(phrase) tending to easily surrender or abandon something without putting in much effort or perseverance
Example
He's always quick to give up whenever he faces a challenge.
segment
/ˈsɛɡmənt/
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Definition
(noun) a part or section of something
Example
Each segment of the presentation focused on a different aspect of the topic.
Teacher's comment
This word is a typical way to refer to a news report, or part of a news report.
sticking to
ˈstɪkɪŋ tu
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Definition
(verb phrase) adhering or remaining committed to
Example
Are you actually sticking to those goals?
setting
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) to put (something) in a place or position
lofty goals
Definition
(noun phrase) Ambitious or high-reaching objectives or aims.
Example
Despite facing numerous challenges, she never gave up on her lofty goals of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Teacher's comment
Lofty means "high" or "really tall". When combined with goals it creates a context where maybe the objectives that have been set are possibly unrealistic.
wonder
ˈwʌndə
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Definition
(verb) to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity
Example
I wonder if she will come to the party.
accountability
əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti
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Definition
(adjective) required to explain actions or decisions to someone—usually + to
Example
lack of accountability has corroded public respect for business and political leaders
challenges
ˈtʃalɪndʒɪz
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Definition
(noun) a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do
Example
One of the big challenges in this project is the lack of funding.
board-certified
bɔːd səˈtɪfʌɪd
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Definition
(adjective) having met the official requirements that are needed to do a particular type of work
psychological
ˌsʌɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl
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ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒək(ə)l
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Definition
relating to the study of the mind and behavior; connected to the mental or emotional state of a person
Example
She is undergoing psychological therapy to overcome her anxiety.
Example
The movie explores the psychological effects of trauma on the main character.
Example
The psychologist analyzed the psychological profile of the suspect.
Example
He was psychologically affected by the loss of his job.
work out
wɜːrk aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To engage in physical exercise or fitness activities
Example
She works out at the gym for an hour every day.
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