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Topic.
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What to do on lazy days.
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Level A2.
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Hi, everyone.
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Today, I want to talk about something I think we all feel sometimes.
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Those lazy days when we just don't feel like doing anything.
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We all have days like this, right?
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Days where we don't feel motivated to work, study, or even get out of bed.
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But I believe we can still find small ways to feel a little more motivated, even on these lazy days.
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First, it's important to understand that it's okay to have lazy days.
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Our minds and bodies need rest.
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Sometimes, we think we have to be busy all the time, but that's not true.
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Rest is important for our health and helps us feel better in the long run.
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So, if you feel lazy once in a while, that's totally normal.
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Don't feel bad about it.
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But if you still need to get things done, start by setting small, easy goals.
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When I feel lazy, I try not to think about all the big tasks I have to do.
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Instead, I choose one simple thing, like making my bed or tidying at my desk.
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Small tasks are easier to start, and once I do something small, I often feel a bit more energized to do more.
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It's like a little trick to wake up my motivation.
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Another thing that helps me is listening to upbeat music or watching a short, inspiring video.
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Music has a way of changing our mood, right?
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When I play my favorite songs, I start feeling a little more awake and positive.
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Watching a motivational video can also remind me why I want to work on my goals.
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Sometimes, just five minutes of the right music or video can make a big difference.
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Also, I like to give myself a reward for finishing something, even if it's a small task.
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For example, if I finish cleaning my room, I might let myself watch an episode of my favorite show or enjoy a cup of coffee.
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Knowing there's a reward at the end makes the task feel less difficult and more fun.
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It's like a little prize for staying productive, even when I don't feel like it.
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Sometimes just going outside for a short walk can really help.
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Fresh air and a change of scenery can wake you up and improve your mood.
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Even a 10 -minute walk around the block can make a lazy day feel less heavy.
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It's a way to refresh your mind, and sometimes you'll come back feeling ready to do something productive.
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Another tip is to remind yourself why your goals are important to you.
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When I remember why I started, I feel more motivated to keep going, even on lazy days.
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Maybe you're studying because you want a better job, or maybe you're working on a project that really excites you.
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Thinking about your goals can help you push through those lazy feelings.
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Lastly, remember to be kind to yourself.
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We can't be energetic and motivated every single day, and that's okay.
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Some days, just doing one or two small things is enough.
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It's not about being perfect.
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It's about doing the best we can, even on lazy days.
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So, if you're having a lazy day, don't worry.
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Try a few of these tips and see if they help you find a bit of motivation.
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Start with a small task, listen to some good music, take a quick walk, and remember to be gentle with yourself.
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Thank you for listening, and I hope you find these tips helpful.
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Have a wonderful day and take it easy!

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Vocaboli chiave di questo video

15 parole meno comuni del video, con pronuncia e significato:

  • lazy /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ (aggettivo) — pigro. Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
  • motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ (verbo) — motivare. To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate.
  • mood /muːd/ (sostantivo) — umore, cattivo umore. A mental or emotional state, composure.
  • remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ (verbo) — ricordare. To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
  • reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ (sostantivo) — ricompensa. Something of value given in return for an act.
  • motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ (sostantivo) — motivazione. Willingness of action especially in behavior.
  • productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ (aggettivo) — produttivo. Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
  • topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ (sostantivo) — tema, categoria. A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.
  • trick /ˈtɹɪk/ (sostantivo) — inbroglio. Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
  • desk /dɛsk/ (sostantivo) — scrivania. A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a…
  • helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ (aggettivo) — disponibile, utile. Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
  • gentle /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ (aggettivo) — gentile. Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
  • awake /əˈweɪk/ (verbo) — svegliarsi. To become conscious after having slept.
  • inspire /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ (verbo) — ispirare. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by…
  • energetic /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ (aggettivo) — energico. Possessing or pertaining to energy.

I phrasal verb che sentirai

  • come back (verbo) — tornare. To return to a place.
  • wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ (verbo) — svegliarsi. To stop sleeping; to awake.

Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione

Chi parla usa 10 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come don't, you're, can't. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.

  • I suoni “sh” e “zh”: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
  • Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, energetic /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/

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StrutturaNel video
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — qualcosa che succede adesso o in questo periodois listening · you're studying · you're having
Obbligo: must / have to / need to dire che qualcosa è necessariohave to be · need to get · have to do

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