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Hello, and welcome back to Everyday English Talk,

the podcast that helps you practice simple, everyday English.

I'm Anna.

And I'm Ben.

Today, we're talking about something very important for everyone, motivation.

Yes, motivation means the energy or reason to keep going,

even when you feel tired or lazy.

Sometimes we all feel like we don't want to study,

work, or do exercise.

That's normal.

But what can we do when we feel this way?

How can we stay motivated in daily life?

That's our topic today.

We'll share easy tips to help you stay positive and keep moving forward.

And don't forget, you can also download our free PDF transcript.

It includes today's script, vocabulary, and practice exercises.

You'll find the link in the description.

You can read along while listening or review it later when you study.

So, let's begin with a simple question for you, our listener.

What do you do when you feel tired or don't want to work?

So, Ben, let's talk about one simple way to stay motivated.

Yes, one very good way is to set small goals.

Small goals?

Hmm, can you explain more?

Of course, a goal is something you want to do,

something you want to finish.

For example, your goal could be,

I want to learn English.

Ah, I see.

So when I finish my homework,

maybe I can watch my favorite show.

That is my reward.

Exactly.

But that big goal can feel difficult.

Sometimes it feels too heavy.

Yes, if I say, I want to be perfect, maybe I feel stressed.

Maybe I don't even want to start.

That's right, but if you make a small goal, it feels easier.

It feels possible.

For example, instead of saying,

I want to learn English perfectly,

I can say, I will learn five new words today.

Perfect example.

That is a small goal.

You can do it in a short time.

And after I learn five words,

I can say, wow, I finished my goal.

That makes me happy.

Yes, when you finish a small goal, you feel successful.

You feel strong.

Hmm.

Then, can we think of more examples of small goals?

Sure.

Let's think about studying.

A big goal is, I will read this whole English book.

Wow, that feels very hard.

Maybe 200 pages?

Yes, but a small goal could be,

I will read two pages today.

Ah, yes.

Just two pages.

That feels possible.

Another example.

Exercise.

A big goal is, I want to run a marathon.

That is 42 kilometers.

Oh, no. That's too big for me.

Yes, me too.

But a small goal is,

I will walk for 10 minutes today.

Yes, 10 minutes is easy.

And if you do it every day,

little by little, you get stronger.

That's the secret.

Small steps make big changes.

I think small goals are also good for cleaning.

Cleaning?

Oh yes, tell me.

A big goal is, I want my whole house to be clean today.

That sounds very difficult.

Yes, but a small goal is,

I will clean my desk.

Or, I will wash the dishes.

Exactly.

Just one small job.

When you finish, you feel good.

Maybe you do another small job.

Yes.

One by one, the house becomes clean.

So Ben, why are small goals so powerful?

Good question.

Number one.

Small goals give you success.

When you finish them, you feel proud.

Number two, small goals are not scary.

They are easy to start.

Number three, small goals make big progress.

Step by step, little by little, you go forward.

I like that, step by step.

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It's like climbing a mountain.

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Yes, if you say, I must climb the whole mountain now, you feel afraid.

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But if you say, I will take one step, it feels okay.

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And after many small steps,

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you are at the top.

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Do you have a small goal, Anna?

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Yes.

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My small goal is to write in English for five minutes every day.

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That's a good one.

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Do you write in a diary?

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Yes.

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Just a few sentences about my day.

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For example, today I cooked rice.

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I watched a movie.

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I talked to my friend.

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Simple but powerful.

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Every day you write, your English grows.

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What about you, Ben?

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Do you have a small goal?

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Yes.

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My small goal is to drink more water.

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I say, I will drink one extra glass of water today.

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That's healthy.

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And very possible.

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So, remember, big goals are good,

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but small goals help you every day.

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That's right.

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Small goals make you happy,

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give you progress, and help you stay motivated.

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Start small, and soon you will see big results.

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And now, let's think about another way to stay motivated.

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So, Ben, we talked about small goals in the last part.

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Yes, small goals are very powerful.

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But there is another way to stay motivated.

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Oh, what way?

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It is to reward yourself.

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Reward?

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What does that mean?

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A reward is something good you give to yourself after you finish a job.

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It's like a little present.

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Ah, I see.

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So when I finish my homework,

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maybe I can watch my favorite show.

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That is my reward.

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Exactly.

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A reward is like fuel for your motivation.

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So, rewards are like, thank you for yourself.

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Yes, you say, good job me,

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I worked hard, now I enjoy a reward.

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Can you give me some examples of rewards, Ben?

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Sure.

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One example is food or drink.

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If I study for one hour,

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I drink a cup of tea as a reward.

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Oh, I like that.

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After studying, you enjoy tea.

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Another example is music.

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After finishing a job, I listen to one of my favorite songs.

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That sounds nice.

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Music is relaxing and fun.

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Or you can take a short break,

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walk outside, stretch your body,

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or sit in the sun for five minutes.

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Yes.

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A break can feel like a reward too.

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What about you, Anna?

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What rewards do you like?

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Hmm.

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For me, I like to watch a short video.

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If I write something for work,

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then after, I watch a funny video.

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That's my little reward.

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Oh, I see.

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Something to make you laugh.

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Yes.

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And sometimes my reward is chocolate.

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That's a sweet reward.

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I think rewards are important because they give you energy.

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Yes, that's true.

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If you work and work and never reward yourself, you feel tired.

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But if you reward yourself,

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you feel happy and ready to do more.

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Exactly.

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A reward is like fuel for your motivation.

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But Ben, can rewards be too big?

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Good question.

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Yes, sometimes people make rewards too big.

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For example, I studied for one hour,

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now I will buy a very expensive phone.

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That's too much.

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Yes, that is not good.

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Rewards should be small and simple, not too big.

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So, the key is, keep rewards small, fun, and healthy.

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Yes.

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A cup of tea, a short walk,

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a favorite song, a little chocolate.

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These are perfect.

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Let's practice some short sentences with reward.

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Good idea.

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Listeners, you can repeat after us.

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I reward myself after I study.

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I watch a movie as a reward.

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My reward is to drink coffee.

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I take a short break as my reward.

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Great job, everyone.

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So, let's review.

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First, work on your goal.

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Second, when you finish, give yourself a small reward.

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Then, you feel happy and ready for the next goal.

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Yes, it's a simple system.

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Work, reward, motivation.

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So listeners, remember, don't forget to reward yourself.

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Yes, even a very small reward can give you new energy.

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Work hard, then enjoy a little present for yourself.

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That way, you stay happy and motivated.

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Exactly.

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So Ben, we talked about small goals and rewards,

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but I think there's another very important point about staying motivated.

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What is it?

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It's about your environment.

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The place where you study, work, or practice.

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Ah, yes.

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A positive environment can really help.

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If your space is clean,

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quiet, and comfortable, it's much easier to stay motivated.

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Exactly.

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Imagine this.

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Your desk is full of books, papers, and trash.

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You can't find your pen.

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Your phone is making noise.

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Would you feel motivated?

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No way.

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I would feel tired before I even start.

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Me too.

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But if your desk is clean,

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your chair is comfortable, and you have a bright light, you feel ready.

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That's right.

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A small change can make a big difference.

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Even just opening the window for fresh air can give you more energy.

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Yes.

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And some people like to play soft music while they work.

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Oh, like jazz or piano music?

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Exactly.

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Something calm.

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It makes you feel relaxed but focused.

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I sometimes listen to nature sounds, like rain or birds.

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It helps me concentrate.

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That's a great list.

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And remember, you don't need to do everything at once.

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True.

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You should try different things and see what works best for you.

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Another point is about the people around you.

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Oh yes, people can change your environment too.

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For example, if you study with a friend who is serious,

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you feel serious too.

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Yes.

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But if you study with someone who always checks their phone or talks too much,

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then it's very hard to stay motivated.

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I remember one time I went to the library with my friend.

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He worked very hard, so I also wanted to work hard.

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That's a perfect example.

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A positive environment is not only about the desk or room,

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it's also about the people near you.

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Exactly.

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If the people around you are focused and positive,

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you will feel the same.

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And sometimes, even small things can help.

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Like putting a green plant on your desk.

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Or a photo that makes you happy.

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Yes.

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Something that makes your space nice and comfortable.

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I also think about light.

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If a room is too dark, I feel sleepy.

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But with bright light, I feel more awake.

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Good point.

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So, let's make a short list for our listeners.

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Okay.

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For a positive environment.

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First, keep your desk clean.

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Second, make sure there is enough light.

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Third, open a window for fresh air.

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Fourth, play soft music or sounds if you like.

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Fifth, study with a friend who is serious.

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And finally, add small things that make you happy, like plants or photos.

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That's a great list.

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And remember, you don't need to do everything at once.

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Yes, just try one or two ideas.

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If it works, keep it.

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If not, try something different.

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Exactly.

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The goal is simple.

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Make your environment a place where you want to study or work.

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Because if your place feels good, you will feel good.

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And when you feel good,

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it's easier to stay motivated.

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I agree 100%.

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So listeners, think about your own environment.

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Is your desk clean?

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Is there fresh air or light?

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And do you study with people who help you stay motivated?

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Try to change one small thing today.

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Maybe clean your desk or open the window.

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You'll be surprised.

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Small changes can make a big difference.

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So, listeners, what helps you feel motivated?

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Clean desk, music, light, or something else?

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Share your answer in the comments.

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Ben, we already talked about setting small goals,

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giving yourself rewards, and creating a positive environment.

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But I think there's one more very important thing for staying motivated.

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Oh, what is it?

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It's to always remember your why.

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Your why?

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What do you mean?

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I mean the reason you started.

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Why are you learning?

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Why are you working hard?

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Why are you practicing?

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Ah, I see.

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Like your big reason.

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Exactly.

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If you forget your reason,

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you can feel tired or bored.

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But if you remember your why,

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it gives you energy again.

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That makes a lot of sense.

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For example, if you are learning English,

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your why might be, I want to travel more easily.

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Or, I want to talk with my international friends.

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Or maybe, I want to get a better job.

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Yes, each person has their own why.

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And that reason is very powerful.

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Let me tell a short story.

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I had a friend who wanted to learn guitar.

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At first, he practiced every day.

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But after a few weeks, he got tired.

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Oh no. Did he stop?

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Almost.

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But then he remembered his why.

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He wanted to play guitar at his sister's wedding.

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That memory gave him new motivation.

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That's wonderful.

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And did he play at the wedding?

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Yes.

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He played a beautiful song and his sister cried happy tears.

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Wow, what a great example.

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His why helped him finish his goal.

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Anna, do you have your own why for learning something?

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Yes, I do.

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When I was learning Spanish,

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my why was to travel in Spain and talk to local people.

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Every time I felt lazy, I remembered my dream.

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Did it help you?

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Yes, a lot.

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I kept thinking, one day I will sit in a cafe in Spain and order food in Spanish.

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And finally, I did it.

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That must have felt amazing.

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It really did.

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And you, Ben, what is your why for learning English?

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My why was to watch English movies without subtitles.

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I love films and I wanted to understand them fully.

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That dream gave me energy to keep practicing.

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See, that's the key.

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If you remember your why,

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you can continue even when it's hard.

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Yes, because the journey is not always easy.

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Sometimes you feel bored.

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Sometimes you want to give up.

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But when you stop and think, why did I start?

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You find new power.

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Let's make a quick list of possible whys for our listeners.

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Great idea.

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Here are some examples.

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To travel more easily.

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To get a better job.

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To talk with friends or family.

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To pass an exam.

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To enjoy books, music, or movies.

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to feel proud and confident yes

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and remember your why doesn't need to be big even a small reason is okay

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if it makes you happy I agree

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and here's a simple tip write down your why on a

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piece of paper oh that's clever you can put it on your desk

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or on the wall so when you feel tired you can look at it

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and remember yes it's like a little voice saying don't stop keep going exactly

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so listeners think about it what is your why is it to travel to work to talk with family

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or something else

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remember when you know your why you can always find motivation again so don't forget it write Write it down,

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keep it close, and let it give you energy every day.

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So listeners, what is your why for learning English or working on your goals?

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Share your answer in the comments.

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We would love to read them.

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Now, let's ask our big question of the day.

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Yes, dear listeners, what is one way you stay motivated?

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Do you set small goals?

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Do you give yourself rewards?

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Do you make your study place nice or do you think about your why?

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Or maybe you have another special way.

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We'd love to hear from you.

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Please share your answer in the comments or write it in your notebook.

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Writing your answer will also help your English practice.

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And don't forget you can download our free PDF transcript for this episode.

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The PDF has today's full script,

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vocabulary list, and extra practice exercises.

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You can read along while you listen or use it later to review.

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We hope today's episode helps you feel strong and positive about your learning journey.

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Because learning takes time, but with motivation,

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you can do amazing things.

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Yes, step by step, day by day, you will get better.

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So, keep going.

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Don't give up.

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Stay motivated and remember your why.

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Thank you so much for joining us today.

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We'll see you again in the next episode of Everyday English Talk.

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Bye for now.

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